Cell service outages grip the US, affecting major carriers like AT&T, Cricket Wireless, Verizon, and T-Mobile. AT&T, hit hardest, reports over 58,000 incidents, primarily in cities like Houston and Atlanta. Other carriers, like Cricket, Verizon, and T-Mobile, also experience significant disruptions. The cause remains unknown, with speculation ranging from cloud misconfiguration to deliberate attacks. Users advised to utilize Wi-Fi calling as a workaround.
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AT&T and Other Providers , Hit by Widespread Cellular Outages.
The outages were reported on the morning
of Feb. 22, according to Downdetector.com.
T-Mobile, Verizon, UScellular and Consumer Cellular customers reported service issues.
T-Mobile, Verizon, UScellular and Consumer Cellular customers reported service issues.
but AT&T had the most, with tens of thousands of complaints, CBS News reports. .
By 7:30 a.m. EST, 60,000
AT&T customers had no service.
Some areas were even having trouble connecting with 911 emergency services. .
If you are an AT&T customer and
cannot get through to 911, then
please try calling from a landline. , San Francisco Fire Department, via X.
If that is not an option then please try to
get ahold of a friend or family member who
is a customer of a different carrier and
ask them to call 911 on your behalf. , San Francisco Fire Department, via X.
Do not call or text 911 to simply
test your phone service, San Francisco Fire Department, via X.
AT&T outages have been most prominent in Atlanta, Charlotte, Chicago, Dallas, Houston, Indianapolis, Louisville, Miami and San Antonio, Downdetector.com reports.
In a statement, AT&T said, "We are working urgently to restore service to them. We encourage the use of wi-fi calling until service is restored.".
Both Verizon and T-Mobile denied experiencing an outage, saying their users likely had problems when trying to contact someone who uses another carrier.
Both Verizon and T-Mobile denied experiencing an outage, saying their users likely had problems when trying to contact someone who uses another carrier.
Downdetector is likely reflecting
challenges our customers were
having attempting to connect
to users on other networks, T-Mobile spokesperson, via CBS News
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Coke Overcomes , Declining Demand to, Post Strong Q4 Sales.
ABC reports that Coca-Cola posted higher-
than-expected revenue in Q4, as lower
demand in the United States was offset by
growth in Mexico, Germany and other markets.
ABC reports that Coca-Cola posted higher-
than-expected revenue in Q4, as lower
demand in the United States was offset by
growth in Mexico, Germany and other markets.
On February 13, the Atlanta-based beverage
giant said that revenue increased 7% to reach
$10.8 billion between October and December.
On February 13, the Atlanta-based beverage
giant said that revenue increased 7% to reach
$10.8 billion between October and December.
According to analysts polled by FactSet,
the final numbers exceeded
Wall Street's prediction of $10.7 billion. .
Coca-Cola projected 6% to 7%
of full-year organic revenue growth in
2024, down from 12% growth in 2023. .
ABC reports that the company's gains were driven by
sparkling soft drinks, juices and Coca-Cola Zero Sugar,
while demand for sports drinks, coffee and tea fell. .
According to Coca-Cola,
prices increased by 8% in Q4.
The Q4 price increase, combined with double
digit increases in 2023, have driven some
consumers to switch to cheaper store brands.
Meanwhile, the company saw
unit case volumes grow
in other global markets. .
Net income dropped 3%
to reach $1.9 billion,
or about 46 cents per share. .
After posting the Q4 results,
shares in Coke rose nearly
1% in premarket trading.
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Norfolk Southern Joins Federal , Pilot Program for Workers , to Report Safety Concerns.
Some engineers and conductors at Norfolk Southern
will have access to a federal system to anonymously
report safety concerns without fear of retaliation. .
'The Independent' reports that Norfolk Southern
is the first of six major freight railroads to join
the Federal Railroad Administration's program. .
So far, the one-year pilot program is limited
to members of just two unions based in
Atlanta, Georgia, Elkhart, Indiana, and Roanoke, Virginia.
The agreement to participate in the program
comes just days before the one-year anniversary
of the fiery East Palestine, Ohio derailment. .
The agreement to participate in the program
comes just days before the one-year anniversary
of the fiery East Palestine, Ohio derailment. .
The disastrous crash prompted temporary evacuations
and has cost over $1 billion to cleanup hazardous
chemicals that were spilled and subsequently burned.
The disastrous crash prompted temporary evacuations
and has cost over $1 billion to cleanup hazardous
chemicals that were spilled and subsequently burned.
'The Independent' reports that the derailment has also
given rise to lingering questions regarding the long-term
health consequences for people living in the area.
'The Independent' reports that the derailment has also
given rise to lingering questions regarding the long-term
health consequences for people living in the area.
Norfolk Southern has taken a good
first step, and it’s time for the other
Class I railroads to back up their talk
with action and make good on their
promises to join this close call
reporting system and keep
America’s rail network safe, Pete Buttigieg, U.S. Transportation Secretary, via 'The Independent'.
Norfolk Southern has taken a good
first step, and it’s time for the other
Class I railroads to back up their talk
with action and make good on their
promises to join this close call
reporting system and keep
America’s rail network safe, Pete Buttigieg, U.S. Transportation Secretary, via 'The Independent'.
Major rail companies have resisted joining
the new federal reporting system, claiming their
own internal reporting systems are sufficient. .
According to Norfolk Southern CEO Alan Shaw,
the railroad's decision to join the new reporting program
will hopefully set an example for the rest of the industry.
According to Norfolk Southern CEO Alan Shaw,
the railroad's decision to join the new reporting program
will hopefully set an example for the rest of the industry.
NS is proud to partner with
our labor leaders and FRA to
make another industry-leading
advancement in safety, Alan Shaw, Norfolk Southern CEO, via 'The Independent'
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