Verizon and TracFone Wireless Outage Hits Kalamazoo
Major Service Degradation Affects Cell Reception and Internet
Verizon Wireless and TracFone Wireless customers in Kalamazoo are experiencing major service outages as of Thursday, affecting cell reception and mobile internet.
Verizon Outage
According to Verizon's online outage tool, data, voice, text, and wireless home internet are limited in the Kalamazoo area.
The outage is also impacting the Kalamazoo County Sheriff's Office's (KCSO) communication systems.
TracFone Outage
TracFone Wireless services are also down in Kalamazoo, with no cell reception or mobile internet.
Cause and Resolution
The cause of the outage is not yet known, and neither Verizon nor TracFone has provided a timeline for when service will be restored.
Both companies are encouraging customers to check their outage maps for updates.
Customer Impact
The outage is causing significant inconvenience for many Verizon and TracFone customers in Kalamazoo.
- Residents are unable to make or receive calls.
- Businesses are losing revenue due to lack of internet connectivity.
- Public safety is potentially compromised, as the KCSO is experiencing communication disruptions.
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