"SOS Only" or "SOS" means that you are only able to make emergency calls to restricted numbers (like 911) using another provider's cell towers. Your phone may also show the "SOS" message during ...

"S-O-S please, someone help me/It's not healthy for me to feel this." "So when you're near me darling/Can't you hear me, S.O.S?" Many think "SOS" stands for "save our souls" or "save our ship," but it ...

Are you seeing a strange message on your iPhone that reads SOS? Here's what that message means, per Apple. What does it mean when your iPhone says SOS? Apple Support says if you see "No Service" or ...

WASHINGTON — Numerous Verizon customers across the U.S. experienced a service outage Wednesday that left many iPhones in "SOS mode." More than 170,000 customers reported issues with their cell service ...

Editors' Note: Verizon appears to be suffering an outage in the U.S. on January 14, 2026, which may explain the appearance of the SOS alert on your iPhone. See our Verizon outage live blog for more ...