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Verizon’s January 14 Blackout: The 10-Hour ‘SOS’ Event Explained

IDrop News Staff / idropnews - A look back at the January 14 Verizon outage that left 2 million in SOS mode. From Krispy Kreme's "sweet backup" to the FCC's investigation, here's what happened.Read More...

#mobiletech #techpolicy #business #internet #us #wireless #pricing #law #emergencyservices #fcc

Verizon’s $20 make-good: How to claim your outage credit today

7 wks / dataconomy / Kerem Gülen

Verizon outage spurs calls for mandatory refunds when cell service is disrupted

7 wks / x / @MarketWatch

Verizon’s January 14 Blackout: The 10-Hour ‘SOS’ Event Explained

7 wks / idropnews / IDrop News Staff

Back to Top / Thursday, January 15, 2026, 9:20 pm / permalink 17980 / 3 stories in 7 wks


Fizz Drops a Game-Changer: Try Their Network Free for 15 Days

IIC Deals / iphoneincanada - Fizz is rolling out a brand-new program designed for anyone who wants to try a mobile provider without any pressure: a free trial. Instead of committing first and hoping everything works out, Fizz says new members can now try their network and features be…

#mobiletech #business #giveaway #canada #wireless #pricing #technology #telecommunications #advertising

Fizz Drops a Game-Changer: Try Their Network Free for 15 Days

7 wks / iphoneincanada / IIC Deals

Fizz Mobile launches free eSIM trial

7 wks / mobilesyrup / Bradly Shankar

Back to Top / Thursday, January 15, 2026, 5:22 pm / permalink 17959 / 2 stories in 7 wks


Verizon just had a big outage. Here's what we know

John Ruwitch / npr - Verizon says a software problem caused the glitch and they are conducting a postmortem, but experts say outages are "a fact of life" these days.

#software #mobiletech #networking #business #broadband #internet #wireless #technology #patching #bugs

Verizon customers are getting $20 after outage — but specifics on its cause remain elusive

7 wks / x / @MarketWatch

How bad was the Verizon outage? Really bad.

7 wks / mashable

'Fat Fingers' May Have Caused Verizon's Network Outage, According to Analyst

7 wks / cnet / Jeff Carlson

If You Use Verizon, You Could Be Eligible For Account Credits Right Now

7 wks / slashgear

Verizon is giving customers a $20 credit for the outage—but only if they claim it. Here’s how

7 wks / fastcompany / Jennifer Mattson

Verizon outage spurs calls for mandatory refunds when cell service is disrupted: You shouldn’t have to ‘beg for it’

7 wks / x / @MarketWatch

Verizon (VZ) Stock: Slides as Network Outage Triggers $20 Customer Credits and FCC Scrutiny

7 wks / parameter / Yasmin Werner

Verizon just had a big outage. Here's what we know

7 wks / npr / John Ruwitch

Verizon blames nationwide outage on a "software issue"

7 wks / bleepingcomputer / Lawrence Abrams

Back to Top / Thursday, January 15, 2026, 3:21 pm / permalink 17938 / 9 stories in 7 wks


The Day the Cell Towers Died

Joanna Stern / wsj - Verizon customers across the U.S. lost service Wednesday, inconveniencing millions—including one grumpy columnist.

#mobiletech #networking #techsupport #business #broadband #internet #wireless #pricing #telecommunications #fcc

Verizon Is Slipping Customers 20 Bucks to Pay for Yesterday’s Outage

7 wks / gizmodo / Bruce Gil

Verizon Offers $20 Bill Credit After Massive Outage | Here’s How to Claim It

7 wks / idropnews / Jesse Hollington

Were You Affected By The Verizon Outage? You May Be Receiving Credits

7 wks / bgr

Verizon outage cause revealed

7 wks / mashable

How to claim Verizon's $20 credit for Wednesday's service outage

7 wks / engadget / Andre Revilla

The Day the Cell Towers Died

7 wks / wsj / Joanna Stern

Back to Top / Thursday, January 15, 2026, 12:36 pm / permalink 17914 / 6 stories in 7 wks


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U.S. prepares strict export controls on AI accelerators, curbing foreign sales

U.S. authorities are drafting new export rules requiring government approval for certain AI accelerators before overseas sales, aiming to limit adversaries’ access to advanced chips. The Commerce Department confirmed a tough approach that stops short of prior proposals but signals significant restrictions, forcing vendors and customers to navigate fresh geopolitical red tape. More...


Pentagon labels Anthropic a supply‑chain risk; company vows legal fight

The Pentagon has designated Anthropic and its products as a “supply‑chain risk,” prompting the company to announce a court challenge. Experts warn the move could chill collaboration and talent flows into AI, while Anthropic insists it will contest the determination to protect its operations and customers. More...


Oracle and OpenAI scrap Texas data-center expansion; Meta eyes the spare capacity

Oracle and OpenAI have abandoned plans to expand a flagship Texas data center, leaving substantial compute capacity up for grabs. Nvidia reportedly brokered interest from Meta to take the unused slots as OpenAI downscales that particular buildout, a move that rattled markets and highlights shifting demand for large-scale on-prem AI infrastructure. More...


SoftBank seeks massive $40B loan to back OpenAI investment, courting big risk

SoftBank is reportedly seeking up to a $40 billion loan to finance its planned stake in OpenAI, an audacious use of leverage to double down on the AI boom. The move would be one of the largest single‑company financing gambits in recent memory, raising questions about balance‑sheet strain versus potential upside. More...


Google releases Workspace CLI enabling AI agents to access Gmail, Drive, Calendar

Google has shipped an open-source Workspace CLI that gives AI agents like OpenClaw programmatic access to Gmail, Drive, Calendar and other Workspace services via a built-in MCP server. The tool standardizes agent integration, making it easier — and slightly creepier — for automated assistants to act on users’ behalf across core productivity apps. More...


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