I have been a Verizon customer for over 10 years. While my current account reflects 10 years, I was previously on my ex-husband’s account for several years prior. I have had my Verizon phone number for more than 20 years. It began as my personal line and, about 10 years ago, became my office cell phone. Despite this, I have kept the account in my personal name.
On Tuesday, February 3, 2026, I contacted Verizon to add a line to my existing account. The change was made and initially everything appeared to be working properly. However, approximately 24 hours later, my original phone number—one I have had for over 20 years—was disconnected in the middle of a phone call. It remains disconnected today.
I immediately contacted Verizon and was told the issue would be resolved within 12 to 24 hours. That did not happen. I called again and have continued calling ever since.
Beginning Thursday, February 5, I started actively trying to resolve this issue. Since then, I have logged 19.4 hours of documented phone calls with Verizon, which can be verified through my Verizon phone records. In addition to the excessive hold time, I have experienced 11 hang-ups, including three occasions where I was disconnected after being on the line for more than an hour and a half, with no return call. I've spoken to every tier from customer service, activation, tiers 1-4, supervisors, store managers, etc. Still NOTHING.
I have been transferred countless times without notice to incorrect departments, only to be disconnected again—often 30 to 50 minutes into the call. To date, I have spoken with 51 representatives: 48 by phone and 3 in person.
On Friday, February 6, after several hours on the phone with Verizon again, I was told I needed to visit a Verizon store.
On Saturday, February 7, I drove to the nearest Verizon store, which is one hour each way from my home. After spending 40 minutes there, I was directed to a corporate location another 20 minutes away. This resulted in a one-hour-and-twenty-minute drive each way. I spent an additional 1 hour and 40 minutes at that location, only to be told I needed to return the following day.
On Sunday, February 8, I returned and spent another 1 hour and 45 minutes at the corporate store. Despite all of this time and effort, nothing has been resolved, and I still do not have a working phone.
This situation is unacceptable.
In addition to the calls and in-person visits, I have received 34 (junk) confirmation texts and 46 (junk) emails from Verizon regarding this issue. Despite all of this activity, I remain without service and without meaningful assistance. I am being passed around without anyone taking responsibility to fix the problem.
My phone is essential to both my personal life and my business. I need my number restored and my service fully functional immediately.
Who do I contact? What do I do? I am getting no where and this is costing me money. I have invested an extraordinary amount of time and effort trying to fix a problem that should never have occurred.