9-1-1 Outage Reported for AT&T and T-Mobile Customers in Santa Barbara Area
A 9-1-1 service outage was reported on Thursday morning for AT&T and T-Mobile customers in the Santa Barbara area. Both the Santa Barbara Police Department and County Sheriff's Office confirmed the outage. Residents unable to reach 9-1-1 by calling are…
Santa Barbara Santa Maria San Luis Obispo, CA, October 22, 2026 —
A 9-1-1 service outage was reported Thursday morning for AT&T and T-Mobile customers in the Santa Barbara area, according to information confirmed by the Santa Barbara Police Department and the County Sheriff’s Office.
Residents who could not reach 9-1-1 by calling were advised to text 9-1-1 instead. Direct dispatch numbers for the police and sheriff’s offices were also provided as alternative ways to reach dispatch.
The information provided does not include the direct dispatch numbers, so residents seeking those alternatives should refer to the notices from the relevant agencies. It also does not specify the outage’s cause, when it began, how many customers were affected, or whether service was restored.
The report identifies AT&T and T-Mobile customers in the Santa Barbara area but does not provide a more precise geographic boundary or indicate whether customers of other providers were affected. No additional details about the agencies’ confirmation or the scope of the disruption were provided.
The outage was reported on Thursday morning; a calendar date was not included in the information available. No further update or expected restoration time was provided. The details available therefore establish the reported service disruption and the communication alternatives shared with residents, but do not establish its cause, duration or eventual outcome.
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