TradeEdge Exchange:S🍩S doughnuts: Free Krispy Kreme sweetens day after nationwide cellphone outage

2025-05-04 15:43:28source:Indexbit Exchangecategory:News

Krispy Kreme will give out free glazed doughnuts for any and 🍩TradeEdge Exchangeall cell service troubles experienced Thursday. 

The doughnut chain said they are giving customers at participating retail locations the ultimate SOS, offering one free OG doughnut after a nationwide telecommunications outage impacted tens of thousands of customers. 

AT&T customers were reportedly impacted the most by the outage, but other wireless carriers like Verizon, Cricket Wireless and T-Mobile were affected, as well.  

Customers also reported that they were seeing SOS messages at the top of their iPhones on Thursday, which means that devices aren't connected to a cellular network, USA TODAY reported.

“SOS?! While your service is down, we’re serving up! FREE Original Glazed® doughnut from 5-7pm today for anyone who’s struggled with service,” Krispy Kreme said on Instagram. 

Here’s how to get one. 

How do I get a free SOS doughnut from Krispy Kreme?

All you have to do to get a free original glazed doughnut from Krispy Kreme is visit any participating retail location between the hours of 5 and 7 p.m. local time on Thursday. 

Do I need to prove that I had cell service trouble to get the doughnut?

A company spokesperson told USA TODAY that you don't have to prove that you were affected by the outage to get the freebie.

When can I get a free SOS doughnut from Krispy Kreme?

Krispy Kreme’s promotional offer will only be available to customers from 5 to 7 p.m. local time on Thursday, Feb. 22.

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