Area Sprint cell phones down due to network outage

Texarkana area residents are reporting issues with Sprint cell phone service Monday evening.

According to numerous social media posts many people are experiencing problems calling from or to a Sprint number.

Sprint’s parent company also operates Boost Mobile, Virgin Mobile and Assurance Wireless.

The Texarkana Sprint store has a sign on the door notifying customers of the outage.

No word on what caused the outage or how long it will last.