iPhone 14 Pro Cellular Connection Issues

Is anyone else having major issues with their cellular service on the iPhone 14/14 Pro series? Ever since switching from my iPhone 13 Pro Max, I've had nothing but constant issues which include:

- Slow data (at times even when right next to a 5G UW tower)

- Frequent cellular service drops - noticing this happen especially when the phone switches on 5G, but even happens when my phone is on Wi-Fi calling (this is to the point where I cannot reliably use texting for SMS)

iPhone 14 Pro Max, iOS 16

Posted on Sep 26, 2022 7:16 AM

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Posted on Dec 26, 2023 9:05 AM

I have been experiencing a major issue with my iPhone 14 service for several months now. While driving, it randomly loses service. I have tried various solutions, so please read carefully before suggesting something I have already attempted:


1. Resetting network settings

2. Restarting the phone

3. Switching from Visible to Mint (initially thinking the problem was with the carrier)

4. Turning off auto-switching to 5G

5. Enabling only LTE

6. Reinstalling the eSIM

7. Updating the phone repeatedly

8. Contacting Apple support, only to be told that everything seems to be fine


After each attempt, I couldn't fully test it unless I was driving, and unfortunately, the issue persisted. It has become incredibly frustrating, but I would like to avoid going to an Apple store if possible. I have noticed many people on Google complaining about the same problem. Has anyone been able to find a solution? Why hasn't Apple addressed this issue yet?


I am starting to regret upgrading my phone last year. Are there any suggestions or personalized solutions that have worked for others?


I will sue Apple if anything happens because of that issue while I'm on the road!

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Oct 27, 2022 5:52 AM in response to drewfromsaint louis park

Follow up:

I want to detail the solution that Verizon provided in hopes that it helps others.


I explained to the customer service rep. how I had already did all of the basics and informed them that it happens in multiple locations, etc.

Reboot phone, toggle air plane, Wi-Fi and reset the iPhone (without erasing the data) to no effect. They transferred me to a regular technician and that is how it was resolved.


Since I called Verizon on a different phone, we were able to resolve the problem faster.


The technician stated that my 14 Pro Max wasn’t provisioned properly on the Verizon service and that it was a problem on their end. Something to do with an older plan that I’m on.


He reset something on his end and I had to turn off my phone until he told me to turn it back on.

When I turned the phone on, I now had 5Guw (ultra wide-band).


The problems were gone.

hope this helps.



Nov 1, 2022 8:08 PM in response to goalstopper07

I'm with T-Mobile and having similar issues. No problems on WiFi but frequent connectivity issues with cellular data. Very frustrating when I can't use GPS even though i have 3 or 4 bars on 5G. Rebooting sometimes works but often requires 3 or 4 or even more reboots. Right now 11/1/2022 I loading a new software update with hopes that will be the solution. When the 5G works it's faster than my WiFi but more often than not I just can't access any cellular data.

Nov 1, 2022 8:46 PM in response to jay.jmt

It is obvious to me that i had better non-Wi-Fi phone service with less dropped calls with my 7Plus 4G phone. Apple states that there are little changes mechanically speaking with the Simm-less 5G phones, it says to me that T-Mobile 5G service is lacking capacity which may (in my non-technical mind) may present problems for the phone to manage switching between 5G & 4G service in order for the phone to stay connected. (Just a thought i had to share!

Nov 2, 2022 7:10 AM in response to Basspro22

Basspro22 wrote:

It is obvious to me that i had better non-Wi-Fi phone service with less dropped calls with my 7Plus 4G phone. Apple states that there are little changes mechanically speaking with the Simm-less 5G phones, it says to me that T-Mobile 5G service is lacking capacity which may (in my non-technical mind) may present problems for the phone to manage switching between 5G & 4G service in order for the phone to stay connected. (Just a thought i had to share!

Wirecutter says that T-Mobile is currently the best 5G service of all of the US carriers, and my experience in Northern New Jersey certainly is. I have a solid connection, usually 5Guc, with data speeds of up to 500 mbps. But 5G rollout is not complete for any carriers. Have you tried switching to LTE where your connection is spotty?

Nov 9, 2022 10:26 PM in response to drewfromsaint louis park

personally, i feel it's a T-Mobile issue, as soon as i started putting pressure on T-Mobile, the issue started to become less of an issue, I am still experiencing dropped calls and low bars in the same areas i did with my iPhone 7 Plus. If you purchased, it thru T-Mobile they can work with you on a phone replacement or work with you on extending the full replacement period until the issue is resolve to your satisfaction.

Nov 15, 2022 10:56 AM in response to Basspro22

I’m from Spain and I am also having the same issue. Every day my iPhone 14 Pro loses connection to cellular network and has to be rebooted. The connection bars in the upper right corner still full but without data network connection. I have IOS 16.1.1 exactly with the same problem, lag when closing application (swipe up) and network problems.

Nov 15, 2022 7:30 PM in response to drewfromsaint louis park

Update: On Verizon with iPhone 14 Pro Max, iOS 16.1.1.

Although I can now see on my screen 5Guw, my phone will disconnect from data completely, despite having Full signal strength. The workaround that I use is to toggle the phone into airplane mode and then right back out. This is much faster than a reboot (which was tried)and has always worked… but it’s a hassle for a phone that “just works”

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