I am connected to the internet but my phone is still asking me to connect in order to update. I cannot make any calls or texts messages

See these Apple articles below:

If you see No Service, Searching, or SOS on your iPhone or iPad

If you see No Service, Searching, or SOS on your iPhone or iPad - Apple Support

Manually update your carrier settings on your iPhone or iPad

Manually update your carrier settings on your iPhone or iPad - Apple Support

Update your network provider settings manually on your iPhone or iPad

Update your network provider settings manually on your iPhone or iPad – Apple Support (UK)

If you see a Cellular, Ultra Wideband, or Apple Pay Issue message after an iOS update or restart

If you see a Cellular, Ultra Wideband, or Apple Pay Issue message after an iOS update or restart - Apple Support

If you can't make or receive calls on your iPhone

If you can't make or receive calls on your iPhone - Apple Support

If you can't send or receive messages on your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch

If you can't send or receive messages on your iPhone or iPad - Apple Support