How to Resolve iPhone 16 Pro WiFi Connection Problems?

I am in the same boat. Tried everything! Even got a new iPhone 16 Pro. Nothing works. Last resort is to switch home internet providers and get a tech out here and tell them to figure this out. This is beyond frustrating!!!

I'm having the same problem and wanted to give everyone here an update. There's no issue at all with my work's network/wifi. This is even more concerning to me, since it's clearly only affecting a certain type of network/wifi.

My wifi at home is Optimum with a 6E router. Tried everything (even turning off VPN etc.) and nothing worked.

I’m tired of all the issues with my iPhone 16 pro max. Screen stops responding, freezes, restarts, over heats, and WiFi issues. Apples quality not just hardware but software has been lacking lately. Not sure how a trillion dollar company has such bad quality control.

Same problem. I can connect to my home wifi but then it just randomly disconnects and goes back to my phone data. I have auto connect turned on but every time I try connect back to the house wifi I have to put in the password EVERYTIME 🤯

This is absolutely ridiculous. We run four businesses and are all Apple device people and are completely debilitated right now with the wifi connection issues. We do not have any VPNs and have very high speed commercial wifi. We are in entertainment and run air bnbs and a spa. It’s absolutely terrible. We called Spectrum and blamed and they came and brought new equipment and speed tested everything because how could it possibly be our brand new iPhone 16 pro 1 tera?! The spectrum tech asked if we had new iPhones and said his wife has the SAME issue. This is a known problem. It’s all over the internet. How do you release a phone with issues this bad and if you do how do you not fix it promptly l?! Apple support acts like they have no idea and I finally told the guy to google it. Do better Apple and in the meantime please can someone help me with fix ideas? We’ve tried everything. Today both of our new phones are not only crap Wi-Fi when they do connect but aren’t even seeing my WIFI at all. Arrrrgh 😫

Also did everything from soft reset to VPN troubleshooting, resetting everything at home. Everyone’s else’s phone is fine, this happens everywhere for w every WiFi. Even if I swipe my screen down to the control panel my wifi spot is blue but above says not connected. Will not allow me to toggle wifi off and on in settings either.

Trying to set up a new phone and I have two local wifi networks. Both phone says that neither is connected to the internet, yet my Mac Mini is using the same network. I deleted my VPN connection and now it works..I just purchased two phones..cant believe that they are this far into the release and having this problem..I use VPN for a reason..what a PIA!

You may believe using a VPN provides a tangible benefit on iPhone, but the reality is iPhone doesn't need one. Perhaps you are required to use one by your employer or school, but if not, it's just not beneficial on iPhone and in most cases doesn't offer the protection you thought it does. If the VPN you use is free, you can count on them knowing your every move on your iPhone and they will sell your history to anyone willing to pay for it.

This issue just started on my phone after flying from SF to Boston on 12/5/24. I have done a hard reset, VPN is not connected, reset network, turned WiFi on and off so many times and still “No internet connection” remains an issue! Tried all the various suggestions on this discussion without any resolution. What a pain in the rear!!!

Same, I have a new iPhone 16 and it connects according to the settings… but the Wi-Fi does not work well on it, it is constantly switching off and flipping to data. Never had issues with any of my former iPhones, I’m currently watching Netflix right now and have my work laptop on, both connected to Wi-Fi.

I have tje same WiFi problems wifi end of working aftet some days using, and need restart iPhone 16 pro max restart , then wifi works, and its been the same results after some days of using WiFi. I think its factory problem, not work then rest Iphone 16 pro max factory reset results the same

I’m continuing to have this issue. I do not have a VPN app on my phone so it’s not that. My phone will say that it is connected to the Wi-Fi with full bars, but everything loads ridiculously slow slowly or not at all. I constantly have to turn my Wi-Fi off to use my phone. I am very thankful that I have a huge data plan that I barely use, because I’m using it now! However, I would really like to resolve this. Sometimes it helps when I restart my phone, but never long-term. Every other device in my home that is on Wi-Fi is working fine when this happens, so I know it is not the Wi-Fi or the router, it’s my phone. Also, I’m generally in the same room as the router.

12.30.2024 Like many here, my wifi shows it's connected to my brand new iPhone 16 Pro Max, but it's not connected. I tried everything on the Apple support page dedicated to this: I’ve restarted the phone, reset network settings, restarted my router and no luck. iOS version 18.2

I see many here had this problem when the 16s first came out (Sept. '24).

Any new info or updates?

This is very frustrating!

I just got my iPhone 16 Pro 3 days ago, I have been a long time Android user and after so many years I decided to give a shot to the Apple Eco system and I am very dissapointed with the issues I have been having on my 16 Pro. It is the Wifi network that keeps disconnecting, my Samsung S23 had no issues with my wifi. Moreover, when I am outside, I keep having Verizon network issuses as well. For example, while watching social medias, it keeps getting stuck in between. Not sure what the problem is, if it was one problem then it makes sense but this is wifi and the Verizon network issues. So Apple have to do somthing about this issues.

Mine is definitely connected to wifi but tells me it’s not when trying to set up eSIM - Internet connection required message. I have also restarted and reset network settings. Very frustrating