iPhone 17 pro Cellular Connection Issue

thats good that you got a new one, anytime there's a new update now a days, I always research it to see if there's any issues and bugs in the version before updating, let us know if you still need help.

I’m glad to hear the issue was resolved by your actions. Apple does not recommend the use of VPN’s unless required by employer or school. If the users installs the software, they’re responsible for the use of it intended or otherwise. By the very nature of the way a VPN works, protective settings are changed. The VPN now controls certain aspects of your device.

Apple provides a means for you to reset those settings by when the VPN and associated software removed.

That overstates Apple’s position. Apple does not say people should avoid VPNs unless required by work or school. In fact, Apple publishes documentation for setting up and managing VPN connections and it provides deployment support for VPNs including multiple VPN types and third-party VPN clients. That is support and accommodation, not a general recommendation against VPN use.

Find documentation from Apple that says every user needs a VPN. Offering support and accommodation for VPN installation and use is not a recommendation. Apple supports the businesses and institutions that require the installation and use. But a recommendation, no.

When I worked for Apple I was required to use a VPN because of the confidentiality of the material. They have their place. But in my experience the average user uses it because they want sidestep Netflix and other regional based restrictions. They also don’t understand the risks they expose themselves to. Can you please explain the business model of offering free VPN services?

You’re rebutting a claim I didn’t make. I never said Apple says every user needs a VPN. I said Apple does not tell users to avoid VPNs unless required by work or school.

Those are not equivalent statements.

Apple supporting VPN configuration and publishing documentation about VPN use shows it treats VPNs as a legitimate, supported function of the platform. That is enough to reject the claim that Apple’s position is essentially “don’t use a VPN unless your employer or school requires it.”

Your anecdote about working at Apple and your views about why average users use VPNs are not evidence of Apple’s official public position. And bringing up free VPN business models is a red herring, that is a separate issue.

Just a quick update: I am still having this issue on iPhone 17 Pro Max, iOS 26.3.1, carrier Visible by Verizon. I'm due for another call in to Visible and Apple, I haven't done a round of calls since updating to iOS 26.3. Squeaky wheel gets the grease hopefully, right?

chazzzle wrote:

Apple supporting VPN configuration and publishing documentation about VPN use shows it treats VPNs as a legitimate, supported function of the platform. That is enough to reject the claim that Apple’s position is essentially “don’t use a VPN unless your employer or school requires it.”

That is incorrect.

Consider the many iPhone Accessibility features. These features are well publicized and documented by Apple, and clearly useful for the audience that needs them. Accessibility is a legitimate, supported function of the platform. Does that imply that there is no reason for most users to avoid using the Accessibility features? Absolutely not.

I documented my call today to Apple in case I have to exchange it. Correct me if I’m wrong, but there’s only a 14 day exchange.

I am facing same issue with my iphone Air

Same here on my iPhone 17 pro.

It did not fix it.

this has been the only method that worked for me, some people said that turn off wifi from the settings not the control centre that didn’t worked for me

I'm having the same issue. I called Apple support, they said it's the carrier. I think that's unlikely since I had no problem with my iPhone 14.

It still remains the same after the update too..