Force a specific cellular network

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SGFromSD Author

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Force a specific cellular network

I Have an iPhone 6 with Att service. When roaming in Mexico (loreto Bcs)

the phone randomly alternates betwee Telcel and

Moviestar cellular networks. This happens even

when I'm stationary in my house. The problem is

that Moviestar does not m provide data

access the way Telcel does. Is there a way to

force my phone to alwats use Telcel When I'm down here?

iPhone 6

Posted on Oct 31, 2016 11:55 AM

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Answer 1

ShagCA

Level 5

6,385 points

Oct 31, 2016 12:05 PM in response to SGFromSD

Try this:

Use cellular networks on your iPhone and iPad while you travel internationally - Apple Support

To select a network, follow these steps:

Go to Settings > Carrier and turn off Automatic. Wait until available networks appear. This can take up to two minutes.
Tap the carrier that you want.
Go back to the main Settings screen and wait for your iPhone or iPad to connect to the network.

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Answer 2

Oct 31, 2016 12:03 PM in response to SGFromSD

You can check and see if there are any updates to carrier settings. - Update your carrier settings on your iPhone or iPad - Apple Support

Carrier settings determine a carrier's roaming partners and priorities. I've never heard of any way to force or pick a specific carrier connection when roaming.

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Answer 3

ChrisJ4203

Level 10

236,997 points

Oct 31, 2016 11:59 AM in response to SGFromSD

I don't believe that to be an option while you are roaming on your AT&T SIM. The only way would be to obtain a local Telcel SIM, if your iPhone is unlocked.

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