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Calendar notifications while on Airplane Mode but connected to Wifi

I mostly keep my phone on airplane mode with Wifi separately switched on and use it via my home wifi but when I do that my Calendar notifications do not work. Interestingly everything else does! I have all the calendar settings turned on and I tried everything but I would not get a notification unless i turn my cellular service back on. It makes no sense. Anyone has any advice how to go around it?

iPhone 7 Plus, iOS 11.0.3

Posted on Oct 19, 2017 11:24 AM

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Oct 19, 2017 12:05 PM in response to abt11

AFAIK, any calendar events stored on iCloud or another remote location, need internet connection to be verified before sending a notification. Only events stored in an On My Phone calendar will activate without a connection.


[If anyone else can confirm or debunk, I would be interesting in knowing, so please chime in.]

Oct 19, 2017 12:12 PM in response to Rysz

Can't confirm your belief but the OP's situation does include an Internet connection - WiFi. For some unknown reason, he prefers keeping cellular service off.


To abt11... I agree that it should work with cell service off but why do you do that? You're not saving any power and, with a WiFi signal available, no data will transfer over cellular. Unless you live in an airplane, there is absolutely no benefit to going through those extra steps.

Oct 19, 2017 1:10 PM in response to Philly_Phan

Hi Philly thanks for the reply and also asking why i am doing this... I am pregnant ;-) and there are numerous studies showing that it is not healthy for a growing little baby to be bombarded with cellular exposure. I am also trying to have the source of the wifi on the other end of the room/ house.

I keep checking and I cannot understand why calendar notifications are not popping up since every single calendar entry that i enter via the laptop immediately syncs with my phone, the alert time shows up correctly too.. Such a bummer that I can't figure it out. Usually I can. This is my very first time i am asking community help ;-) I am grateful for the replies guys and trying to help me!

Oct 19, 2017 1:28 PM in response to abt11

abt11 wrote:


Hi Philly thanks for the reply and also asking why i am doing this... I am pregnant ;-) and there are numerous studies showing that it is not healthy for a growing little baby to be bombarded with cellular exposure.

There is a lot that I'd like to say but, considering your reason for concern, I'm going to keep my mouth taped shut. However, I do strongly suggest that you discuss this worry with your doctor and follow his/her advice.

Calendar notifications while on Airplane Mode but connected to Wifi

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