Re: [apple-iphone] Connection Issues

do a network reset and check.

Vishal Sheth


On Thu, May 2, 2013 at 5:10 PM, Wayne & Janet Brunner <
wajabrun@nelson-tel.net> wrote:

> **
>
>
> Brent,
> I also failed to mention that I have one of 6 iPhones here, my entire
> family
> has them. Three 4Ss and three 5's. I am the only one with this problem.
> Many times when I can't get mine to load anything, my husband, who is with
> me, can.
> I always show 3G, no matter where I am. Most of the time I have full bars
> too.
> My Cellular Data switch under Settings is ON.
> Verizon and Apple have walked me through about every setting change that
> can
> be made, as well as two restores.
> I think it's time to ask for a replacement phone.
> Janet
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: apple-iphone@yahoogroups.com [mailto:apple-iphone@yahoogroups.com]
> On
> Behalf Of N.A. Nada
> Sent: Thursday, May 02, 2013 1:08 AM
> To: apple-iphone@yahoogroups.com
> Subject: Re: [apple-iphone] Connection Issues
>
> Janet, if your Cellular Data setting is on, then I think the problem may be
> your location. You say your are rural. Where are you, when you are not
> receiving a data signal? At that time and place, how many bars of signal do
> you have?
>
> From your ISP, you appear to be between Eau Claire & St Paul. Looking at
> satellite map from google, there are lots of hills and forest south of
> Durand. I've been in the Ellsworth area for work and I remember the cell
> signal was spotty in the area. Remember that cellular signal is somewhat
> line of sight, meaning it will not go thru hills or drop into the next
> valley.
>
> The spinning at the top of your screen is telling you that it is searching
> for a signal. When you are away from your home WiFi, do you ever see one of
> the following icons: 4G, 3G, E or º (like a degree symbol)? When you are in
> a spot with a good cellular signal, like were you get full bars, turn off
> the WiFi in settings. Check and see if you have any of these icons. Then
> check to see if you can access any of the internet apps.
>
> WiFi has nothing to do with cellular signals. Verizon telling you to turn
> off the WiFi will do nothing for your cellular signal, but since you are
> rural and there is no WiFi signal in the area, it will help to save your
> battery charge. When a cell phone searches for WiFi and/or cell signal, it
> uses a lot of power.
>
> At this point, my guesses are either you are not receiving a cellular
> signal, because of your location, or your phone is defective. I don't know,
> but I think if you are getting cellular voice, the cellular data part is
> working, too.
>
> Brent
>
> On May 1, 2013, at 8:33 PM, Jim Saklad wrote:
>
> > I have an iPhone 5, iOS 6.1.3. Verizon is my carrier.
> > When at home everything works fine from my home Wi-Fi, but as soon as
> > I leave home I can't use anything but the phone.
> > Let me rephrase that, I'm not able to access anything online, such as
> > Facebook, Safari, Find Friends, etc.
> > There are many times that I cannot send or receive a text message as
> > well, though that is very sporadic.
> > The phone will launch any of these apps, but the connection circle at
> > the top of the screen spins and spins, never able to connect.
> > Under SETTINGS/GENERAL I have Enable LTE turned off. We're quite rural
> > and don't have access to LTE anyway.
>
> 1. If you have no LTE in your area, then there is o problem with leaving
> Enable LTE turned on.
>
> 2. Is there a "Cellular Data" switch under Settings -- General ?
>
>
>


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