At certain points, an Apple iPhone may end up not having service. When users can easily connect to a Wi-Fi signal, the lack of service may not be very bothersome. However, when establishing this connection isn’t possible, users may find the lack of service to be quite troublesome.

Aside from experiencing communication troubles, users may also experience disruptions in order iPhone features. Certain functions such as SMS, navigation through maps, social networking apps, and email may not be functional unless a network connection of any sort is present.

Why the iPhone may not have service

The lack of service could result from various possible reasons. For one, the iPhone may be experiencing difficulties in receiving network signals. This could be one of the most common reasons why the iPhone lacks service. It is primarily caused by interferences related to location. Tunnels, underground places, or even thick walls are all capable of hampering signal reach.

Other than that, there may also be roaming restrictions in place. Also, for those using AT&T, the phasing out of the 3G network may be the culprit. The SIM card could also be problematic.

How to troubleshoot when the iPhone does not have service

The solution to the problem may highly depend on the cause of the problem in the first place. In some cases, utilizing a signal booster or transferring to different spots to get a good signal may be sufficient.

Other than that, at times, doing a simple phone restart could be sufficient. Moreover, if the problem lies with the roaming settings, users can enable or disable the Roaming option and manage whether LTE or 5G is used for data and calls. Aside from that, if the SIM card could be the cause, users can simply remove the SIM card and then place it back in.

At times, the network settings may also be the cause. In this case, users can try to reset them. This would also entail that the stored information about the network connection would be erased. Hence, after resetting and adjusting the settings, it may be necessary for the information to be entered again. This may not be a groundbreaking thing to do but it is important to keep in mind that restoration may require time and effort.

Another possible culprit would be the carrier settings. In most cases, these settings are automatically managed. However, they could still end up being missed. In order to update the carrier settings, users must ensure that the iPhone is linked to a cellular signal or to a Wi-Fi connection before proceeding. To see if a carrier update has to be made, users can proceed to the settings then go to General and then About. If nothing happens, then the carrier settings aren’t the reason why the iPhone lacks service.

However, if the problem is persistent in an older phone model and in a unit that does not have 3G, it may be necessary to get a phone upgrade completely since it may get even harder to access service for older models.