topic Re: iMessage doesn’t work over cellular in Get Support

iMessage doesn’t work over cellular

Alexkinsellakw — Wed, 28 Jan 2026 14:54:33 GMT

On an iPhone 15 with eSIM, iMessages only sends and receives over WiFi. If I’m on cellular only, nothing sends or receives. I’ve tried toggling iMessages on and off, signing in and out of Apple ID, resetting cellular settings - nothing seems to work. Same for FaceTime.

messages and FaceTime do not appear in Cellular Data as apps either.

Re: iMessage doesn’t work over cellular

softech — Wed, 28 Jan 2026 12:54:17 GMT

@Alexkinsellakw

First, Reset Network Settings after a device reboot and check if you can send iMessage on data

If issue persists, remove your phone number from Settings menu, then re-enter it back after a device Reboot to force a iMessage re-registration

Re: iMessage doesn’t work over cellular

Alexkinsellakw — Thu, 29 Jan 2026 13:35:33 GMT

Thanks! Tried both, but still having the same issues. So far, I've tried:
- Installing a new eSIM
- Reset Network Settings
- Remove and added back phone number in settings
- Signed out and back in with Apple ID

Messages still does not work on cellular and does not appear in Cellular Data Usage as an app.

I've tried two different phones and three different eSIMS.

Re: iMessage doesn’t work over cellular

Alexkinsellakw — Wed, 04 Feb 2026 16:23:11 GMT

Thanks, but the issue is still persisting.

Re: iMessage doesn’t work over cellular

CSA_PM — Wed, 04 Feb 2026 17:34:54 GMT

Hi @Alexkinsellakw
I sent you a private message. You can view and reply to it by accessing this link: https://productioncommunity.publicmobile.ca/t5/notes/privatenotespage