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Apple releases AT&T carrier settings update amid iPhone 18 Pro Max connection issues

MacRumors reports that thousands of iPhone 18 Pro Max users couldn't connect to AT&T for calls, texts or data.

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MacRumors reports that thousands of iPhone 18 Pro Max users were unable to connect to AT&T for calls, texts and data. Apple released an AT&T carrier settings update, version 72.1, on October 2, 2026, as both companies worked toward a fix. The cause had not been disclosed.

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@MacRumorsAT&T and Apple Just Took Steps Toward Fixing iPhone 18 Pro Max Issue https://www.macrumors.com/2026/10/02/att-and-apple-move-to-fix-iphone-18-pro-max-issues/4h
@ChanceHMillerNEW: Apple says it has "identified an issue affecting a small number of iPhone 18 Pro Max users on the AT&T network that may cause a device to lose service and be unable to make calls." Apple tells me affected devices will need to be replaced. iOS 27.0.1 and a new carrier settings update rolling out today "are meant to help prevent this issue from occurring." Only affects iPhone 18 Pro Max on AT&T. https://9to5mac.com/2026/10/02/apple-confirms-iphone-18-pro-max-att-cellular-issues-affected-devices-require-hardware-replacement/2h
@TechmemeApple releases an update for iPhone 18 Pro Max devices on AT&T to address cellular failures; units that already lost service require hardware replacement (@chancehmiller / 9to5Mac) (Visit Techmeme dot com for the link and full context!)2h
@NeowinFeediPhone 18's cellular service is said to be failing randomly. Reports suggest AT&T and Apple are aware of the troubles users are facing and are investigating. An iffy fix is out too. #Apple #ATT #iPhone18 https://www.neowin.net/news/report-att-apple-investigate-iphone-18-emergency-sos-bug/2h
@9to5macRT @ChanceHMiller: NEW: Apple says it has "identified an issue affecting a small number of iPhone 18 Pro Max users on the AT&T network that…1h
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    @MacRumorsAT&T and Apple Just Took Steps Toward Fixing iPhone 18 Pro Max Issue https://www.macrumors.com/2026/10/02/att-and-apple-move-to-fix-iphone-18-pro-max-issues/4h
    @ChanceHMillerNEW: Apple says it has "identified an issue affecting a small number of iPhone 18 Pro Max users on the AT&T network that may cause a device to lose service and be unable to make calls." Apple tells me affected devices will need to be replaced. iOS 27.0.1 and a new carrier settings update rolling out today "are meant to help prevent this issue from occurring." Only affects iPhone 18 Pro Max on AT&T. https://9to5mac.com/2026/10/02/apple-confirms-iphone-18-pro-max-att-cellular-issues-affected-devices-require-hardware-replacement/2h
    @TechmemeApple releases an update for iPhone 18 Pro Max devices on AT&T to address cellular failures; units that already lost service require hardware replacement (@chancehmiller / 9to5Mac) (Visit Techmeme dot com for the link and full context!)2h
    @NeowinFeediPhone 18's cellular service is said to be failing randomly. Reports suggest AT&T and Apple are aware of the troubles users are facing and are investigating. An iffy fix is out too. #Apple #ATT #iPhone18 https://www.neowin.net/news/report-att-apple-investigate-iphone-18-emergency-sos-bug/2h
    @9to5macRT @ChanceHMiller: NEW: Apple says it has "identified an issue affecting a small number of iPhone 18 Pro Max users on the AT&T network that…1h
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