Why do I have to turn off Wi-Fi to use cellular data?

[Howard Brazee]

My iPhone 12 Pro has IOS 16.3 and Verizon cellular. When I am out of Wi-Fi range I can't play radio on music, I can't browse in Safari, and I can't even play podcasts unless I turn off Wi-Fi.

Wi-Fi Assist is turned on. Cellular Data is turned on. Cellular Data Options is set to "Roaming on". Verizon Wi-Fi Calling is on.
Safari and a whole bunch of other apps are turned on under Cellular Data.

What am I missing?

 

[Cory Cooper]

Hi,

I would try: Cellular Data: Roaming Off

C

 

[Howard Brazee]

I will try it. But why? Isn't Roaming supposed to connect to whomever?

 

[Cory Cooper]

Cellular roaming allows your phone to connect to another cellular carrier's network, normally used when traveling abroad. Additional charges will be incurred over your standard plan. It is separate from connecting to Wi-Fi.

C

 

[Howard Brazee]

Then I won't miss it. I'll see if that means I will connect next time I'm in one of those spots.