eSIM Poor Coverage or Weak Signal

Switch carriers manually

iOS: Settings → Cellular → Network Selection → disable Automatic → select a different carrier from the list. Android: Settings → Connections → Mobile Networks → Network operators. Try each carrier and check signal bars.

Check if you are in a coverage black spot

Some areas genuinely have poor coverage from all carriers — rural areas, mountains, underground spaces, and some buildings. Move to an outdoor location or near a window and retry.

Toggle between 5G and 4G/LTE

iOS: Settings → Cellular → Cellular Data Options → Voice & Data → select LTE (instead of 5G Auto). Sometimes 5G coverage is sparse and LTE delivers better real-world speeds. Android: Settings → Connections → Mobile Networks → Network Mode → select LTE/4G.

Restart and reconnect

Toggle airplane mode on/off to force your phone to re-scan for the strongest available signal.

Open LTE.app and tap Smart Coach. It checks your APN settings, roaming state, and carrier connection automatically — even without mobile data — and walks you through the exact fix for your device and carrier.

Why does my travel eSIM have worse signal than locals?

Travel eSIMs use roaming agreements with local carriers. The roaming carrier may have weaker indoor coverage or fewer towers than the primary carrier locals use. Manually selecting a different carrier often improves signal.