How to Manually Select a Network

Manually Selecting a Network

Your phone normally picks the best network automatically. But when travelling, it can latch onto a weak or incompatible carrier. Manually selecting a network forces a fresh scan and connection attempt.

iPhone

1. Go to Settings → Cellular / Mobile Service and tap your EscapeSIM plan (it may appear as Travel, Business, or the name it installed as).
2. Tap Network Selection.
3. Turn OFF Automatic.
4. Your phone will scan for available networks — this can take 30–60 seconds.
5. A list of carrier names will appear. Try each one — tap it and wait 15 seconds to see if data connects.
6. Once you find one that works, you can leave it on manual or switch Automatic back ON.

Google Pixel

1. Go to Settings → Network & Internet → SIMs → tap your EscapeSIM SIM.
2. Tap Network operators → Search networks.
3. Wait for the list to load, then tap each network to test.
4. Once connected, tap Choose automatically to return to auto mode.

Samsung Galaxy

1. Go to Settings → Connections → Mobile Networks → Network operators.
2. Tap Search networks and wait for the scan.
3. Try each network in the list — tap and wait 15 seconds each.
4. Once connected, tap Select automatically to return to auto mode.

Network list is empty?

An empty list usually means no coverage at your exact location. Try moving outdoors or to a different part of the building and scanning again.