u/bbernardini

A bit of a puzzler...my P12 has suddenly decided that it will connect to our router, but then claim there's no Internet available. All our other devices that use Wifi continue to work as normal. I don't recall changing any settings recently that would cause this problem. So far, I've tried:

2.4 and 5G Restarting the router Reset WiFi and Bluetooth settings Switched from "Use randomized MAC" to "Use device MAC"

When I use my phone as a hotspot, the P12 connects and the Internet works.

Any advice would be greatly appreciated. Thanks!

We're leaving for Ireland in a week (and staying for a week), and I'm still a bit confused about data and voice coverage. I've seen conflicting information about whether or not we can use eSims on our phones (all Galaxy S24 Ultras) while we're there. Some websites say we can't use one if we're still paying off our phones on a contract plan, while others say we can use one if we've had the phone for more than 60 days. Meanwhile, I see something on the Verizon site stating "Yes, starting 1/27/26, Verizon locks your device until you pay for it in full", but it's unclear if this policy only applies to phones purchased on or after that date, or if it includes all phones regardless of activation date.

Quick edit: when I go to the "Network operators" page in settings and turn off "Select automatically", a number of providers are shown, which some things I've read lead me to believe an eSim will work in this particular case. Am I wrong?

Any advice would be greatly appreciated. Thanks!