Business/shipped/2026-10-02

Apple confirms AT&T network bug impacting iPhone 18 Pro Max connectivity

Apple has confirmed a network bug affecting iPhone 18 Pro Max devices operating on the AT&T network, leading to issues such as being stuck in SOS mode or inability to make calls and texts. In response, Apple is offering free replacements for the affected devices, a measure reported across multiple trade and finance publications. AT&T is also said to have an urgent fix available.

4 articles from 3 outlets covered this story. The underlying claim is sourced from a shipped.

What do all outlets agree on?

3 outlets covered “Apple confirms AT&T network bug impacting iPhone 18 Pro Max connectivity”. All of them report the following:

  • iPhone 18 Pro Max devices are affected
  • The issue is related to the AT&T network
  • Devices are stuck in SOS mode or cannot call/text
  • Apple has acknowledged the issue
  • Apple is offering free replacements for affected devices

Which outlets covered this?

All 4 articles found on this story, grouped by the stance of the piece. Every link goes to the original publisher.

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