Extended Network Data not working with eSim

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Yesterday I was traveling with my family in a rural area of my state.  My iPhone XR indicated that I was on Extended Network and while I was able to make calls with four bars of signal, I was unable to use data at all.  When I tried I received a "no network" message.  My other family members were able to use data on older iPhones using physical SIMs.

When I dialed "*611" I was connected to US Cellular customer service rather than Verizon.

I check that the data was turned on and then reset the network settings, neither helped.

There are apparently still problems with the eSIm.

deloused

No, that’s not a problem with the E-SIM, it’s the carrier. If it was an E-SIM issue it would occur everywhere. For the US currently only the networks run by Verizon, AT&T & T-Mobile support E-SIM data services- Find wireless carriers that offer eSIM service - Apple Support

if you want to use the device normally in other network areas (like those operated by smaller carriers like US Cellular) just use a traditional SIM card.