If your Pixel 4a drops calls due to being near a network border, locking onto a specific network can help; however, roaming charges may apply.
- Open theSettings app.
- Navigate:.Network & internetSIMsPreferred network type
- Tap the applicable setting:
- Global: This is the preferred setting for most locations.
- LTE/CDMA: This setting should only be selected if experiencing service issues in locations that offer multiple network types and only LTE/CDMA is needed.
- LTE/GSM/UMTS: This setting should only be selected if experiencing service issues in locations that offer multiple network types and only GSM/UMTS is needed.The preferred international carrier is automatically selected. To manually select an alternate carrier:
- Tap theAutomatically select network switchto turn off.When turned on, the preferred network is automatically selected. Turning off this setting and manually selecting a different network may impact the service.
- Select a carrier.It may require as many as 6 registration attempts with that carrier prior to successful registration.