Iphone 6 constantly drops wifi

This is getting old. I've burned up through all my data plan for two months in a row.
I've tried everything. It's not my router and there are no interference issues. I've reset my phone many times, both factory and network settings.
My wife and kids still have old iphones and ipads, and there is no problem with them connecting
What is the deal with this phone Apple? I'm not the only one having this issue? FIX the dang problem already!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Hi hank130,
Welcome to Apple Support Communities.
I can imagine it would be frustrating to have a new device with Wi-Fi issues, while the other devices aren’t running into the issue. The article linked below provides a lot of great information and troubleshooting tips, which you may not have already tried, that will likely resolve the Wi-Fi issue with your iPhone 6.
iOS: Troubleshooting Wi-Fi networks and connections - Apple Support
So long,
-Jason

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