diff --git a/srsue/src/upper/rrc.cc b/srsue/src/upper/rrc.cc
index f2373ce2c..11cb432fa 100644
--- a/srsue/src/upper/rrc.cc
+++ b/srsue/src/upper/rrc.cc
@@ -187,6 +187,7 @@ void rrc::run_thread() {
             sleep(1);
             rrc_log->info("RRC IDLE: NAS is attaching and camping on cell, reselecting...\n");
             plmn_select_rrc(selected_plmn_id);
+            connection_requested = true; 
           }
         // If not camping on a cell
         } else {