diff --git a/src/libs/NetworkConnection.ts b/src/libs/NetworkConnection.ts
index c860d164e810..2d020ec778ae 100644
--- a/src/libs/NetworkConnection.ts
+++ b/src/libs/NetworkConnection.ts
@@ -100,6 +100,10 @@ function subscribeToBackendAndInternetReachability(): () => void {
     const intervalID = setInterval(() => {
         // Offline status also implies backend unreachability
         if (isOffline) {
+            // Periodically recheck the network connection
+            // More info: https://github.com/Expensify/App/issues/42988
+            recheckNetworkConnection();
+            Log.info(`[NetworkStatus] Rechecking the network connection with "isOffline" set to "true" to double-check internet reachability.`);
             return;
         }
         // Using the API url ensures reachability is tested over internet