As in iOS7, cellular connection information is available using CTTelephonyNetworkInfo ():
let info = CTTelephonyNetworkInfo()
print("carrierName": " + "\(info.subscriberCellularProvider?.carrierName ?? "Has not been configured for carrier")")
print("currentRadioAccessTechnology: " + "\(info.currentRadioAccessTechnology ?? "Airplane Mode/No cell connection")")
currentRadioAccessTechnology will display a string describing the type of connection.