How to turn on international roaming on iphone

You can limit your data usage when abroad by turning off data roaming. You'll then not be able to access the internet using the mobile network when abroad. You can still use Wi-Fi even though data roaming is turned off.

When traveling abroad, roaming charges may apply. This guide will show you how to turn roaming on and off as needed. The guide will also show you how to change network if you experience network problems when travelling abroad.

Carriers are now offering ways to let customers use their phones while abroad without getting charged an absurd amount of money. While both iOS and Android still throw up huge warnings against doing so, it is possible to enable data roaming on your iPhone or iPad.

Follow along to learn how to enable this feature….

iPhone & iPad: How to enable data roaming

1. Head into Settings > Cellular (or Mobile Data, depending on country).
2. Under Cellular Data Options, toggle Data Roaming into the on position.

If you’re lucky enough to have a carrier such as T-Mobile in the U.S., roaming becomes a very handy feature as the carrier allows unlimited text and 2G data in over 210 countries around the world. For certain carriers, you could even leave the toggle on indefinitely as they allow you to roam anywhere in the world without being charged. Of course, always check with your carrier before enabling the feature and make sure they don’t charge you outrageous fees for roaming, especially with data.

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1. Find "Mobile Data Options"

Press Mobile Data Options.

2. Turn data roaming on or off

Press the indicator next to "Data Roaming" to turn the function on or off.

3. Return to the home screen

Slide your finger upwards starting from the bottom of the screen to return to the home screen.

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