How to avoid roaming charges while traveling internationally?

If you want to avoid roaming charges when you travel, you have a few options to consider:
  1. Rely on Wi-Fi.
  2. Purchase a daily roaming plan.
  3. Turn off roaming altogether.
  4. Buy a local SIM.
  5. Get an eSIM.




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Turn off data roaming
  1. Open the Settings app.
  2. Tap Cellular, or Cellular Data, or Mobile Data.
  3. Then tap Cellular Data Options and turn off Data Roaming and other settings suggested by your carrier.


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Airplane mode turns off all your phone's radio connections (cellular, Bluetooth, and Wi-Fi), but apps that don't require an internet connection will continue to use data. Your best bet to avoid expensive roaming charges is to turn off data roaming or — even better — use a prepaid data plan.

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Airplane mode is recommended because it allows you to turn off all communication-generating apps and call functions at once.

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Check your Cellular/Mobile Data options and turn off Data Roaming. In the Settings app, tap Cellular, or Cellular Data, or Mobile Data. Turn on Cellular/Mobile Data, then tap Cellular/Mobile Data Options. Turn off Data Roaming.

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