What should I turn off on my phone when Travelling?

Even if you decide to get a local SIM card, these tips will help you out by saving data abroad.
  1. Turn off roaming. This stops cellular data use so you won't be paying extra for a plan you don't have. ...
  2. Stop apps from sucking your data in the background. ...
  3. Turn off automatic downloads. ...
  4. Track cellular usage.




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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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What to Do to Make Your Device Ready for International Travel
  1. Understand Roaming and Current Carrier Plans. ...
  2. Research International Cell Phone Plans With Your Carrier. ...
  3. Buy an International SIM Card. ...
  4. Use Portable Wi-Fi Devices or Hotspots. ...
  5. Find a Quality Portable Charger. ...
  6. Research Wall Adapters and Converters.


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

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If you want to stay connected to mobile phone service even if you travel away from your cell carrier's network, data roaming should be switched “on.” But if you want to avoid fees and you're aware of the risks of losing connectivity, then you can turn data roaming to “off.”

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