How can I avoid roaming charges while traveling?


How can I avoid roaming charges while traveling?

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.


Do you need to turn roaming off in Europe?

The general rule is that as long as you spend more time at home than abroad, or you use your mobile phone more at home than abroad, you can pay your standard domestic prices for your calls, texts and data services when you travel in the EU. This is considered a fair use of roaming services.


How can I avoid roaming charges in Europe?

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.


Does using airplane mode avoid roaming charges?

You can use airplane mode to avoid roaming charges when travelling. You won't be able to send or receive text messages or phone calls, or use data services, but you could connect to a Wi-Fi network to check your email or browse the internet.


Should I leave my phone in airplane mode when traveling internationally?

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