Why is my data slow when I travel?
Why is my data slow when I travel? If your data tends to slow when you're away from home, check out that little icon in the top corner of your phone—the one that (most likely) usually says 5G or 4G LTE. something else, there's a very good chance you've left your carrier's network range and are now roaming on a different one.
Should I turn off data when traveling?
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.”