Save on data roaming costs
Want to save on your phone bills? You can cut data roaming costs by changing mobile data
settings. Data roaming means using your phone to receive data over networks that your
network service provider doesn't own or operate. Connecting to the internet when roaming,
especially when abroad, can raise data costs substantially. Your network service provider can
charge you a fixed fee for data transfer or on a pay-as-you-use basis. To use the optimal
connection method, change the WiFi, mobile data, and mail download settings.
Using a WiFi connection is generally faster and less expensive than using a mobile data
connection. If both WiFi and mobile data connections are available, your phone uses the WiFi
connection.
On the start screen, swipe down from the top of the screen, and tap .
1. Make sure WiFi networking is switched to On
.
2. Select the connection you want to use.
Close a mobile data connection
On the start screen, swipe down from the top of the screen, tap ALL SETTINGS > mobile
+SIM, and switch Data connection to Off
.
Tip: You can also follow your data usage with the data sense app.
Stop data roaming
On the start screen, swipe down from the top of the screen, tap ALL SETTINGS > mobile
+SIM, and switch Data roaming options to don't roam.
Download mail less frequently
In every mailbox you have, tap
> settings > sync settings, and select how often to sync.