Going abroad with iPhone 3GS...Questions

tbs · 26 Aug 2009 at 18:22

Do I need to turn off Data Roaming and 3G or just Data Roaming?

If I turn off 3G will I'll still be able to surf the net or login to say a IM client? And most importantly, will it charge me if I was using 3G to do that?

novajoe · 26 Aug 2009 at 18:27

When I took mine to Lithuania I kept my 3G turned on but it'd only connect at 3G if data roaming was turned on.

So every now and then had to turn on roaming to surf the net, upload photos, use google maps etc.

Ended up getting £12 worth of roaming charges which isn't the end of the world but for a longer trip it'd get ridiculous.

So basically pretty sure you can keep 3G turned on but might be worth turning it off to save battery life.

OllyM · 26 Aug 2009 at 18:31

Turn data roaming off and the phone won't attempt to connect and use data, it'll pop up a message if you launch Mail/Safari etc.

The advantage being that you won't run up a huge bill

tbs · 26 Aug 2009 at 18:51

Thanks for the replies. I just wasnt sure if I needed to turn off 3G. I dont think Ill be surfing the net when I go to Tunisia. That clears it up then! I'll guess I'll just tweet using txt seeing that be a easier way and free with the inclusive txt to let family and friends know and keep in contact

Mattus · 26 Aug 2009 at 19:22

If you have data roaming turned off, it doesn't matter if you have 3G turned on or not. Turning data roaming off will disable all forms of data connection (including 3G) when you're abroad.

I doubt your inclusive texts will work in Tunisia either. They'll just be deducted from your balance/added to your bill.

tbs · 26 Aug 2009 at 19:47

Mattus said:
If you have data roaming turned off, it doesn't matter if you have 3G turned on or not. Turning data roaming off will disable all forms of data connection (including 3G) when you're abroad.

I doubt your inclusive texts will work in Tunisia either. They'll just be deducted from your balance/added to your bill.

Ah, I see, I thought Data Roaming would just disable me from having a faster connection, and not disable all data connections including 3G?

I think if i remember correctly the O2 girl told me that 1 txt abroad equals to 4 inclusive text...