What is Cellular Data Roaming?
Cellular data roaming allows your phone to connect to networks outside your home country when you need to use your phone for calls, texts, and mobile data while travelling. Typically, your phone will automatically switch to a partner network in the country you’re visiting rather than trying to connect to your usual provider.
Roaming might feel like a convenient way to stay connected, but it also leads to higher phone bills with expensive charges for data use. Often, travellers opt to take advantage of an eSIM, which is a cost effective alternative for local or regional data plans without needing to swap out a physical SIM card.
Anyone looking to avoid roaming fees should disable data roaming in their phone settings.