Save on data roaming costs
You can cut data roaming costs and save on your phone bills by changing mobile data settings.
To use the optimal connection method, change the WiFi, mobile data, and mail download
settings.
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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.
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.
Connect to a WiFi network
1. Swipe down from the top of the screen, and tap and hold WiFi.
2. Make sure WiFi networking is switched to On .
3. Select the connection you want to use.
Close the mobile data connection
Swipe down from the top of the screen, tap All settings > Network & wireless >
Mobile & SIM, and switch Data connection to Off .
Tip: To follow your data usage, tap All settings > Network & wireless > Data
usage.
Stop data roaming
Swipe down from the top of the screen, tap All settings > Network & wireless >
Mobile & SIM, and under the SIM you use for mobile data, switch Data roaming options to
don't roam.
Download mail less frequently
To set your phone to check for new mail less frequently, or even by request only, tap
Outlook Mail > > Accounts. Select an account, tap Change mailbox sync settings,
and select how often to sync. If you have several mail accounts, change the setting for all your
accounts.