Domestic roaming is usually free with all major mobile carriers. However, international roaming often comes with data roaming charges that can quickly add up. Find out what data roaming is and what you can do to avoid charges while traveling. Data roaming is different from extended network.
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Roaming refers to the continuous data service you receive when you go outside of your mobile carrier’s coverage area. In other words, you are roaming when you go outside of your coverage area, the area where your mobile carrier offers data services.
You can continue to use the internet or make calls when traveling internationally, thanks to partnerships between your mobile provider and other network operators. However, there are usually charges for international use.
You will incur data roaming charges when you make or receive calls, send or receive text messages, and download or upload anything to the internet. This includes reading emails, browsing web pages, streaming videos, and storing photos in the cloud.
