{"id":15703,"date":"2026-04-28T15:44:00","date_gmt":"2026-04-28T13:44:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/?p=15703"},"modified":"2026-04-29T17:05:46","modified_gmt":"2026-04-29T15:05:46","slug":"what-is-international-roaming-and-how-to-activate-it-on-your-phone","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/en\/what-is-international-roaming-and-how-to-activate-it-on-your-phone\/","title":{"rendered":"What is International Roaming and How to Activate It on Your Phone"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When we travel abroad, one of the topics that causes the most uncertainty is <\/span><b>how to use your mobile phone outside your home country without getting a surprise bill<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. This is where <\/span><b>international roaming<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, also known as <\/span><b>data roaming<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, comes into play. In this article, I&#8217;ll simply explain <\/span><b>what international roaming is<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, how to activate it on your phone, alternatives to roaming, and what you should consider before using it.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_88 ez-toc-wrap-center counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #000000;color:#000000\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #000000;color:#000000\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 eztoc-toggle-hide-by-default' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/en\/what-is-international-roaming-and-how-to-activate-it-on-your-phone\/#What_is_international_roaming\" >What is international roaming?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/en\/what-is-international-roaming-and-how-to-activate-it-on-your-phone\/#What_is_data_roaming\" >What is data roaming?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/en\/what-is-international-roaming-and-how-to-activate-it-on-your-phone\/#How_to_activate_roaming_on_your_mobile\" >How to activate roaming on your mobile<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/en\/what-is-international-roaming-and-how-to-activate-it-on-your-phone\/#Activate_data_roaming_on_iPhone\" >Activate data roaming on iPhone<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/en\/what-is-international-roaming-and-how-to-activate-it-on-your-phone\/#Data_roaming_on_Android\" >Data roaming on Android<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/en\/what-is-international-roaming-and-how-to-activate-it-on-your-phone\/#When_to_activate_or_deactivate_roaming\" >When to activate or deactivate roaming?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/en\/what-is-international-roaming-and-how-to-activate-it-on-your-phone\/#Roaming_in_the_European_Union_Roam_Like_at_Home\" >Roaming in the European Union: Roam Like at Home<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/en\/what-is-international-roaming-and-how-to-activate-it-on-your-phone\/#Alternatives_to_international_roaming\" >Alternatives to international roaming<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/en\/what-is-international-roaming-and-how-to-activate-it-on-your-phone\/#Tips_before_traveling_abroad_with_your_mobile\" >Tips before traveling abroad with your mobile<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/en\/what-is-international-roaming-and-how-to-activate-it-on-your-phone\/#Frequently_Asked_Questions\" >Frequently Asked Questions<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_international_roaming\"><\/span><b>What is international roaming?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><b>International roaming<\/b>or <\/span><b>data roaming<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is a service that allows your mobile phone to connect to foreign network operators when you leave your country. Thanks to roaming, you can <\/span><b>make calls, send messages, and use mobile data<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> in another country as if you were at home, but using another operator&#8217;s infrastructure.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In short, it&#8217;s what allows you to stay connected to the internet or make calls when you travel outside your usual coverage area. But <\/span><b>be aware<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: this service <strong>usually comes with additional costs<\/strong>, and it&#8217;s important to know your operator&#8217;s rates before activating it.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The cost and conditions of roaming vary depending on the country and your phone company. Some operators offer special packages or bundles for international travel; others apply standard rates per megabyte or minute consumed.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_data_roaming\"><\/span><b>What is data roaming?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Although we sometimes use the terms interchangeably, <\/span><b>data roaming<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> specifically refers to the use of <\/span><b>mobile data (internet)<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">on foreign networks. While <\/span><b>roaming<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> also covers calls and SMS, data roaming focuses solely on mobile internet connection.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><b>For example:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> if you have data roaming activated, you&#8217;ll be able to use WhatsApp, Google Maps, or browse the web when you&#8217;re in another country. If it&#8217;s deactivated, you&#8217;ll only have internet connection if you connect to a WiFi network.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_activate_roaming_on_your_mobile\"><\/span><b>How to activate roaming on your mobile<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you need to use your mobile phone outside your country, you&#8217;ll need to activate data roaming or roaming. Below, I&#8217;ll explain <\/span><b>how to activate roaming<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> depending on the type of device you use:<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Activate_data_roaming_on_iPhone\"><\/span><b>Activate data roaming on iPhone<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Open the <\/span><b>Settings<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> app.<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Tap on <\/span><b>Cellular Data<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Then go to SIM, and choose your SIM card if you have more than one.<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Toggle on <\/span><b>Data Roaming<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\ud83d\udc49 Remember to check with your operator if you need to make any additional adjustments or if roaming is blocked by default.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Data_roaming_on_Android\"><\/span><b>Data roaming on Android<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The steps may vary slightly depending on the model, but generally they are as follows:<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Open the <\/span><b>Settings<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> app.<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Select <\/span><b>Connections<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> or <\/span><b>Mobile networks<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Look for the <\/span><b>Data roaming<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> option.<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Toggle on the corresponding switch.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\ud83d\udca1 On some models, the option may appear under <\/span><b>Advanced settings<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> or <\/span><b>More networks<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"When_to_activate_or_deactivate_roaming\"><\/span><b>When to activate or deactivate roaming?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It depends on your destination and your operator&#8217;s rates. Here are some recommendations:<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><b>Activate it<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> if you need to be constantly connected and your plan includes international roaming at a reasonable price.<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><b>Deactivate it<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> if you prefer to avoid extra charges and plan to rely on WiFi in hotels, cafes, or public areas.<\/span> We were charged \u20ac18 for one second of roaming with our company when we arrived at Marrakech airport. <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Always check the conditions before traveling. Some operators offer <\/span><b>international bundles<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> or <\/span><b>eSIM cards<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (you&#8217;ll find the eSIM we use further down) which can be more economical.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Roaming_in_the_European_Union_Roam_Like_at_Home\"><\/span><b>Roaming in the European Union: Roam Like at Home<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you&#8217;re traveling within the <\/span><b>European Union<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, there&#8217;s good news: thanks to the <\/span><b><a href=\"https:\/\/europa.eu\/youreurope\/citizens\/consumers\/internet-telecoms\/mobile-roaming-costs\/index_es.htm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-global-color-8-color\"><strong>Roam Like at Home<\/strong><\/mark><\/a><\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> agreement, you can <\/span><b>use your mobile phone in any EU country without paying additional charges<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. This means you&#8217;ll browse, call, and send SMS at the same price as in your home country (with some exceptions or fair use limits).<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This also applies to European Economic Area countries like Norway, Iceland, and Liechtenstein. However, the <\/span><b>United Kingdom is no longer included after Brexit<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, so check the specific conditions if you&#8217;re traveling there.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u26a0\ufe0f Some operators may apply <\/span><b>fair use policies<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: for example, if you spend more time outside than inside your country for several consecutive months, they might charge you an additional fee.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Alternatives_to_international_roaming\"><\/span><b>Alternatives to international roaming<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you don&#8217;t want to rely on roaming or your operator&#8217;s rates don&#8217;t convince you, you have other options:<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u2705 <\/span><b>Buy a local SIM card:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> upon arrival at your destination, you can buy a prepaid card from a local operator. This is ideal if you&#8217;re staying for many days or want cheaper local rates.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u2705 <\/span><b>Use an international eSIM:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">compatible with many current smartphones, eSIM allows you to download a digital data plan without needing a physical card. We recommend <a href=\"https:\/\/holafly.sjv.io\/K0Bnyy\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener sponsored nofollow\"><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-global-color-8-color\"><strong>Holafly<\/strong><\/mark><\/a>; we are very happy with it. During the purchase process, you can enter the promotional code <strong>GLUTENDTROTTERS, and you&#8217;ll get an automatic 5% discount<\/strong>. In any case, we recommend reading our <a href=\"https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/mejor-esim-para-viajes\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-global-color-8-color\"><strong>post about Holafly<\/strong><\/mark><\/a><\/span>, as not all mobile phones support eSIM.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u2705 <\/span><b>Only use WiFi:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> if you don&#8217;t need to be constantly connected, you can disable data roaming and connect only to WiFi in hotels, restaurants, or public spaces. Before connecting to public WiFi, we recommend getting a VPN. We use <a href=\"https:\/\/nordvpn.com\/es\/?utm_medium=affiliate&amp;utm_term&amp;utm_content&amp;utm_campaign=off&amp;utm_source=110456\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener sponsored nofollow\"><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-global-color-8-color\"><strong>NordVPN<\/strong><\/mark><\/a>. We recommend reading our post on <a href=\"https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/como-usar-una-vpn\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-global-color-8-color\"><strong>how to use a VPN<\/strong><\/mark><\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Each alternative has its advantages and costs, so evaluate which one best suits your trip.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Tips_before_traveling_abroad_with_your_mobile\"><\/span><b>Tips before traveling abroad with your mobile<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u2705 Check your operator&#8217;s international rates.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u2705 Verify if your plan includes roaming in your destination.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u2705 Download offline maps and useful apps before you leave.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u2705 Consider buying a local SIM card or an eSIM if you&#8217;ll be away for a long time.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u2705 Turn off automatic app updates to avoid unknowingly consuming data.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u2705 Limit background data usage in apps.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u2705 Disable automatic photo or video syncing to the cloud to prevent unexpected data usage.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u2705 Use messaging apps that work only with WiFi, such as WhatsApp, Telegram, or Signal.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u2705 Inform family or contacts that you might be temporarily offline.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In summary, <\/span><b>international roaming<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is a very useful tool to stay connected during your travels, but it&#8217;s essential to know <\/span><b>how to activate it, how much it costs, what alternatives you have, and in which situations it is convenient<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. If you&#8217;re traveling soon, check your plan and decide the best option for you.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You might also be interested in reading:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/mejores-apps-de-viajes\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-global-color-8-color\"><strong>The best travel apps and essential websites to make travel easier<\/strong><\/mark><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Frequently_Asked_Questions\"><\/span><b>Frequently Asked Questions<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-c303d9c2 gb-accordion\">\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-0887b1a7 gb-accordion__item gb-accordion__item-open\" data-transition=\"slide\">\n\n<button class=\"gb-button gb-button-3922b24d gb-accordion__toggle gb-block-is-current\" id=\"gb-accordion-toggle-3922b24d\"><span class=\"gb-button-text\"><b>Can I use international roaming in any country?<\/b><\/span><span class=\"gb-icon\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" width=\"1em\" height=\"1em\" aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"img\" class=\"gb-accordion__icon\"><path d=\"M207.029 381.476L12.686 187.132c-9.373-9.373-9.373-24.569 0-33.941l22.667-22.667c9.357-9.357 24.522-9.375 33.901-.04L224 284.505l154.745-154.021c9.379-9.335 24.544-9.317 33.901.04l22.667 22.667c9.373 9.373 9.373 24.569 0 33.941L240.971 381.476c-9.373 9.372-24.569 9.372-33.942 0z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" width=\"1em\" height=\"1em\" aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"img\" class=\"gb-accordion__icon-open\"><path d=\"M240.971 130.524l194.343 194.343c9.373 9.373 9.373 24.569 0 33.941l-22.667 22.667c-9.357 9.357-24.522 9.375-33.901.04L224 227.495 69.255 381.516c-9.379 9.335-24.544 9.317-33.901-.04l-22.667-22.667c-9.373-9.373-9.373-24.569 0-33.941L207.03 130.525c9.372-9.373 24.568-9.373 33.941-.001z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><\/button>\n\n\n<div id=\"gb-accordion-content-c1beac03\" class=\"gb-accordion__content\"><div class=\"gb-container gb-container-c1beac03\">\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It depends on your operator&#8217;s agreements. Check the list of countries included in your plan.<\/span><\/p>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-3669cebc gb-accordion__item\" data-transition=\"slide\">\n\n<button class=\"gb-button gb-button-46a614c7 gb-accordion__toggle\" id=\"gb-accordion-toggle-46a614c7\"><span class=\"gb-button-text\"><b>Is it necessary to activate roaming to receive calls?<\/b><\/span><span class=\"gb-icon\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" width=\"1em\" height=\"1em\" aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"img\" class=\"gb-accordion__icon\"><path d=\"M207.029 381.476L12.686 187.132c-9.373-9.373-9.373-24.569 0-33.941l22.667-22.667c9.357-9.357 24.522-9.375 33.901-.04L224 284.505l154.745-154.021c9.379-9.335 24.544-9.317 33.901.04l22.667 22.667c9.373 9.373 9.373 24.569 0 33.941L240.971 381.476c-9.373 9.372-24.569 9.372-33.942 0z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" width=\"1em\" height=\"1em\" aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"img\" class=\"gb-accordion__icon-open\"><path d=\"M240.971 130.524l194.343 194.343c9.373 9.373 9.373 24.569 0 33.941l-22.667 22.667c-9.357 9.357-24.522 9.375-33.901.04L224 227.495 69.255 381.516c-9.379 9.335-24.544 9.317-33.901-.04l-22.667-22.667c-9.373-9.373-9.373-24.569 0-33.941L207.03 130.525c9.372-9.373 24.568-9.373 33.941-.001z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><\/button>\n\n\n<div id=\"gb-accordion-content-af7e447c\" class=\"gb-accordion__content\"><div class=\"gb-container gb-container-af7e447c\">\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Yes, if you don&#8217;t activate it, you won&#8217;t be able to receive calls or SMS on foreign networks.<\/span><\/p>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-3dfb716e gb-accordion__item\" data-transition=\"slide\">\n\n<button class=\"gb-button gb-button-1d1be993 gb-accordion__toggle\" id=\"gb-accordion-toggle-1d1be993\"><span class=\"gb-button-text\"><b>Does roaming consume more battery?<\/b><\/span><span class=\"gb-icon\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" width=\"1em\" height=\"1em\" aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"img\" class=\"gb-accordion__icon\"><path d=\"M207.029 381.476L12.686 187.132c-9.373-9.373-9.373-24.569 0-33.941l22.667-22.667c9.357-9.357 24.522-9.375 33.901-.04L224 284.505l154.745-154.021c9.379-9.335 24.544-9.317 33.901.04l22.667 22.667c9.373 9.373 9.373 24.569 0 33.941L240.971 381.476c-9.373 9.372-24.569 9.372-33.942 0z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" width=\"1em\" height=\"1em\" aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"img\" class=\"gb-accordion__icon-open\"><path d=\"M240.971 130.524l194.343 194.343c9.373 9.373 9.373 24.569 0 33.941l-22.667 22.667c-9.357 9.357-24.522 9.375-33.901.04L224 227.495 69.255 381.516c-9.379 9.335-24.544 9.317-33.901-.04l-22.667-22.667c-9.373-9.373-9.373-24.569 0-33.941L207.03 130.525c9.372-9.373 24.568-9.373 33.941-.001z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><\/button>\n\n\n<div id=\"gb-accordion-content-6087ecbb\" class=\"gb-accordion__content\"><div class=\"gb-container gb-container-6087ecbb\">\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Yes, as your mobile constantly searches for compatible networks.<\/span><\/p>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-2d01c3a7 gb-accordion__item\" data-transition=\"slide\">\n\n<button class=\"gb-button gb-button-370a19b7 gb-accordion__toggle\" id=\"gb-accordion-toggle-370a19b7\"><span class=\"gb-button-text\"><b><b>What happens if I leave roaming activated when I return home?<\/b><\/b><\/span><span class=\"gb-icon\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" width=\"1em\" height=\"1em\" aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"img\" class=\"gb-accordion__icon\"><path d=\"M207.029 381.476L12.686 187.132c-9.373-9.373-9.373-24.569 0-33.941l22.667-22.667c9.357-9.357 24.522-9.375 33.901-.04L224 284.505l154.745-154.021c9.379-9.335 24.544-9.317 33.901.04l22.667 22.667c9.373 9.373 9.373 24.569 0 33.941L240.971 381.476c-9.373 9.372-24.569 9.372-33.942 0z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" width=\"1em\" height=\"1em\" aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"img\" class=\"gb-accordion__icon-open\"><path d=\"M240.971 130.524l194.343 194.343c9.373 9.373 9.373 24.569 0 33.941l-22.667 22.667c-9.357 9.357-24.522 9.375-33.901.04L224 227.495 69.255 381.516c-9.379 9.335-24.544 9.317-33.901-.04l-22.667-22.667c-9.373-9.373-9.373-24.569 0-33.941L207.03 130.525c9.372-9.373 24.568-9.373 33.941-.001z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><\/button>\n\n\n<div id=\"gb-accordion-content-1b89e6d7\" class=\"gb-accordion__content\"><div class=\"gb-container gb-container-1b89e6d7\">\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you return to your country and roaming is still activated, it won&#8217;t affect anything or generate extra charges, but you can deactivate it to prevent it from being accidentally activated on future trips.<br><\/p>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-9de03ecf gb-accordion__item\" data-transition=\"slide\">\n\n<button class=\"gb-button gb-button-43b3ad32 gb-accordion__toggle\" id=\"gb-accordion-toggle-43b3ad32\"><span class=\"gb-button-text\"><b>How do I know if roaming is activated?<\/b><\/span><span class=\"gb-icon\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" width=\"1em\" height=\"1em\" aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"img\" class=\"gb-accordion__icon\"><path d=\"M207.029 381.476L12.686 187.132c-9.373-9.373-9.373-24.569 0-33.941l22.667-22.667c9.357-9.357 24.522-9.375 33.901-.04L224 284.505l154.745-154.021c9.379-9.335 24.544-9.317 33.901.04l22.667 22.667c9.373 9.373 9.373 24.569 0 33.941L240.971 381.476c-9.373 9.372-24.569 9.372-33.942 0z\" 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