Lyca Mobile Roaming FAQs

How to disable data roaming?

Q: How to disable data roaming?

Data roaming allows you to stay connected abroad, but without a valid plan, you may face exorbitant pay-as-you-go rates. To avoid unexpected charges, follow these steps to disable data roaming: iOS: 1. Open the Settings app 2. Tap Mobile Service (or Cellular/Mobile Data) 3. Tap on Mobile Data Options 4. Toggle Data Roaming off Android: 1. Open the Settings app 2. Tap Connections (or Network & Internet) 3. Tap Mobile Networks 4. Toggle Data Roaming off Once disabled, you can use your phone safely with a travel eSIM or local SIM card without worrying about roaming fees.

Data roaming is a convenient feature that allows you to stay connected when you travel abroad. However, this is only applicable if you have a valid international data roaming plan. If you don’t, you will be charged international pay-as-you-go rates, leading to exorbitant phone bills.

To avoid this, it’s best to disable data roaming when you’re visiting a different country. Here are the steps to disable data roaming on iOS and Android devices.

iOS

Step 1: Open the Settings app

Step 2: Tap Mobile Service*

Step 3: Tap on Mobile Data Options

Step 4: Toggle Data Roaming off

*This option can also be “Cellular” or “Mobile Data” based on region.

Android

Step 1: Open the Settings app

Step 2: Tap Connections*

Step 3: Tap Mobile Networks

Step 4: Toggle Data Roaming off

*This option can also be “Network & Internet” based on the device manufacturer.

Now that you have disabled data roaming, you can use your phone outside your home network without worrying about roaming charges, provided you have a travel eSIM or a local SIM card.