Ask Tii - How do I keep down the costs on my iPhone when I travel internationally?

Hello Rob,

 

I love  your show and APP. It works great with voice Over. I am totally blind and  I thank you for making it available for blind user. That is your APP.

 

I Have a question. I know you mention this before in a past podcast. But can't remember which one or the info. But, I am traveling to Mexico and would like to take my IPhone. What could I do to avoid paying a high cost on my phone usage outside California?  

I have an Iphone4 with the latest version.

Thanks. 

 

J.C.'s 

iPhone 

 

 

 

Hi J.C.,

 

Thanks for the kind words and for supporting the show.

 

Per your questions about traveling outside the US.

 

I recommend the following.

 

1. As a min turn of Data for your phone.  Data charges are what will really cause a high phone bill.  To turn off data go to the Settings App.

 

Settings --> General --> Network 

 

Under Cellular Data - turn "OFF" Data Roaming.   Then Turn "Off" Cellular Data (When you do that the option for data roaming will go away.)

 

2. Since all you are going to do is make phone calls you may also want to look at turning off 3G.  In the same location as in step 1.  

 

Settings --> General --> Network 

 

Turn "Off" Enable 3G -  This will run you just on Edge.  

 

3. Put your phone into Airplane Mode and then turn on Wifi.  This will keep you from getting any phone calls, but when around a wifi hot spot you can still get emails.  If you need to make a phone call - just turn it off Airplane mode. 

 

Note - Phone calls will be very expensive when you are outside your native country.  

 

Good luck and I hope you have a great trip.

 

Regards,

Rob W