HT201643: Use cellular networks on your iPhone and iPad while you travel internationally

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chipotlejenna

Q: when travelling to another country if i turn off my carrier as it as mentioned above, am i still able to access wireless internet? (use my iphone as a computer rather than phone)

when travelling to another country, if i want to use my iphone 4s more as a computer am i still able to access wi-fi networks with my carrier turned off altogether?

iPhone 4S, iOS 6.1.3

Posted on Apr 20, 2013 11:08 AM

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  • by Allan Sampson,Solvedanswer

    Allan Sampson Allan Sampson Apr 20, 2013 11:12 AM in response to chipotlejenna
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    Apr 20, 2013 11:12 AM in response to chipotlejenna

    Yes, cellular data access and wi-fi network access are not related.

     

    You can turn on Airplane mode followed by turning on wi-fi access. This will prevent recieving or placing any calls, the same for SMS/MMS, and internet access via a carrier's cellular network while allowing internet access via an available wi-fi network. All other iPhone radios will be off except for wi-fi.

     

    Message was edited by: Allan Sampson