Roaming "OFF", but still receive calls

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Roaming "OFF", but still receive calls

I am traveling overseas. I want to use my iPhone for wifi net browsing. I have Roaming turned OFF to avoid extra costs - but I just received an incoming phone call from overseas. Am I going to to get hit for a bill? Why did a call come in when roaming is definitely turned off. Can I safely use WiFi for .me sync etc. without having to pay for local telecom charges?

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MacBook, Mac OS X (10.5.3)

Posted on Dec 28, 2008 8:08 PM

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Answer 1

roaminggnome

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Dec 28, 2008 8:16 PM in response to Nick Szasz

DO you mean you turned data roaming off?

If so, it is just that -Data roaming. It does not stop phone calls.

Yes you will get charged for airtime for any phone calls you are on.

Wi-Fi is separate from cell phone. If the wi-fi provider charges for the service then you will have to pay that provider. IF it is free wi-fi, then it is free.

You can put it on airplane mode, then turn wi-fi back on. This will prevent phone calls.

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Nick Szasz Author

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Dec 28, 2008 8:18 PM in response to Dynamite DJs

Hmmm - that sounds like a good way, just take the card out. Simple. Thanks.

But really,,, shouldn't there be a software switch do disable incoming calls when roaming outside your home country (provider). They have it for data, why not calls?

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Answer 3

Dec 28, 2008 8:12 PM in response to Nick Szasz

just take out your sim card. You can still wi fi with it out.

Not sure about your other question on billing .

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Answer 4

roaminggnome

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Dec 28, 2008 8:21 PM in response to Nick Szasz

You can leave feedback for Apple at:

http://www.apple.com/feedback/iphone.html

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