How do I enable international roaming on iPhone?

how do you turn on roaming with the latest ios on iPhone 16 pro. I see no options when I click on cellular data.


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Original Title: Turn on international roaming

iPhone 16 Pro Max, iOS 26

Posted on Jan 30, 2026 2:35 PM

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Posted on Jan 30, 2026 3:21 PM

RalphCP wrote:

Didn’t you have to enable roaming on your iPhone?

You have to enable it with your carrier. If you don't, it doesn't matter what you do with your phone. Although I've never heard of it being the case, it's possible that your carrier doesn't offer international roaming.


On the phone, the setting is found in Settings>Cellular>Cellular Data Options>Data Roaming.

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Jan 30, 2026 3:21 PM in response to RalphCP

RalphCP wrote:

Didn’t you have to enable roaming on your iPhone?

You have to enable it with your carrier. If you don't, it doesn't matter what you do with your phone. Although I've never heard of it being the case, it's possible that your carrier doesn't offer international roaming.


On the phone, the setting is found in Settings>Cellular>Cellular Data Options>Data Roaming.

Jan 30, 2026 2:43 PM in response to RalphCP

Does your current carrier offer an International roaming option? Options like this would be offered by your carrier. Apple would not be involved or have anything to do with this.


For example, AT&T in the U.S. offers a plan that will work just about anywhere in the world. On a recent trip to Italy, my wife and I switched on our phones when the plane landed and automatically connected to the carrier in Italy in a few seconds.

How do I enable international roaming on iPhone?

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