Ebet1
Level 1
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Q: How to turn off Vodafone
In Hungary with iPhone5. Apartment has wifi. iPad connected no problem and uses wifi, I think. In the upper right hand corner it just says iPad. She ever I turn on the iPhone, service is automatically provided by Vodafone.
I have verizon in the USA. Went into settings, carrier and it states 'automatic ON'. I tried switching it to OFF and get 'unable to load network list'. When i press ok, it switches back to 'Automatic ON'. What does 'unable to load network list' mean? I also went into settings, general, cellular and turned it to OFF, and that stays that way.
When I go to settings, wifi, the wifi is listed and has a check mark next to it. Doesn't that mean I'm connected to it?
I just don't want to get some ridiculous Vodafone bill - haven't used the phone to call, but did look up a couple of Internet things. Now I'm afraid to even turn it on.
Help!
iPhone 5, iOS 6.1.4
sheila_m.
Community Specialists
Hello Ebet1,
It sounds like you would only like to use Wi-Fi on your iPhone 5 while in Hungary. I recommend turning on airplane mode on your iPhone and then also enabling Wi-Fi. Your cellular service will be disabled while you have airplane mode turned on, but you can also turn on Wi-Fi for an Internet connection:
Wi-Fi: While airplane mode is on, tap Settings > Wi-Fi, then turn Wi-Fi on and choose a Wi-Fi network.
You can find the full article here:
iOS: Understanding airplane mode
http://support.apple.com/kb/HT1355
Thank you for using Apple Support Communities.
Best,
Sheila M.
