We're headed out of the country. One of our phones will have unlimited INCOMING texts, 250 outgoing texts, and 120 minutes of talk time. How do we set our phone to only receive/send texts? We don't want other data usage (snapchat, internet usage, etc...) due to the fact that our bill will be outrageous. Thanks!
iPhone 5s, iOS 8.0.2
Hey there bergpack,
I see that you want to find out how to adjust your cellular data usage settings so that your phone will not use cellular data. This is controlled by a setting in your phone, which is described in the following article:
International calls
For information about making international calls from your home area (including rates and other charges that may apply), contact your carrier.
When traveling abroad, you may be able to use iPhone to make calls, send and receive text messages, get visual voicemail, and use apps that access the Internet, depending on available networks.
Enable international roaming. To turn on Data Roaming and Voice Roaming (CDMA), go to Settings > Cellular. Contact your carrier for information about availability and fees.
Important: Voice, text message, and data roaming charges may apply. To avoid charges while roaming, turn off Data Roaming and Voice Roaming (CDMA).
You may be able to roam on GSM networks, if you have a CDMA account, and your iPhone has a SIM card installed. While roaming on a GSM network, iPhone has access to GSM network features. Charges may apply. Contact your carrier for more information.
Set network options. Go to Settings > Cellular to:
Turn data roaming on or off
Turn cellular data on or off
Turn voice roaming on or off (CDMA)
Use GSM networks abroad (CDMA)
See Usage information.
Turn off cellular services. Go to Settings, turn on Airplane Mode, then tap Wi-Fi and turn it on. Incoming phone calls are sent to voicemail. To resume cellular service, turn Airplane Mode off.
http://help.apple.com/iphone/8/#/iph3c9941a7
When you have cellular data turned off, you will not be able to use your cellular data service unless you turn the setting back on. You will still be able to receive calls and SMS messages, but you would not be able to receive iMessages. Note that you will still be able to get data on your phone if you decide to connect to an active Wi-Fi connection while this setting is turned off.
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Regards,
Braden
Heading out of country
