Verizon G2 manual Connecting to Mobile Networks, To disable data when roaming

50Connecting to Networks and Devices

Connecting to Mobile Networks

When you buy your phone and sign up for service, your phone is configured to use your provider’s mobile networks for voice calls and for transmitting data.

Different locations may have different mobile networks available. Initially, your phone is configured to use the fastest mobile network available for data. You can also configure your phone to access a different set of networks entirely, or to behave in specific ways when roaming.

The following icons in the Status Bar indicate which kind of data network you’re connected to and the network signal strength.

Connected to the 4G network (LTE).

Connected to the EVDO network (EVDO revA).

Signal strength - more bars that are lit, the stronger the wireless signal.

Connected to another wireless service provider’s network (roaming).

When connected to slower networks, you may want to postpone using your phone for data-intensive tasks until you are connected to a faster network again or find a Wi-Fi network to connect to.

To disable data when roaming

You can prevent your phone from transmitting data over other carriers’ mobile networks when you leave an area that is covered by your carrier’s networks. This is useful for controlling expenses if your cell plan doesn’t include data roaming.

1.From the Home screen, tap the Apps Key > Settings > Tethering & networks > Mobile networks > Global data roaming access.

2.Tap Global data roaming to remove the checkmark from the box. You can still transmit data with a Wi-Fi connection when Global data roaming is disabled.