Traveling to Costa Rica with iPhone...

[SKYWRIDER]

I dont want to get back with a large roaming bill. I plan to use the Skype app for all my calls and the Hotel WiFi for checking email.

Is there anything I need to do to my phone to make sure Im not being charged "in the background"? Im thinking about turning off Push Notifications. Anything else???

Thanks!

 

[i_is_for_iphone]

put phone in airplane mode then turn wifi on

 

[Gregoris]

or in the settings turn off data and 3g

settings >general > Network > enable 3g and cellular data turn them off

 

[i_is_for_iphone]

or in the settings turn off data and 3g

settings >general > Network > enable 3g and cellular data turn them off

that still leaves accidental pocket dialing or answering

 

[Giver]

How do you pocket-dial an iPhone?

 

[i_is_for_iphone]

How do you pocket-dial an iPhone?

honestly not sure if its even possible but why risk it when airplane mode with wifi on gives the OP everything he wants?

also not all carriers allow free incoming SMS especially when abroad

 

[CLDavid]

put phone in airplane mode then turn wifi on

Agreed - this is how I've done it when I've gone out of the country with my iPhone. The trick is just finding some unlocked WiFi networks, which (depending on where you're at) shouldn't be too hard.

Also, if you use things like Dropbox or Evernote to save travel related info (as I often do) make sure you save your important info for "offline" viewing. That way, you can get to it even if you can't find WiFi.

Have fun in Costa Rica!


- David Z.

 

[SKYWRIDER]

Thanks guys.

Lastly, what if I wanted to use my iPhone for navigation? Does that use data that will be charged?