I did a quick search, but I didn't see a post that completely answered my questions. I'm traveling abroad for the next few months (mostly in Europe) and will be taking my iPhone 4s, which is on AT&T. I have a few questions about using my iPhone when traveling.
1. To avoid data roaming charges when I'm traveling, do I just need to switch "Data Roaming" under Settings to off? Are there any other settings that I should adjust to avoid possible fees? I know I could just switch it to Airplane Mode, but I still want to be able to receive text messages. Are there any apps I need to worry about that might not be covered by the data roaming setting?
2. Will I be able to use iMessage on wifi if my data is turned off? I have a few friends with the iPhone/iPad that I would like to keep in touch with, so it would be great if I could use iMessage to communicate with them.
3. I'm guessing apps with location-based services, such as Find Friends, will continue to work when I'm in wifi hotspots?
4. If I have data turned off, will I be able to access my voicemail when on wifi? I'm not sure how visual voicemail works for AT&T, but I would like to be able to check any messages if possible.
Any other tips appreciated!
Thanks
1. To avoid data roaming charges when I'm traveling, do I just need to switch "Data Roaming" under Settings to off? Are there any other settings that I should adjust to avoid possible fees? I know I could just switch it to Airplane Mode, but I still want to be able to receive text messages. Are there any apps I need to worry about that might not be covered by the data roaming setting?
2. Will I be able to use iMessage on wifi if my data is turned off? I have a few friends with the iPhone/iPad that I would like to keep in touch with, so it would be great if I could use iMessage to communicate with them.
3. I'm guessing apps with location-based services, such as Find Friends, will continue to work when I'm in wifi hotspots?
4. If I have data turned off, will I be able to access my voicemail when on wifi? I'm not sure how visual voicemail works for AT&T, but I would like to be able to check any messages if possible.
Any other tips appreciated!
Thanks