Data Roaming on iphone

[michael edge]

Have owned an iphone for a coule of months now and have made sure that I switch off data roaming function before going abroad and switch back on when returning.
Nontheless have incurred horrendous data downloading charges for dowloading email in free wifi environment abroad.

Can anyone please help and explain what I might be doing wrong, or perhaps it is a problem with the iphone?

 

[-aggie-]

What you did should have been fine, as long as you were using free wifi. You should contact AT&T for an explanation.

Did you have fetch or push on?

 

[michael edge]

Thanks for the reply. I was prompted for push, yes, is that the reason for the charges?

 

[-aggie-]

Thanks for the reply. I was prompted for push, yes, is that the reason for the charges?

It could be. From the AT&T site:

What can you do to minimize your international data charges?
Turn Data Roaming "OFF": By default, the setting for international data roaming will be in the "OFF" position.
To turn data roaming "ON/OFF", tap on Settings>General>Network>Data Roaming
– Turning "OFF" data roaming blocks email, browsing, visual voicemail and downloads, but it will not block text or picture/video messages.
– When abroad, international roaming rates apply when you send text or picture/video messages.
– To access audible voicemail when data roaming is “OFF”, tap on Phone>Voicemail. International roaming voice rates apply.
Utilize Wi-Fi instead of 3G/GPRS/EDGE: Wi-Fi is available in many international airports, hotels and restaurants to browse the Web or check email.
Turn Fetch New Data “OFF”: Check email and sync contacts and calendars manually instead of having the data pushed to your iPhone automatically. This way you can control the flow of data coming to your iPhone.
To turn off the Auto-Check functionality tap on Settings>Mail, Contacts, Calendars>Fetch New Data, Change Push to “OFF” and select option Fetch Manually