Do I need to have data roaming on in Ireland?

NiftyDigits

bigpat wrote: »

Yes its T-Mobile which is EE. OK so I leave data roaming off but why can't I connect to 'normal' services? What setting would that be? Nexus 5 Android 4.4.

Really appreciate help so far.

You can turn it back on. As aforementioned, you can't Data Roam with T-Mobile without purchasing a Data Bundle.

Make sure data roaming is enabled on your phone, Open your internet browser to purchase.
The internet won’t work on your phone abroad unless you buy a Booster. This is to prevent you running up a large bill for internet usage by mistake.
If your Booster runs out and you need more internet, we’ll give you the option to buy another one. It’s as simple as that.

When you switch it back on then attempt to browse, you should be taken to a page wherein you can select the bundle that you want.

Look here

Alternatively, if your phone isn't SIM locked, get a local SIM for the duration.

bigpat

But my problem is not lack of data roaming. I don't NEED data. Just normal calls and texts while away from WiFi which I will be for the next few days. Can I get that without data roaming?

bigpat

Oh I think I see what you mean. Turn data back on just don't buy any data bundle because I don't need to browse unless on WiFi. Is that it?

NiftyDigits

bigpat wrote: »

But my problem is not lack of data roaming. I don't NEED data. Just normal calls and texts while away from WiFi which I will be for the next few days. Can I get that without data roaming?

You should be able to use it without Data Roaming. As long as normal Roaming is switched on

Yolina

bigpat wrote: »

But my problem is not lack of data roaming. I don't NEED data. Just normal calls and texts while away from WiFi which I will be for the next few days. Can I get that without data roaming?

Data and roaming are two separate things so you need to have roaming enabled but set data to off

NiftyDigits

You can leave both on in any case....with T-Mobile.

bigpat

Tried various combinations of that. No luck yet. Went to Settings.. More..mobile networks.. Preferred type..and set it from 4g to 3g then tried to select a network. Nothing. Giving up for today. At least family's phones are fine. Just can't go off by myself like I was planning

NiftyDigits

Look here if you have not done this already. Here too

If they are both set to Automatic and On and still no go...

Manual network selection

To manually select the wireless network the device connects to, follow these steps:


From any Home screen, tap the All appsicon.
Tap Settings.
Under 'WIRELESS & NETWORKS," tap More... to display more options.
Tap Mobile networks.
Tap Network operators.
Tap Search networks.
Tap the desired network.

ballyblack

you have to have 'Roaming' enabled by your provider !

you may have to contact therm?

Have you?

It should be ON by default but maybe it got switched OFF



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