Hello
I am in the UK and I have a Samsing Galaxy S23 running Android 14.
The package I have with my UK network provider also permits me to use my domestic package with the same cost and limits in other countries including those of the EU
I am going on a European Cruise in September visiting only European countries which are included in my mobile package and researching in advance to ensure I avoid unexpected and expensive Roaming Charges especially when in international waters as I have heard the Maritime mobile network is very expensive.
The internet is a little confusing in that it mentions disabling Data Roaming in the main settings but there is no mention anywhere of the Mobile ?Data setting in the Quick Settings.
I notice that when I switch Mobile Data on or off in my "Quick Settings" it has no effect on the Data Roaming setting in main settings so I do not understand the relevance of the Mobile Data setting in "Quick Settings".
Please can anyone clarify the following for me.
1 Is it the case that the Mobile Data "Quick Setting" will only allow the mobile phone to connect to the Lebara/Vodafone mobile network and can therefore remain switched on at all time? In other words, if I disable Data Roaming in the Main settings but leave Mobile Data switched on in Quick Settings the phone will not connect to any other mobilem network including the Maritime Network?
2 For my every day use in the UK, Data Roaming in the main settings is disabled all the time. Does this need to be enabled when I arrive in France, Spain and Italy to enable connection the the roaming network for Lebara/Vodafone?
3 When in France, Spain or Italy must I enable BOTH Mobile Data in "Quick Settings AND Data Roaming in the main settings?
4 In order to avoid mistaken and costly connection to the maritime network whilst in international waters must I disable BOTH Mobile Data in "Quick Settings AND Data Roaming in the main settings?
Thank you in advance and best regards
Stefan Kuc
