Installation & SetupUpdated: January 10, 20262 min read

When Should I Turn On Data Roaming?

Data Roaming must be ON for your travel eSIM to work. Here's when and how to enable it safely.

Data Roaming must be ON for your Roamiya eSIM to connect abroad. But don't worry – you won't get surprise charges.


πŸ€” Why is Data Roaming Required?

Travel eSIMs work by "roaming" onto local partner networks in your destination country (e.g., SoftBank in Japan, Orange in France).

Without Data Roaming enabled, your phone refuses to connect to these networks.


πŸ”’ Will I Get Charged Extra?

No. Roaming charges only apply to your home carrier's SIM. Your Roamiya eSIM has a fixed price – no surprise fees.

Pro Tip: Turn Data Roaming OFF for your home SIM to be 100% safe:

  • iPhone: Settings > Cellular > Primary (Home SIM) > Data Roaming OFF.
  • Android: Settings > Connections > Mobile Networks > (Select Home SIM) > Data Roaming OFF.

Then turn it ON only for your Roamiya eSIM.


βš™οΈ How to Enable Data Roaming

iPhone

  1. Settings > Cellular.
  2. Tap your Roamiya eSIM.
  3. Toggle Data Roaming to ON βœ….

Android

  1. Settings > Connections > Mobile Networks.
  2. Toggle Data Roaming ON.
  3. (If you have multiple SIMs, select the Roamiya eSIM first).

πŸ“… When to Turn It On?

PhaseAction
Before flightEnable Roaming for Roamiya eSIM, disable for home SIM.
On the planeKeep phone in Airplane Mode.
Upon landingTurn off Airplane Mode. Auto-connect!

Troubleshooting

If you still see "No Service" after enabling: πŸ‘‰ No Service Troubleshooting Guide

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