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description: "Everything about data roaming at Mobile Vikings: how to enable or disable mobile internet abroad and which rates apply."
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# Mobile internet abroad

Mobile internet abroad, also known as data roaming.

## How does it work?

Mobile internet abroad is possible thanks to roaming. Roaming means using a mobile network other than Mobile Vikings when you are abroad. Your device will automatically switch to a local network.

## Rates

Want to know which rates apply abroad?

[Go to this page](https://mobilevikings.be/en/support/rates-and-use-abroad)

## Turn on/off

Want to turn data roaming on/off? You can easily do this through your device settings.

### iOS

1.  Go to the Start screen and choose **Settings**.

2.  Choose **Mobile Service**.

3.  Choose **Mobile Data Options**.

4.  Turn on or turn off Data Roaming.

### Android

1.  Go to the Start screen and choose **Settings**.

2.  Choose **Connections**.

3.  Choose **Mobile networks**.

4.  Disable **Data roaming SIM 1**.

5.  Data roaming has been disabled.

## Help

Having trouble with your mobile internet abroad? Then it’s best to go through this checklist:

### iOS

**1\. Restart your device** as soon as you arrive abroad.

**2\. Manual network selection:**

- Go to **Settings**.

- Tap **Mobile Network**.

- Tap **Network Selection**.

- Turn off the Automatic option.

- Wait for the available networks to appear (this can take up to two minutes).

- Select one of the local providers.

**3\. Mobile data outside the EU:** check out our [**Global Data Pass**](https://mobilevikings.be/en/support/global-data-pass).

### Android

**1\. Restart your device** as soon as you arrive abroad.

**2\. Manual network selection:**

- Go to **Settings**.

- Tap Connections.

- Go to Mobile Networks > Network Operators

- Turn off Select automatic option.

- Wait for the available networks to appear (this can take up to two minutes).

- Select one of the local providers.

**3\. Mobile data outside the EU:** check out our [**Global Data Pass**](https://mobilevikings.be/en/support/global-data-pass).