Microsoft Lumia 550 - Define internet connections

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Define internet connections

If your network service provider charges you on a pay-as-you-use basis, you may want to

change the WiFi and mobile data settings to reduce your data costs. You can use different

settings for roaming and at home.

Important: Use encryption to increase the security of your WiFi connection. Using

encryption reduces the risk of others accessing your data.

Using a WiFi connection is generally faster and less expensive than using a mobile data

connection. If both WiFi and mobile data connections are available, your phone uses the WiFi

connection.
1. Swipe down from the top of the screen, and tap and hold WiFi.

2. Switch WiFi networking to On .

3. Select the connection you want to use.
Use a mobile data connection

Swipe down from the top of the screen, tap All settings > Network & wireless >

Mobile & SIM, and switch Data connection to On .
Use a mobile data connection when roaming

Swipe down from the top of the screen, and tap All settings > Network & wireless >

Mobile & SIM. Then switch Data roaming options to roam.
Connecting to the internet when roaming, especially when abroad, can raise data costs

substantially.

Tip: To follow your data usage, swipe down from the top of the screen, and tap All

settings > Network & wireless > Data usage.