Should I turn off roaming on a locked phone while travelling in Hurghada to avoid charges?
Based on 1 discussion with 3 participants · Last activity: 24 days ago
TL;DR
Yes: before travelling to Hurghada, manually switch off mobile data and data roaming even if the phone is locked. A locked phone normally cannot be used to answer calls, but disabling roaming reduces the chance of an accidental network connection.
What the community said
The safest option is to turn off Mobile Data and Data Roaming in your settings before arriving in Egypt. A screen lock is not a substitute for disabling roaming.
25 days ago Mobile Data and Data Roaming
If the phone is genuinely locked, you normally cannot answer an incoming call. Still, do not rely on the lock alone for cost control—disable roaming in advance.
25 days ago
With roaming enabled, the phone may still register on a network or exchange background service data. To avoid unexpected charges, keep roaming off and use a local SIM or Wi‑Fi in Hurghada.
25 days ago local SIM card or Wi‑Fi