Signal & cellular data
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Signal & cellular data

View cellular network signal, turn international roaming or your mobile data connection on or off.

INSTRUCTIONS & INFO
  1. The Signal Bars display the connection strength. The more bars that are displayed, the better the connection. The less bars displayed, the poorer the connection.
    Note: View the AT&T Wireless Network coverage map.
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  2. When connected to 4G LTE, the 4G LTE icon will be displayed in the notification bar.
    Note: To learn more about the AT&T network, visit att.com/network.
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  3. To turn Mobile data on and off, swipe down from the Notification bar.
    Note: Mobile data is on by default. Turning off the mobile data will not allow any data to be transferred over the wireless network. Wi-Fi, voice control, voice function and standard text messaging are still allowed. You can also turn data on/off using your myAT&T account. Learn more about disabling or activating AT&T Mobile Share memeber's data usage by device.
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  4. Tap the Settings icon.
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  5. Tap Networks, then scroll to and tap More.
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  6. Tap Mobile networks.
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  7. Tap the desired selection.
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  8. To enable data roaming, tap International data roaming.
    Note: Data roaming is off by default. Enabling Data roaming will allow the device to attach to foreign wireless network signals when avaliable. International roaming charges will apply. This setting does not apply to voice access which requires additional provisioning for usage on international networks. To learn more, visit the AT&T International website.
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  9. Turn on as desired.
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  10. To quickly turn Mobile data on or off, swipe down from the Notification bar.
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  11. Tap the Edit icon.
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  12. Tap the Check icon next to Data enabled.
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  13. Now when you swipe down from the Notification bar, you will have quick access to Mobile data to turn it on and off as desired.
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