Datenroaming

data roaming

noun DA-ten-ro-ming Rare

Origin: partly from English 'roaming'

Usage Note

Datenroaming is the use of mobile data while abroad, using a foreign network. Since 2017, EU regulations eliminated extra roaming charges within the EU; travelers are often reminded to check Datenroaming-Einstellungen.

Examples

"Vergiss nicht, das Datenroaming im Ausland zu aktivieren."

Natural Translation

Don't forget to activate data roaming abroad.

Literal Translation

Forget not the data roaming abroad to activate.

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