Signal & Cellular Data
View cellular network signal, turn cellular data, international roaming, and mobile data on or off.
To For the best 5G experience, pair your 5G device with an eligible plan. Heads up: AT&T 5G may not be in your area. Learn more. To view locations using AT&T voice and data services, visit the AT&T Network coverage map.
In this article, you will learn how to:
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• Check network connection strength
• Access cellular data
• Turn mobile data on or off
• Turn international data on or off
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Check network connection strength
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• CONNECTION TYPE: When connected to 5G, the 5G icon will be displayed in the Notification bar.
• CONNECTION STRENGTH: The Signal Bars display the connection strength. The more bars that are displayed, the better the connection.
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Access cellular data
1. To access cellular data, press the Center Dynamic key to access the Menu. Press the navigation keys to highlight the 
Settings app, then press the Select button to select.Â
2. Press the navigation keys to navigate to Network & internet, then press the Select button. Press the down navigation key to highlight SIMs and press the Select button.
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3. Press the Select button to select the desired SIM.
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Turn mobile data on or off
From the SIM screen, press the navigation keys to highlight the Mobile Data switch, then press the Select button to enable or disable.Â
Note: When you disable mobile data, you will be prompted to press the Right Dynamic key to confirm. Alternately, you can turn cellular data on and off from the Quick Settings menu. Mobile data is on by default. Turning off mobile data will not allow any data to be transferred over the wireless network. Wi-Fi access, voice function, and standard text messaging are still allowed. You can also turn data on or off by device using your own myAT&T account.
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Turn international data on or off
From the SIM screen, press the navigation keys to highlight the International Data Roaming switch, then press the Select button to enable or disable.
Note: Data roaming is off by default. Enabling Data roaming will allow the device to attach to foreign wireless network signals when available. 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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