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Roaming
German → American English
American English
Roaming
Nutzung eines Mobilfunk- oder Datendienstes in einem fremden Netz, meist im Ausland.
Achte im Ausland auf die Roaming-Gebühren deines Anbieters.In German, Roaming is often used in the mobile-telecom context. Be careful not to confuse it with general English roaming ('wandering'); in German, it usually refers to using your phone abroad on another network.
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Frequently asked questions
What does „Roaming“ mean in German?
„Roaming“ means using a mobile phone or data service on another network, usually while abroad.
Was ist der Unterschied zwischen Roaming und Datenroaming?
„Roaming“ is the general term; „Datenroaming“ refers specifically to mobile data usage abroad.
Ist „Roaming“ ein deutsches Wort?
It is used in German, especially in telecom, but it is an English loanword.
Welche Gebühren fallen beim Roaming an?
That depends on your provider and destination; roaming charges can be high outside the EU or without a special tariff.