In plain English
This means the device is using another mobile network instead of the one that normally serves the subscription. It includes voice, text, or data use while connected that way.
In context
Here, "roaming usage" identifies recorded voice, text, or data activity that occurred while the device was connected to a network other than its home network.
- Situation
- Reading telecom bills, usage, overage, credits, contract period, and payment status
- What it communicates
- labels activity recorded while the device was outside the home network.
Meaning limits
The term itself does not show how much was used or whether any extra cost applies.
Examples
“The statement separated roaming usage from use on the home network.”
“After the ferry reached shore, the account recorded roaming usage until the phone rejoined its home network.”