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roaming usage

Roaming usage is the use of mobile voice, text, or data services when a subscriber's device is connected to a network other than the subscriber's home network.

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.”

Core meaning

“After the ferry reached shore, the account recorded roaming usage until the phone rejoined its home network.”

In context