Dear KAUST community,

As you prepare for your travels, do not overlook the following security tips and tips to amend your phone’s data settings.

Data roaming charges without a plan are extremely expensive. To ensure that your device does not inadvertently connect to cellular data streams, we recommend you carry out the change of settings explained below prior to leaving the Kingdom.

Also note that third-country communication is very expensive. That means, for example, if you are in country B and calling country C (not KSA), the rates can be above 35 SAR/min.

Below are screenshots on how to perform the following actions:

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