 Jassim's overseas on an important business trip. He's been checking his email, chatting over Skype, and browsing the web on his tablet. But Jassim doesn't realise that this is costing him a fortune. Let's face it, data roaming is expensive. So what can you do to keep your costs down? First, ask your service provider about roaming charges in the country you're visiting. They may offer an international data package which makes roaming much cheaper. Otherwise, consider buying a local prepaid SIM card when you arrive. Limit the time you spend online and avoid big downloads and attachments. Your device can even eat up data when you're not using it. So set your phone to receive emails manually and turn off automatic updates. Try to use free Wi-Fi whenever you can. And remember, you can always switch off data roaming entirely. Here's how. On an Android device, simply go to settings and select the wireless networks tab. Then select mobile network settings and turn data roaming off. On an iPhone or iPad, select the settings icon. Go to the general tab and then go to network and turn data roaming off. And if you have a BlackBerry, go to the main menus manage settings function. Then select the mobile network option and simply turn data services off. By limiting your data roaming, you can save money and enjoy your trip worry free. To find out more about data roaming, visit ICTKATAR.QA or talk to your local provider.