Nokia 8.1 User Guide
6 Internet and connections
ACTIVATE WI-FI
Using a Wi-Fi connection is generally faster and less expensive than using a mobile data
connection. If both Wi-Fi and mobile data connections are available, your phone uses the Wi-
Fi connection.
Turn on Wi-Fi
1. Tap Settings > Network & Internet > Wi-Fi .
2. Switch Wi-Fi to On .
3. Select the connection you want to use.
Your Wi-Fi connection is active when is shown on the status bar at the top of the screen.
Important: Use encryption to increase the security of your Wi-Fi connection. Using encryption
reduces the risk of others accessing your data.
Tip: If you want to track locations when satellite signals are not available, for example when
you’re indoors or between tall buildings, switch Wi-Fi on to improve positioning accuracy.
USE A MOBILE DATA CONNECTION
Close the mobile data connection
Swipe down from the top of the screen, tap Mobile data and switch Mobile data off.
Turn on the mobile data connection
Swipe down from the top of the screen, tap Mobile data and switch Mobile data on.
Use a mobile data connection when roaming
Tap Settings > Network & Internet > Mobile network , and switch Roaming to On .
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Tip: To follow your data usage, tap Settings > Network & Internet > Data usage .
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Connecting to the internet when roaming, especially when abroad, can raise data costs substantially.
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