How to avoid high iPhone fees overseas?

I'm traveling to Spain and want to be able to use my iPhone. Is there a way to turn off the data and use it only as a phone unless I want to connect to the internet with Wi-Fi?

Put on Airplane Mode

Before I went to Europe, I went to Verizon and I asked them the exact same question! This is what they told me.

The first thing you do is go to Settings>General>Cellular>Cellular Data>Off
What this will do is restrict all data to wi-fi and instead of using your local towers, you'll only get notifications through wi-fi

Also, put your phone on Airplane Mode, which is just at the top of your settings!

Hope I helped. Have an amazing time in Spain!

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