Internet
Learn how to browse the internet on your phone.
Internet connections
Learn how to connect to the internet.
Define how your phone connects to the internet
Does your network service provider charge you a fixed fee for data transfer, or on a pay as you use basis? To use the optimal connection method, change the Wi-Fi and mobile data settings.
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Select Wi-Fi and the desired connection.
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.
Use a mobile data connection
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Select cellular.
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Switch Data connection to On
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Select cellular > Data roaming options > roam .
Data roaming means using your phone to receive data over networks that your network service provider doesn't own or operate.
Connecting to the internet when roaming, especially when abroad, can raise data costs substantially.
To use the fastest available mobile connection, switch 3G connection to On . If the signal strength for a 3G network in your area is low, searching for or trying to stay connected to it can use more battery power.
Mobile data access points are usually sent to you by your network service provider. You can manually add access points.
Manually add a mobile data access point
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Select cellular > add APN .
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Enter the APN address in the APN field.
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Enter the username and password for your mobile data account.
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If the APN uses a proxy server, enter the address and port number in the appropriate fields.
If you later change your network service provider, for instructions on how to get the internet settings, go to www.nokia.com/support .
About Wi-Fi connections
Select > and Wi-Fi.
Your phone periodically checks for and notifies of available connections. The notification appears briefly at the top of the screen. To manage your Wi-Fi connections, select the notification.
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Connect to a Wi-Fi network
Connecting to a Wi-Fi network is a handy way of accessing the internet. When out and about, you can connect to Wi-Fi networks in public places, such as a library or internet café.
Select > and Wi-Fi.
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Make sure Wi-Fi networking is switched to On
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Select the desired Wi-Fi connection.
Connect to a hidden Wi-Fi
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Make sure Wi-Fi networking is switched to On
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Select advanced >
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Enter the network name, and select add.
Switch Wi-Fi networking to Off 
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Related topics
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See About Wi-Fi connections .
Close a network connection
If an application in the background is using an internet connection, you can close the connection without closing the application.
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Close all mobile data connections
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Select cellular.
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Switch Data connection to Off
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Close all Wi-Fi connections
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Select Wi-Fi.
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Switch Wi-Fi networking to Off
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Close all network connections
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Select airplane mode.
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Switch airplane mode to On
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Related topics
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See About Wi-Fi connections .