Internet
Learn how to browse the internet on your phone.
Internet connections
Learn how to select the connection type to use to connect to the internet, and how to manage active data connections.
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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Use a Wi-Fi connection
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Select WiFi.
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Make sure WiFi networking is switched to On
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Select the connection you want to use.
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 mobile network.
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Switch Data connection to On
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Select mobile network > 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, select Highest connection speed and a connection. If the signal strength in your area is low, searching for or trying to stay connected to the fastest available network can use more battery power.
Mobile data access points may be 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 mobile network > add APN .
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Write the APN address in the APN field.
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Type in the username and password for your mobile data account.
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If the APN uses a proxy server, write 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 WiFi.
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 WiFi.
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Make sure WiFi networking is switched to On
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Select the Wi-Fi connection you want to use.
Connect to a hidden Wi-Fi
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Make sure WiFi networking is switched to On
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Select advanced >
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Write the network name, then select add.
Switch WiFi networking to Off 
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See About Wi-Fi connections .
Close a network connection
If an app in the background is using an internet connection, you can close the connection without closing the app.
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Close all mobile data connections
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Select mobile network.
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Switch Data connection to Off
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Close all Wi-Fi connections
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Select WiFi.
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Switch WiFi networking to Off
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Close all network connections
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Select flight mode.
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Switch Status to On
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Related topics
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See About Wi-Fi connections .
Share your mobile data connection
Want to use the internet on your laptop but don't have access? When you wirelessly tether your phone to your computer or other device, you can use your mobile data connection on that device. A Wi-Fi connection is created.
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Select
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Switch Sharing to On
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To change the name of your connection, select setup > Broadcast name , then write a name.
You can also type in a password for the connection.
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Select the connection on the other device.
The other device uses data from your data plan, which may result in data traffic costs. For info on availability and costs, contact your network service provider.
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See About Wi-Fi connections .