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#763# on iPhone: Turn Off T-Mobile International Data Roaming

By Muhammad Shahid · · 3 min read

Quick answer

#763#: #ROF# — disable international data roaming at the account level. 763 spells ROF, for roaming off. It removes the account-level permission for international data, which is a harder stop than the iOS toggle because it does not depend on a setting anyone can flip by accident.

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Key facts
Code#763#
What it does#ROF# — disable international data roaming at the account level.
Published forT-Mobile
TypeCarrier specific

#ROF# — disable international data roaming at the account level. This page explains what #763# does, how to use it on an iPhone and which carriers it applies to.

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What does #763# do?

763 spells ROF, for roaming off. It removes the account-level permission for international data, which is a harder stop than the iOS toggle because it does not depend on a setting anyone can flip by accident.

This is worth using on a child's line, a work line, or any phone travelling into a region with expensive pay-per-use data.

Texts and calls are governed separately. This code addresses data only.

How do I use #763#?

  1. Open the Phone app and tap Keypad.
  2. Type #763# exactly as written.
  3. Press the green Call button and wait for the result.

Which carriers does this apply to?

Published forT-Mobile
TypeCarrier specific
Good to knowT-Mobile lines. Blocks international data at the account level; voice and SMS roaming are controlled separately.
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Frequently asked questions

What does #763# do on iPhone?

#ROF# — disable international data roaming at the account level. 763 spells ROF, for roaming off. It removes the account-level permission for international data, which is a harder stop than the iOS toggle because it does not depend on a setting anyone can flip by accident.

What else should I know about #763#?

This is worth using on a child's line, a work line, or any phone travelling into a region with expensive pay-per-use data. Texts and calls are governed separately. This code addresses data only.

What are the steps for #763#?

1. Open the Phone app and tap Keypad. 2. Type #763# exactly as written. 3. Press the green Call button and wait for the result.

Where do I use #763#?

On the keypad of the Phone app.

Do I need to press Call after typing #763#?

Yes. Type it on the Phone keypad, then press the green Call button.

Is #763# a hidden or secret code?

No. It is a published service, not a hidden menu. iPhones do not have Android-style engineering menus.

Which carriers does #763# work on?

It is published for T-Mobile. T-Mobile lines. Blocks international data at the account level; voice and SMS roaming are controlled separately.

Does #763# work on Android phones too?

It is handled by the carrier or service rather than the iPhone, so it is not tied to one phone brand. Check with your carrier.

Will #763# work outside the US?

It is published for US carriers and services, so do not count on it abroad. Ask your carrier before you travel.

What if #763# does not work on my iPhone?

Check that it applies to your carrier first, because carriers decide which services they offer and can change them. If it should apply to your line, contact your carrier.

What is related to #763#?

#766#: Turn On T-Mobile International Data Roaming. #RON# — enable international data roaming on the account.

What else is in this category?

#2535#: T-Mobile Bill Ready Notification. Ask T-Mobile to text you when your bill is ready.

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