I will have my iphone4 in London and just want to be able to text internationally and use the wifi in hotel. No phone calls. I know I can buy an int'l text plan. How do I set the phone so that no incoming phone calls are charged roaming fees.

Do you know if I can send photos as a part of texting or is that somehow associated with data?

Thanks for any help. And yes, I am a big dummy when it comes to gadgets.

Don't answer incoming calls and don't retrieve phone messages. You should disable data roaming by Setting > General > Mobile Data > Data Roaming > Off.

You can send photos as part of an email. You can make and receive international calls using something like Skype or AT&T international calling app at extremely low cost.

If you are not going to use all of the iPhones features, why have one?

you can text via imessage if you're in wifi area. take your SIM card out and leave it in your wallet

Thank you. I use the iPhone when traveling as a camera/iPad/texting device. Will retrieve email when I am in the hotel using wifi. . Do not want to incur any roaming charges!