Observed arrival · 2026-09-11

RoamMode Wants to Put a Firewall Between You and Your Data Plan

roammode.net Observed source

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A proposed iPhone firewall that limits video, social apps, background sync, and hotspot traffic on travel eSIMs and tethered devices.

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RoamMode separates traffic control on the iPhone from traffic control applied to devices connected through its hotspot. Its examples show a Travel Strict profile preserving maps and messaging while reporting 312 MB used, and a Hotspot Shield profile allowing 1.2 GB of browser/work traffic while showing zero for video streaming and OS updates or Dropbox. The site says access will arrive through a future release and currently offers only a waitlist.

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