How do I know if my Samsung smartphone or tablet is connected to the internet?

A data connection comes at a cost. The contract you have with your network operator may allow a certain amount of megabytes of online transfer (typically 250, 500, 1000), after which you have to pay for every megabyte transferred beyond your allowance.

If you have a Pay as you Go contract with your operator you will likely have to pay for every time you use the data connection.

The below icon shows that your smartphone or tablet is connected to the internet via mobile network.

The below icon shows that your smartphone or tablet is connected to the internet via WiFi. This means that your device is wirelessly connected to the internet through another device, such as a router.

For details of connecting to the internet via Mobile Networks or WiFi, please check: here