IPhone roaming question

I've just purchased a new iPhone 3Gs on an 02 contract in the UK but am unclear what the roaming feature is and whether or not I should have it switched on.
I understand there may be some horrendous charges if used overseas but I don't intend on leaving the country anytime soon.
Thanks

Data Roaming is when roaming internationally only - data or internet access via another carrier's cellular network charged at international roaming rates. Unless you are roaming internationally and need data or internet access via another carrier's cellular network, there is no reason to have Data Roaming on.

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I would like to know if I have a GPS software like Tomtom, and if I try to use it, it will need some kind of data connection for the aGPS assistance?
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