Wifi when data service is off

Hi, next week Im travelling abroad, and I want to turn the data plan off, so my carrier doesent take all my assets and belongings away (we have the most expensive cell phone costs in the world in argentina). Nevertheless, i want to keep using my mail, bbm, twitter, and stuff through wi fi.
So what I did is turn off my data conection and turn on my wi fi in my house (the same thing I want to do abroad) and nothing worked.
I understand that what I wanna do is possible. In fact a bunch of people I know did it.
What shall I do?
Thanks

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