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Dec 31, 2020 · The limit has been set at £45 per monthly billing period (currently €50 under EU law). This means you cannot continue to use mobile data services when roaming unless you actively chose to ...
Sep 19, 2023 · Initially, the four major UK mobile network operators (EE, O2, Vodafone and Three) all stated that they had no plans to change their mobile roaming policies. As of September 2023, however, only O2 still offer surcharge-free roaming in the EU. Some other providers, including giffgaff, Lebara, and Plusnet, have also not reintroduced EU roaming ...
Oct 1, 2024 · When the UK left the European Union (EU), EU 'roam like at home' rules – and UK law requiring mobile operators to alert customers of roaming charges when they start to roam – ceased to apply. Since then, some mobile operators have voluntarily continued to send their customers alerts, but there hasn't been a consistent approach across the board.
Jun 26, 2024 · New rules imposed by Ofcom, the UK’s communications regulator, take effect on 1 October 2024 and are designed to protect consumers from unexpected charges when using their mobile phones abroad and from the risks of inadvertent roaming – where phones of users living close to national borders connect to networks in neighbouring countries.
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Since 1 July 2022, the UK mobile roaming rules as set out in UK legislation no longer apply. These rules covered things like data roaming spending limits and automatically receiving a welcome message when entering a different country. Providers may still offer these services, however we recommend that you check for charges before travelling.
Jul 20, 2023 · Using your mobile abroad. Since 31 December 2020, the EU rules on roaming charges ceased to apply in the UK. This means that, like other destinations, the amount your mobile provider can charge you for using your mobile phone in EU countries, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein is no longer capped. Each of the UK mobile providers has different ...
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Sep 7, 2024 · Since Brexit, major UK mobile networks have updated their roaming policies. Vodafone, for example, has introduced a flat daily fee for roaming in Europe, while some plans still include free roaming. Similarly, EE has reintroduced roaming charges for new and upgrading customers, who now face daily fees to use their data, minutes, and texts abroad.