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Mobile Roaming
- To use your mobile phone when abroad, you need to connect to a local network.
- The local (or host) operator will then charge your home operator for handling calls, texts and data.
- Eurotariff
- What you pay for making a call
- What your friends pay for receiving your call
- What you pay for receiving a call
- What your friends pay for calling you
- Be aware...
- Background
- Useful links
- Since July 2010, when roaming within the EU, the new maximum limit for calls made is 39 cent + VAT per minute while the maximum limit for calls received is 15 cent + VAT per minute.
- The maximum amount that can now be charged for data is capped at 1 euro + VAT per megabyte and SMS text messages at 11 cent + VAT. Be aware that unless you inform your operator otherwise, your data roaming limit will now be capped at €50 +VAT.
- Since July 2009 operators are obliged to charge per second but can apply an initial minimum charging period of 30 seconds.
Since July 2010, 39 cent + VAT or less per minute, depending on your operator.
Nothing.
Since July 2010, 15 cent + VAT or less per minute, depending on your operator.
Mobile operators are no longer allowed to charge customers for the receipt of a voicemail message while roaming in the EU
The normal charge stated by their operator.
- There are several mobile networks in each country.
- When you arrive at your destination, you will probably be automatically connected to one - not necessarily the cheapest one for you.
- Before your trip, check with your mobile provider or ComReg so you can select the best network available as soon as you arrive.
- Consider switching from your current home network to another operator if they have a better deal. Remember these are maximum prices and operators are free to offer cheaper rates.
The EU Roaming Regulation of 2007 introduced a cap on roaming costs within the EU and provided for further reductions at future dates.
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