Mobile Roaming Charges in Europe - have they been abolished yet?
I am currently based in Friedrichshafen, Germany. I have a German sim card. I will be travelling to Switzerland, Austria and France during this Christmas season and I would like to know if the European Union has passed laws abolishing roaming charges within these regions (EU countries). I have read a few articles and wiki links similar to these but can anybody provide an authentic source?
I use a sim card purchased from Media Markt. However, on my phone, it shows the service provider in Germany as Vodafone. My partner uses a Lebara sim card. Answers specific to these service providers would be helpful. I tried contacting the service providers but I have not got any conclusive replies from them. They told me that I will receive some sort of notification (either through sms or e-mail) about how things would be but I have not received anything.
Best Answer
No. They were last lowered in April 2016 and will be completely abolished on June 15th 2017. In this link you can find the timetable for the changes: https://ec.europa.eu/digital-single-market/en/roaming-tariffs
Pictures about "Mobile Roaming Charges in Europe - have they been abolished yet?"
Can I still use data roaming in Europe?
There's no longer a difference between using your mobile in the EU and in the rest of the world \u2013 you can be charged for roaming everywhere. However, different operators may have different rules for different regions and countries.Will I get charged for roaming?
Roaming allows you to make calls, send texts, and use wireless data even when you're outside of your network's boundaries. The downside, of course, is that roaming data usually comes with extra charges to your account.Should I turn off data roaming in Europe?
When you use another mobile network to access the internet on your phone while still being billed by your normal provider. It can be pricey, so many experts advise people to turn data roaming off while they are abroad.Is roaming free in UK?
Three, EE and Vodafone are all reintroducing roaming fees for customers travelling to the EU. Between 2017 and the end of 2020, UK consumers were able, within reason, to use the minutes, texts and data included on their mobile phone tariffs when travelling in the EU.Euroballs: The end of roaming charges in Europe
Sources: Stack Exchange - This article follows the attribution requirements of Stack Exchange and is licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0.
Images: Ketut Subiyanto, Kampus Production, Kampus Production, Skylar Kang