Oddly, O2 owns GiffGaff and is the MNO (host network) for Tesco mobile so any charges being reintroduced probably signify change is coming to O2 and Virgin. Stated with charges differing across the networks it is a “confusing time” to travel with your phone.ĭoku goes on to say, of the big four networks, O2 is the only one that is not currently planning to bring back roaming fees, whilst Virgin Mobile customers should also be safe from roaming charges “for this year at least”. The Brexit deal did not however, stipulate that these roaming charges could not be reintroduced in the future and unsurprisingly the networks have jumped at the opportunity to increase their charges.Įrnest Doku, a telecoms expert at the price comparison and switching service. In 2017, mobile networks in EU countries were banned from charging customers extra to use their phones in European countries, with the right to make calls, send SMS and use data allowances anywhere in Europe – roam like at home ( RLAH) – one of the most popular pieces of European legislation in the UK.
So if you’re planning on using your phone abroad it is important to make sure you’re not caught out by “Bill Shock” by checking with your carrier before you go.īetter still, why not join ONSIM where we will continue to offer our customers roaming in the UK 🇬🇧, EU 🇪🇺 and USA 🇺🇸 at no extra cost!Īlmost all of the big UK mobile phone networks, including EE, Sky Mobile, Three and Vodafone have already reintroduced EU roaming fees, with giffgaff and Tesco Mobile the latest names to announce changes. Despite assertions to the contrary, UK networks are reintroducing high roaming charges following the UK’s departure from the EU.
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