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Roaming Tariffs

The EU has ended roaming surcharges for all people who travel periodically within the EU. Roaming charges have been gradually reduced starting from 2006. Since 15 June 2017, people pay only domestic charges.

Inforgraphic depicting the gradual reduction of roaming charges over time in Europe

As of 15 June 2017, Roam like at home becomes a reality. People can now use mobile devices when travelling in the EU, paying the same prices as at home.

Changes in roaming tariffs

For more details, see a detailed explanation of what were the steps the European Commission has done to reduce roaming charges.

Regulated Roaming tariffs 2007 – 2016

(€ excl. VAT)

 

Voicecall made

Voicecall received

 SMS Data Data
        Wholesale MB Retail MB
2007 0,49 0,24      
2008 0,46 0,22      
2009 0,43 0,19 0,11 1,00  
2010 0,39 0,15 0,11 0,80  
2011 0,35 0,11 0,11 0,50  
2012 0,29 0,08 0,09 0,25 0,70
2013 0,24 0,07 0,08 0,15 0,45
2014 0,19 0,05 0,06 0,05 0,20
2015 0,19 0,05 0,06 0,05 0,20
2016 domestic price + up to 0,05 0,0114 domestic price + up to 0,02 0,05 domestic price + up to 0,05
2017 domestic price domestic price domestic price 0,0077 domestic price

You can find more details about Roam like at home on Your Europe.

Last update: 8 March 2020
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Implementation of the Regulatory Framework (Unit B.2)

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