Roaming

New European Union rules coming into effect this week will slash the cost of using your mobile in most of Europe. But while it's been touted as "the end of roaming charges", it's not that simple.

Mobile firm Three is adding to its list of countries you can use your phone in without paying roaming charges from 15 June. But you'll still face a limit on the amount of your UK data allowance you can use abroad and fees for exceeding that limit – despite the much-touted 'ban' on EU roaming charges coming in next month.

Mobile network giant EE has become the first provider to confirm some customers with high data packages WILL face extra charges to use their full UK allowance while travelling in Europe, even after a supposed 'ban' on EU roaming charges has come into effect.

UK mobile users travelling in the European Union could still face hefty additional fees of about £7.80/GB to use their data allowance – despite a much-touted EU 'ban' on roaming charges coming into effect this summer.

Vodafone has launched free roaming in 40 destinations for new and upgrading customers – but free roaming will be compulsory across the EU from 15 June anyway, so for most it won't be worth signing up to a new contract for.

Mobile roaming outside the EU will be subject to UK VAT, the Chancellor has announced, in a move that's likely to result in millions of holidaymakers paying more to use their phone abroad.

Vodafone, EE and O2 have announced that millions of mobile phone customers will face inflationary mid-contract price hikes in the next couple of months. Here's what your rights are if you're affected – unfortunately if you're in your minimum term, you're unlikely to be able to quit your contract penalty-free.

EE has today been fined £2.7 million by regulator Ofcom for its "carelessness or negligence" in overcharging customers who sought its help while roaming in the EU.

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Mobile giant Three is adding 24 countries and territories including holiday hotspots Greece, Portugal and Germany to its 'Feel At Home' feature from next month, meaning you'll be able to use your mobile in these places at the same price as in the UK.