Commenting on the proposed plans to scrap all mobile roaming charges across the European Union as of next year, Ernest Doku, telecoms expert at Uswitch.com, says: “Our research shows that 15% of Brits have unfortunately arrived home from holiday to a massive phone bill – averaging £120 each on top of their typical monthly bills – due to roaming charges racked up on foreign turf.
“For those jetsetting within the EU where roaming charges are now capped, there is some protection, but 12% of Brits holidaying in Europe have still managed to clock up big roaming bills.
“Scrapping all roaming charges in EU countries is a real win for consumers. Not only will we be better protected from bill shock, but the doors will be open to foreign networks looking for a piece of the market in Britain, which could mean cheaper mobile deals too.
“But Brits still need to be extremely careful when using mobiles in non-EU countries where there is still no protection at all.”
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