Uswitch comments on Vodafone's reintroduction of EU roaming charges
Ernest Doku, mobiles expert at Uswitch.com, comments: “This announcement by Vodafone comes just weeks after EE became the first major network to reintroduce roaming charges for customers visiting the EU.
“From January, new Vodafone customers and those upgrading after Wednesday (11th) will have to pay £2 a day to use their mobile phone in the EU, although buying in bulk reduces this to £1 a day.
“Any reintroduction of roaming charges means that consumers are paying a fee to use data and minutes they have already paid for.
“In the aftermath of Brexit, the UK’s biggest mobile providers all said that they had no immediate plans to change their charging models for consumers roaming within the EU.
“It’s disappointing for consumers to see that the situation looks to be shifting, with a risk that roaming at no additional cost could soon be a distant memory for UK residents.
“If you’re an existing Vodafone customer, these charges won’t affect you yet, but make sure you check the small print if you’re due an upgrade in the coming months.
“When it comes to travelling, don’t leave it till the last minute to check the roaming charges for your destination, and always use hotel and cafe Wi-Fi when on holiday where possible.”
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