Tesco Mobile's offers its customers free roaming in a number of European locations, including all EU countries, with a scheme called 'Home From Home.
Under its terms, customers can make calls, send texts and use the internet on their phone at no extra cost when travelling abroad.
Already a Tesco customer? Or tempted to switch to take advantage of this new offer? Read on and we’ll answer all the key questions about Tesco's roaming charges and what they means for you.
The offer is simple. With Home from Home, Tesco Mobile is letting its customers use their calls, texts and data when travelling abroad.
As long as you make calls and send texts to UK numbers and don’t go over your data allowance, you won’t be charged a penny extra, even though you’re outside the country.
Here's the full list of Tesco Mobile Home From Home countries:
Austria
Azores
Belgium
Bulgaria
Canary Islands
Croatia
Republic of Cyprus
Czech Republic
Denmark
Estonia
Finland
France
French Guyana
Germany
Gibraltar
Greece
Guadeloupe
Guernsey
Hungary
Iceland
Ireland (Republic of)
Isle of Man
Jersey
Italy
Latvia
Liechtenstein
Lithuania
Luxembourg
Madeira
Malta
Martinique
Mayotte
Monaco
Netherlands
Norway
Poland
Portugal
Reunion
Romania
San Marino
Slovakia
Slovenia
Spain
St. Martin
St. Barts
Sweden
Switzerland
Vatican City
Pay as you go customers can still use their mobile phones internationally, with different call and data charges depending on where you're travelling to.
Region 1 | Cost per min/text |
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Calls to UK and region 1 | In bundle or 25p/min |
Calls to region 2 | 59p/min |
Calls to region 3 | 69p/min |
Calls to region 4 | £1.49/min |
Receiving Calls | FREE |
Texts to UK & region 1 | In bundle or 10p/text |
Texts to region 2, 3 and 4 | 20p/text |
Data | In bundle or 10p/MB |
Region 2 | Cost per min/text |
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Calls to UK and region 1 | 69p |
Calls to region 2 | 79p |
Calls to region 3 | 89p |
Calls to region 4 | £1.49 |
Receiving Calls | 69p |
Texts to all regions | 40p |
Data | £5/MB |
Region 3 | Cost per min/text |
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Calls to UK and region 1 | 89p |
Calls to region 2 | 99p |
Calls to region 3 | £1.29 |
Calls to region 4 | £1.49 |
Receiving Calls | 89p |
Texts to all regions | 40p |
Data | £5/MB |
Region 4 | Cost per min/text |
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Calls to UK, region 1, 2, 3 & 4 | £1.49 |
Receiving Calls | £1.49 |
Texts to all regions | 40p |
Data | £5/MB |
When travelling to a Home From Home destination, you’ll receive a welcome text from Tesco Mobile when you arrive. This will include a link to the main Tesco Mobile Home From Home page as well as contact details and information you might need while away.
Tesco Mobile will be charging for inclusive calls, texts and data within EU countries from Spring 2023.
As long as you’re calling EU numbers, calls cost 4p per minute and texts 1p per minute. Local rates outside the EU may vary, although these should be spelled out to you via a text message when you arrive in your destination.
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