UK govt warns travellers to EU of end to free mobile roaming

The UK government has issued new guidance warning that the guarantee of free mobile roaming across the EU, Iceland, Norway and Liechtenstein will end from 01 January 2021. This marks the end of the Brexit transition period.

The government advises customers to check their mobile operator for information on any roaming charges they might face from start-2021. During the transition period until that date, UK mobile operators are expected to continue to apply the 'roam like at home' regulation in the EU.