US EditionCheap holiday phone use blocked by EU in another Brexit reset failure
- In 2025, the EU rejected the UK’s bid to restore free mobile roaming across European countries, dashing hopes for more affordable phone usage for British travelers on the continent.
- This followed Brexit's end to guaranteed free roaming in EU countries after December 2020, with member states like Spain and Italy opposing the UK’s re-entry.
- Since Brexit, most UK providers reinstated roaming fees, with variable costs depending on travel zones and plans, such as £2.59 daily on Lyca Mobile in the EU or £7.86 in further destinations.
- The 'roam like at home' scheme, which began in 2016 and saved UK users an estimated £1.4 billion annually, ended post-Brexit, and UK negotiators have faced EU resistance despite government efforts.
- The refusal signals continued higher roaming charges for British tourists in Europe and delays related to easing border controls, such as postponed e-gate access until at least October 2025.
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EU blocks UK bid to scrap roaming charges
British holidaymakers face more frustration as EU says no to cheaper mobile use abroad British travellers hoping for a return to free EU roaming are set for disappointment. As part of the UK government’s attempt to ‘reset’ Brexit relations, a proposal to scrap mobile phone roaming charges was pushed forward by Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer’s team, but has now been firmly rejected by EU member… Source
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