Which UK networks still include EU roaming, and what do the others charge?
Short answer
O2, giffgaff, Tesco Mobile, SMARTY, iD Mobile and Lebara include EU roaming on their plans, most with a data limit between 5GB and 30GB. EE, Vodafone and Three charge a daily fee on many plans, from £2 to £2.75. Sky Mobile charges £2 a day and VOXI sells passes. Check your own plan before you travel.
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Networks in the table that include EU roaming on every plan
£2 to £2.75
Daily EU charge at EE, Vodafone, Three and Sky Mobile
65075
Text PAC here to switch network and keep your number
Since Brexit, each UK network sets its own EU roaming terms. The table uses each network's own pages, read on 13 October 2026.
EU roaming on UK mobile networks
| Network | EU roaming on its plans, and the price when it is not included | Fair use limit and date read |
|---|---|---|
| EE | Included on Essentials Plus, All Rounder and Full Works plans taken from 29 August 2024, and on tariffs launched before 7 July 2021. Other plans pay £2.72 a day, or £16.50 for a 7-day pass. | Up to 50GB in Europe if your UK allowance is above 50GB. Read 13 October 2026. |
| O2 | Included at no extra cost in its Europe Zone for every customer. | Up to 25GB if your UK allowance is over 25GB, then you need a data Bolt On. Read 13 October 2026. |
| Vodafone | Included on Euro Roam and Global Roam plans. Other plans pay £2.75 a day in Zone B, which includes France, Spain, Greece and Portugal. An 8-day pass costs £16 and a 15-day pass £21. Every pay monthly plan includes Ireland. | Up to 25GB if your UK allowance is above 25GB, then £3.84 per GB. Read 13 October 2026. |
| Three | Value and Complete plans come with inclusive roaming or daily Go Roam passes. Otherwise £2.75 a day if you joined or upgraded from 18 December 2025, or £2 if you joined or upgraded between 1 October 2021 and 17 December 2025. | Up to 12GB of your data allowance. Read 13 October 2026. |
| giffgaff | Included with any plan in 37 EU Zone destinations, with no daily charge. | Up to 5GB of data. Read 13 October 2026. |
| Tesco Mobile | Included on pay monthly and pay as you go in 48 Home From Home destinations, which cover every EU country. No daily charge. | No separate data cap is stated. A surcharge can apply if you spend more time, or use more allowance, in these destinations than in the UK. Read 13 October 2026. |
| Sky Mobile | Not included. £2 a day, charged only on days you call, text or use data abroad. Free for Sky VIP Diamond customers. | Up to 25GB of roaming data per billing period per SIM. Read 13 October 2026. |
| SMARTY | Included in SMARTY plans when you travel in the EU, with no daily charge. | Up to 12GB of your monthly data. Read 13 October 2026. |
| iD Mobile | Included as standard on all plans in 50 destinations, such as France and Spain. No daily charge. | Up to 30GB if you joined or upgraded from 21 June 2023. Read 13 October 2026. |
| Lebara | Included on all plans across the EU, with no daily charge. | Up to 30GB of data. Read 13 October 2026. |
| VOXI | Not included, apart from Ireland, the Isle of Man, Iceland and Norway. A European Roaming Pass costs £15 for 8 days or £20 for 15 days. VOXI's own pages give £2.45 and £2.60 for a single day. | Your plan's data or 20GB, whichever is less. Read 13 October 2026. |
Which UK networks include EU roaming as standard?
Six of the eleven networks in the table include EU roaming on every plan, within fair use limits. EE, Vodafone and Three include it on some plans and charge on others.
- Included on every plan: O2, giffgaff, Tesco Mobile, SMARTY, iD Mobile and Lebara.
- Included on some plans: EE on Essentials Plus, All Rounder and Full Works plans taken from 29 August 2024, Vodafone on Euro Roam and Global Roam plans, and Three on Value and Complete plans.
- Sky Mobile charges £2 a day on every plan, although Sky VIP Diamond customers roam free. VOXI sells European Roaming Passes.
- EE, Vodafone, Three and VOXI let you use your allowance in the Republic of Ireland at no extra cost.
Sources: EE: roaming with EE (read 13 October 2026); EE: pay monthly plan terms from 20 August 2026 (read 13 October 2026); EE: pay monthly price plans (read 13 October 2026); O2: EU roaming (read 13 October 2026); O2: roaming fair usage policy (read 13 October 2026); Vodafone: global roaming (read 13 October 2026); Vodafone: out-of-bundle price changes from April 2026 (read 13 October 2026); Three: Go Roam (read 13 October 2026); giffgaff: roaming charges (read 13 October 2026); Tesco Mobile: Home From Home (read 13 October 2026); Sky Mobile: global roaming (read 13 October 2026); Sky Mobile: fair usage policy (read 13 October 2026); SMARTY: roaming and international (read 13 October 2026); iD Mobile: roaming (read 13 October 2026); Lebara: roaming rate finder (read 13 October 2026); VOXI: does VOXI have European roaming? (read 13 October 2026); VOXI: benefits (read 13 October 2026)
What changed for EU roaming after Brexit?
Roaming in the EU at no extra cost is no longer guaranteed, so each network now sets its own terms.
- GOV.UK says that since the UK left the EU, surcharge-free roaming in EU and EEA countries is no longer guaranteed.
- EE charges a daily fee on tariffs launched from 7 July 2021 unless the plan includes roaming. Tariffs launched before then include EU roaming at no extra cost.
- Three's daily charges do not apply to pay monthly plans that started before 1 October 2021.
- Ofcom says several legal protections written specifically for roaming fell away at the end of June 2022.
- Since 1 October 2024, Ofcom's rules require networks to message you when you start roaming, in the EU or further afield, unless you have opted out. The message must explain the charges, any fair use limits and how long time-limited charges last, and tell you that you can set or change a bill limit.
Sources: GOV.UK: using your mobile in EU and EEA countries (read 13 October 2026); EE: pay monthly price plans (read 13 October 2026); Three: Go Roam (read 13 October 2026); Ofcom: mobile roaming, strengthening customer protection (22 March 2024) (read 13 October 2026); Ofcom: using your mobile abroad (read 13 October 2026)
How do daily roaming charges and passes work?
A daily charge unlocks your UK allowance abroad for one day. A pass covers a set number of days for one price, so it only pays off if you would use your phone on most of them.
- EE's £2.72 daily charge covers a UK day, from midnight to midnight UK time. Its 7-day pass costs £16.50.
- At EE's prices, seven daily charges come to £19.04, so its pass costs less only if you would use your phone on all seven days.
- Three's daily charge unlocks your allowance for 24 hours, and a Go Roam pass can give you up to two days of roaming free.
- Sky Mobile charges its £2 only on days you make a call, send a text or use data abroad.
- Vodafone's European passes cost £16 for 8 days or £21 for 15 days. A pass starts when you begin roaming, and only one can run at a time.
- VOXI's passes count down from the day you buy them, not the day you first use them, so buy close to your trip.
Sources: EE: pay monthly price guide from 7 October 2026 (read 13 October 2026); EE: roaming with EE (read 13 October 2026); Three: Go Roam (read 13 October 2026); Sky Mobile: global roaming (read 13 October 2026); Vodafone: global roaming (read 13 October 2026); VOXI: does VOXI have European roaming? (read 13 October 2026)
What do fair use limits mean when you roam?
Fair use rules cap how much data you can use abroad, and how long you can roam before extra charges apply.
- Data caps on EU roaming run from 5GB at giffgaff to 50GB at EE, where the limit applies if your UK allowance is above 50GB.
- O2 lets you use up to 25GB if your UK allowance is over 25GB. After that, or once your UK data runs out, you need a data Bolt On.
- Vodafone charges £3.84 per GB above its 25GB roaming limit, until your next bill date or your return to the UK.
- Long stays can bring surcharges. O2 treats more than 63 days of inclusive roaming in any four-month period as unfair use. EE expects you to spend at least two months in the UK, or mainly use your allowance in the UK, in any four months.
- Tesco Mobile states no separate data cap, but may add a surcharge if you spend more time, or use more of your allowance, in its Home From Home destinations than in the UK.
Sources: giffgaff: roaming charges (read 13 October 2026); EE: pay monthly plan terms from 20 August 2026 (read 13 October 2026); O2: roaming fair usage policy (read 13 October 2026); Vodafone: global roaming (read 13 October 2026); Tesco Mobile: Home From Home (read 13 October 2026)
How can you avoid a large bill abroad?
Check your plan before you travel, then use the controls Ofcom recommends. None of them removes every charge, but together they can limit surprises.
- Set a monthly bill limit. Ofcom says your network must warn you when you are likely to reach it, and can only charge more if you agree.
- Turn off data roaming when you do not need it, and use wifi for maps, email and social media.
- Download playlists, podcasts and shows before you go.
- For a long or data-heavy trip, a local SIM or an eSIM can be worth comparing. Ofcom lists both as options.
- Do not assume wifi calling works abroad. EE's terms say its WiFi Calling cannot be used outside the UK, so ask your network first.
- On ferries and cruises your phone may connect to a ship's satellite network, which can cost more than normal roaming.
- Near a border your phone can roam by accident. Networks must tell you how to avoid this and help limit the cost while you are in the UK.
Sources: Ofcom: using your mobile abroad (read 13 October 2026); EE: pay monthly plan terms from 20 August 2026 (read 13 October 2026)
Should roaming affect which network you choose?
It can if you travel often. Compare the yearly cost of roaming on your current plan with the monthly price of a plan that includes it.
- Count the days you expect to use your phone in the EU each year. Ten days at £2.75 a day adds £27.50.
- A plan with roaming included may still cost more overall if its monthly price is higher, so compare the total over your contract.
- Check the data cap as well as the price. A 5GB cap may not suit heavy use abroad.
- Daily charges can rise during a contract. EE's price guide says its daily EU charge rises each year by its annual percentage increase, and Three says its £2.75 charge is subject to annual price increases.
- If roaming is the main reason to move, ask whether your current network has a plan that includes it before you switch.
Sources: EE: pay monthly price guide from 7 October 2026 (read 13 October 2026); Three: Go Roam (read 13 October 2026)
How do you switch network and keep your number?
Use Ofcom's Text to Switch process. You do not need to call your current network.
- 1
Check your contract
Text INFO to 85075 to see whether you are still in contract. If you are, you might have to pay an early termination charge to leave.
- 2
Text PAC to 65075
Your network must reply with your PAC within one minute, and the code is valid for 30 days. Text STAC to 75075 instead if you want a new number.
- 3
Give the code to your new network
Pass the PAC to your new network when you sign up, or later before it expires. Your old network must also send you details of any early termination charge.
- 4
Let the switch complete
Your new network must complete the switch within one working day. Your old network must not charge you for a notice period after the switching date.
Sources: Ofcom: switching mobile phone provider (read 13 October 2026)
EU roaming questions
Is EU roaming free on O2?
O2 includes roaming in its Europe Zone at no extra cost. If your UK data allowance is over 25GB, you can use up to 25GB of it while roaming there. Once you reach that limit, or run out of UK data, you need a data Bolt On to keep using data.
How much does EE charge for roaming in Europe?
EE charges £2.72 a day, or £16.50 for a 7-day pass, on plans that do not include EU roaming. Essentials Plus, All Rounder and Full Works plans taken from 29 August 2024 include it, and so do tariffs launched before 7 July 2021.
Which networks charge a daily fee for EU roaming?
EE charges £2.72 a day and Vodafone £2.75 on plans without inclusive EU roaming. Three charges £2.75 a day if you joined or upgraded from 18 December 2025, or £2 if you joined or upgraded between 1 October 2021 and 17 December 2025. Sky Mobile charges £2 a day, and VOXI sells passes.
Is a roaming pass cheaper than paying each day?
Only if you would pay the daily charge on most days of the trip. At EE's prices, seven daily charges cost £19.04, against £16.50 for its 7-day pass. On a short trip where you use your phone on two or three days, the daily charge is likely to cost less.
Can I use wifi calling abroad to avoid roaming charges?
Not always. Some networks only allow wifi calling in the UK: EE's terms say its WiFi Calling cannot be used outside the UK. Ask your network before you rely on it. Ofcom suggests using wifi for data, turning off data roaming and setting a bill limit.
What changed with EU roaming after Brexit?
Roaming in the EU at no extra cost stopped being guaranteed when the UK left the EU, so each network now sets its own terms. Since 1 October 2024, Ofcom's rules require networks to message you when you start roaming, unless you opt out, setting out the charges and any fair use limits.
How do I switch network and keep my number?
Text PAC to 65075 for your code, then give it to your new network. Ofcom says your current network must reply within one minute and the new one must complete the switch within one working day. Text INFO to 85075 first to check whether an early termination charge applies.
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