Everyone who has ever been abroad knows what it is roamHe cellular service offered by the company to make calls, send messages, or browse the Internet in places where the contracted company does not have its own coverage. It is usually triggered when You moved or traveled to a foreign country. Although the problem arises when many users do not know exactly how this service works or what it actually consists of.

This is possible thanks to an agreement between companies so you can own it cellular coverage voice and data when you leave your country of residence. In some cases, it is possible that keep your current rates, but the company that offers you protection will be different than your company. Usually, when you cross the border, you will receive a text message from your carrier to let you know about you roam and conditions. Although many doubt how both are used in some areas Europe like coming out of it.

Roaming in Europe

In 2017, European Union it forces companies to stop charging extra fees for roaming when users are in EU countries. Measures to eliminate these fees are also implemented in EU countries Norway, Iceland and Liechtenstein are members of the European Economic Area (EEA). Thanks to this act, the Spaniards were able to travel through most European countries and use the country’s terminals in the same way as we do in our country. Also, if you receive calls while you are outside your countryit will not incur any additional fees, as long as you are in one of these countries. Otherwise, if you are outside of these areas, the fee will be higher.

Prices and fare limits found regulated by the EU which will always be free for clients, save excessive consumption. This is the surcharge limit for roaming abuse:

• Voice call limit: 3.2 cents/min

• SMS limit: 1 cent/message

• Mobile data limit: €4.5 per GB of data

As of today, there is 6 cruising zones with different limitations and conditions. Although for these areas, the company applies special rates which must be checked with your mobile operator before you travel.

Roaming in the US

Roaming outside the EU can be very expensive, so it’s important to know the conditions before you know which one to install. To this day, only the company from vodafone offer Free roaming in the US. However, other companies usually have special rates with daily data and bonuses that can be contracted if you travel to the United States.

Wandering the UK after Brexit

Telephone companies may apply rates that are individually deemed convenient for tourists visiting the country. However, major companies have announced it for now there will be no changes to your rates and roaming will be completely free within the UK, although by law they are required to notify one month before the start of new pricing.