Brexit ends “free” mobile roaming in Europe—and that’s a good thing
The right to roam
FOREIGN HOLIDAYS are on hold for now, as pandemic restrictions tighten. But when Britons are allowed to travel again they could be in for a nasty surprise. Since 2017 they, like other citizens of the European Union, have enjoyed the right to use their mobile phones anywhere in Europe at no additional cost. Brexit means that, starting this month, they may have to pay.
This article appeared in the Britain section of the print edition under the headline “The right to roam”
Britain January 23rd 2021
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