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We had the same problem in Europe before 2016, it was awful - you needed to watch every step and being careful what sites you visit, what apps you open (and man
by hdjjhhvvhga 4y ago
We had the same problem in Europe before 2016, it was awful - you needed to watch every step and being careful what sites you visit, what apps you open (and many used mobile data without you even knowing it) - people were being charget tens and in extreme cases even thousands of euros. It was even worse with a laptop. Abolishing roaming changes was a huge gamechanger. Of course for intensive internet usage you'd still probably want to buy a local SIM card, but apart from that you can forget mobile charges and just use your regular €5/month mobile plan for everything. The only exception is when you get very close to the borders of the EU and there is a chance of connecting to a non-EU tower.
- danuker 4y agoI always used a prepaid SIM. For me, the knowledge of not getting into debt accidentally is worth the hassle of charging it myself every 3 months or so.
- moritonal 4y agoCries in sorrow from the UK All our carriers said they wouldn't introduce roaming fee's pre-Brexit, then did to the surprise of no-one but the Brexiteers.
- V__ 4y agoThis was especially frustrating when living near a border (which in Europe is not unlikely). Depending on the weather (or the maintenance schedule), sometimes the foreign tower was strong enough for the phone to connect. I don't (want to) remember how much money I lost that way.