The legislative base of Ukraine has converged with the norms of the European Union in matters of mobile communication, which will allow citizens of both sides to use tariffs without additional costs during travel.
Roaming Ukraine-EU
Tariff regulation
The Verkhovna Rada approved a draft law providing for the unification of roaming terms in accordance with European legislation . The communications regulator of Ukraine will have the authority to set the limit rates for the termination of voice traffic on mobile and fixed communication networks from EU numbers or Ukrainian numbers in EU roaming. Tariffs will correspond to European ones.
Free roaming
Currently, there is free roaming between Ukraine and the European Union, which was extended by the European Commission until the summer of 2024. Such an agreement was made on a voluntary basis between mobile operators after the full-scale invasion of Russia, so that Ukrainians could keep in touch with their relatives during their stay in EU countries.
Legislative integration
In February 2023, the European Commission proposed to establish the cancellation of roaming payments between Ukraine and the EU in the Association Agreement. This proposal was approved by the Ukraine-EU Association Committee in April last year. To enter into force, Ukraine must fully adapt its legislation to the norms of the European Union, after which the Council of the EU will make a final decision.
Glossary
- Roaming is a communication service that allows a mobile network user to access roaming partners of his network in other countries.
- The European Commission (EC) is the executive body of the European Union, which is responsible for the implementation of EU policies and the protection of the general interests of the Union.
- The Verkhovna Rada is the only body of legislative power in Ukraine.
- The Association Agreement is an agreement on a deep and comprehensive free trade area between Ukraine and the European Union.
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Ukraine is taking another step towards European integration. The Verkhovna Rada adopted a draft law on a single roaming zone with the European Union, which will allow Ukrainians to use their tariffs when traveling to the EU without additional costs.
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Катерина
Hooray, Ukraine will finally introduce a single roaming zone with the EU! 🙌 This is really extremely convenient for those who often go on business trips or vacations to Europe. You will no longer have to overpay for roaming. 💰
Іван
I support! Abroad, these exorbitant prices for mobile communications are always shocking. It will be good to be able to use the usual tariff without additional costs. And for Europeans, it will open Ukraine from a new side. 🌍
Марія
This is a step towards deeper integration with the EU, which brings us closer to European standards. 🇺🇦🇪🇺 However, I am waiting for full implementation, because for now it is only a draft law.
Пауль
Indeed, this is great news! As a businessman who often travels to Europe, I will experience real savings. No more worrying about every call or message because of high roaming rates. 💶
Григорій
They invented some nonsense... There was no such nonsense in my time. What kind of life is it, how are you on the phone all the time? This is addiction. I am glad that I did not have to delve into this delusion in my old age. 😤
Анна
Grigory, you are right that you should not abuse gadgets. 👴 However, nowadays they have become an integral part of life and work. And the news about roaming will help save a lot of money during trips. 💻🛫
Франческо
Come turista che viaggia spesso in Ukraina, sono molto contento di questa notizia! 🇮🇹🇺🇦 You can save money by avoiding the expensive roaming tariff. Un passo importante per facilitare i contatti tra i nostri popoli.
Єва
A really great victory for Ukrainians! I know how painful it is to spend huge amounts of money on communication abroad. 💸 Now I will be able to communicate more with my relatives during vacation without worrying about bills. Great news! 📲☀️