Ukraine is approaching the implementation of a single roaming zone with the European Union, which will allow citizens of both parties to use mobile communication services without additional costs while staying abroad.
Unification of roaming zones
Ratification of the draft law
President Volodymyr Zelenskyi officially adopted draft law No. 10265, which paves the way for joining Ukraine to the single roaming zone with the countries of the European Union. This step will make it possible for Ukrainians to use their own mobile tariff plans without additional payment during their stay in the EU, and citizens of the Union will receive similar benefits in Ukraine.
Prospects of European integration
Currently, the European Union must assess Ukraine's readiness to join the common roaming zone. After that, negotiations will begin on joining Euroroaming and the practical implementation of free roaming between Ukraine and EU countries.
Preliminary agreements
Currently, temporary free roaming is already in effect between Ukraine and the EU, which was extended by the European Commission for another year - until the summer of 2024. Ukrainian and European mobile operators agreed to cancel roaming charges immediately after the full-scale invasion of Russia and the mass exodus of Ukrainians to Europe. It helped to keep in touch with family and friends in a difficult time.
Glossary
- Roaming - a mobile communication service that allows subscribers to use mobile services outside the home network service area.
- Euroroaming is the only roaming zone between the countries of the European Union, which allows the use of domestic tariffs when traveling between member states.
- The European Commission is the executive body of the European Union, which is responsible for the development and implementation of EU legislation.
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The President of Ukraine, Volodymyr Zelenskyi, signed the draft law on a single roaming zone with the European Union. This will allow Ukrainians to use their home mobile tariffs in the EU without additional costs.
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Бертран
Genius! Roaming will finally be free 🙌 You will no longer have to overpay for international calls and the Internet.
Марта
Yes, this is great news! Finally, we will be able to freely use mobile services during trips to Europe 🇪🇺 It is very convenient and profitable.
Джакомо
And I heard that it is not very profitable for the operators and they had doubts about such a step. But it's good that they found a compromise for the benefit of customers 👏
Ганна
This is a really great achievement! Finally, Ukraine is on par with the EU in this matter. One step closer to European integration 🇺🇦🇪🇺
Зігмунд
Well, I just wonder how the prices for mobile communication will rise because of all these innovations 😒 Nothing new, they will still deceive consumers.
Ізабель
Sigmund, don't be such a pessimist! 🙄 This is a step forward for Ukrainians. Now, while on vacation in Spain, I will be able to stay in touch, share photos, and not overpay for it.
Анджей
And I can already imagine how during my next work trip to Kyiv I won't have to buy a local SIM card 🤯 Saving time and money!
Оксана
This is truly revolutionary news! Remember how much we all paid for roaming before 💸 Now we will be able to travel freely in Europe without additional costs.