Using a mobile abroad can rack up hundreds of pounds, a change which has been put in place by providers since Brexit. Travellers looking to get away over the coming May bank holidays or 2023 summer months could face extra charges on top of their plan if roaming data is not included.
The smallest of things like making a quick five-minute phone call or sending a text to a loved one whilst on holiday now comes at an extra cost, even if it's included in your monthly tariff. We're all familiar of the instant 'welcome to...' text messages that ping through to our phones as soon as we land, but it doesn't always mean using data or minutes is free.
Since the cost of using phones abroad has risen many tech users are swapping to cheaper SIM-only deals, whether it's just to use on holiday or in the UK too, as most include a generous amount of EU roaming data.
