moneysupermarket.com: 3’s EU capped roaming tariff

Commenting on 3’s introduction of the new EU capped roaming tariff, Rob Barnes head of mobiles at moneysupermarket.com said: “It is no surprise 3 is the only network to offer roaming charges significantly below the cap set by the EU. By introducing lower rates 3 has demonstrated that calls do not have to be priced at the ceiling of the cap and will hopefully force other operators to reduce their tariffs.

“3’s move means the cost of making a call is 34 per cent below the EU rate and the cost of receiving a call is 47 per cent. Although this reduction comes after most people have been on their summer holiday, it is a huge step in the right direction, offering customers real value and places 3 one step ahead of its competitors. For those visiting countries where 3 operate they can take advantage of its '3Like Home’ package, which is free from roaming charges.

“For frequent travellers, there are also other ways to save money; global SIM cards are a good idea as they allow you to visit different countries using the one card. Alternatively, mobile users may want to consider VoIP which lets people make calls for free via a laptop.”