Od danas stupa na snagu na nivou EU zakon o obaveznom limitiranju data roaminga, na 50 evra.
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article ... imits.htmlMobile roaming charges capped for holidaymakers by new EU bill limitsA cap on the cost of using mobile phones in Europe comes into effect today and should prevent millions of holidaymakers from suffering 'bill shock'. There will be a cap of 50 euros (around £41.50) on the cost of using a smartphone to access the internet or emails when visiting other EU states. There will also be a new lower ceiling on the cost of making and receiving voice calls.
The move comes as EU officials put pressure on the highly profitable mobile phone networks to bring down the cost of using mobiles overseas to the same figure as within countries. Many travellers have been shocked to receive bills running to several hundred pounds for using smart phones or laptops linked to the mobile phone network while on holiday. Some victims of the ash cloud that saw flights across Europe grounded for several days were presented bill of as much as £7,000. That will be impossible under the new regime. Mobile phone customers will find their access to the web and emails will be cut off when they hit the 50 euro cap unless they make a specific request for it to be lifted. Under the new system, the maximum permitted charge for making a mobile call while in another EU state will be capped at 32p a minute and the rate for receiving calls at 12.5p a minute.
Research by price comparison website uSwitch.com found one in three people has been shocked by a large mobile phone bill when they got back from a holiday abroad. Matthew Wheeler, communications expert at uSwitch, said: 'The new legislation is a step in the right direction, but 50 euro could still be a nasty sting in the tail of an already large phone bill. 'And as it’s only effective in EU countries, the increasing numbers escaping the strong euro and holidaying further afield still need to be wary. 'Using a mobile phone abroad shouldn’t automatically lead to a big bill if people stay in control. Users can opt for a special roaming tariff, fix a cap or even use a cut price local SIM card to keep bills low. At the very least, ask your network to switch off your voicemail service before you leave the UK to avoid these hidden charges. 'Mobile internet users must check that the data roaming is turned off when not in use to prevent online services such as email updating automatically.'
Telecom expert for customer group, Consumer Focus, Nick Hutton, said: 'Holidaymakers should bring back a sun-tan and souvenirs, not a shocking bill. EU mobile costs do come down in July but are still high enough to catch people out.' 'Travellers need to remember that inclusive minutes and texts won’t apply abroad, and services free at home like receiving calls will cost money. 'The 50 euro data cap is a welcome safety net, but people should decide if they need to alter it before they go.'
Monique Goyens, director general of the European Consumers’ Organisation, BEUC, said: 'Consumers should be able to use their mobile phones and laptops without facing the risk of astronomical bills.'
EU Commissioner, Neelie Kroes, said: 'I am determined to make the EU's telecoms markets more competitive.' She went on: 'There will be no more bill shocks for tourists or business travellers surfing the internet with smart phones or laptops while in another EU country. 'The EU is also cutting the cost of roaming calls for travellers.' The Commission wants to bring down roaming charges for using mobiles in other EU states to the same level as within the user's own country by 2015.
The action has been challenged unsuccessfully in the courts by British based mobile networks. They have warned that any reduction in the cost of using mobiles overseas will see increases in charges applied in this country.
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