Overestimating the "capabilities" of your mobile data plan is probably one of the biggest nightmares during trips abroad. Almost as scary as losing your wallet with your documents or waking up in an unfamiliar room in a bathtub full of ice and with pain around your... kidneys, kidneys. 🥶 How does the data transmission limit actually work in the European Union?
You can always find current roaming prices HERE.
The number of stories surrounding the unwise use of the internet outside of the country is a true goldmine of dramas, based on which Netflix could produce a series for several seasons. 🎬 The main obstacle is the fact that all episodes could naturally be crossed out by one spoiler: *they lived long, unhappily, and in debt.* Of course, we've gone too dramatic, but surely we all agree with the general principle: ignorance of the law/rules and LIMITS is definitely harmful. ☢️
Roaming Information 🌎
Currently, the data transmission limit in the EU is no longer fodder for creating epic stories for generations, but it's worth keeping a few facts in mind:
- Everything depends on <no surprises> the type of offer you have with your current operator 📶
- Since the beginning of last year (i.e., January 1, 2020), the terms of service for roaming in the EU, Norway, Iceland, and Liechtenstein have been transformed. What interests us is the fact that along with this regulation, a maximum fee for 1 GB of data has been established under the Fair Use Policy. It amounts to PLN 18.89. 💰
What is the aforementioned Fair Use Policy? In short: you use mobile internet within your country most of the time, and your foreign travels do not constitute the lion's share of your gigabyte consumption. 🍽️
So, is there a data transmission limit? ✈️
Yes, there is a data transmission limit in the EU, and it primarily depends on the terms offered by your current operator. If you exceed the set limits or simply don't have any within your current offer – you can expect costs like those presented above (calculated, this is PLN 0.1845 gross per each MB of connection). In summary – a slight, or even slightly larger, exceeding of the limit shouldn't be a nightmare for your wallet. 😌 However, it's worth prudently looking into the detailed terms of the offer you have with your current operator.
By the way – have you ever significantly exceeded your data transfer limit? 📈 Do you remember any trips abroad particularly unpleasantly due to internet costs? Share your stories in the comments!
