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    Can operators limit EU roaming data on a cheap plan?

    Limited data plans and roaming in the EU.

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    Short answer

    Yes, in some cases. Your Europe explains that on a plan with a limited data allowance, the operator may apply a fair use limit if the domestic data price is below 1.30 euros per GB. The roaming limit can then be lower than your domestic allowance. The operator must tell you the limit in advance. Above the limit, any surcharge is capped at 1.30 euros per GB plus VAT in 2025 and 1 euro from 2027.

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    Why

    1. Your Europe sets the 1.30 euro per GB threshold for limited plans.
    2. Operators must disclose the limit in advance.
    3. The surcharge cap falls to 1 euro per GB from 2027.

    Details

    Finnish operators usually show the EU roaming allowance in the plan's price list or in their app.

    Tip

    Check your roaming allowance in the operator's app before a long trip and watch the usage counter.

    What may differ

    The surcharge figures above exclude VAT and change on the dates set in EU rules.

    Common misconception

    Your full domestic data allowance always works abroad in the EU.

    What actually happens

    On cheap plans, the roaming allowance can be lower than the domestic one.

    People also ask

    • What is the roaming data limit on an unlimited plan?
    • Does prepaid credit work for EU roaming?
    • Does EU roaming work in Finland?

    Sources

    This answer is for reference only. Roaming terms are set within EU rules by each operator, so check your own plan before you travel.

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