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    Does EU roam like at home cover Switzerland?

    Which countries are outside the EU roaming rules.

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    Short answer

    No. According to Your Europe, roam like at home applies in all EU countries, in Iceland, Liechtenstein and Norway, and in Moldova and Ukraine. Other countries are not covered, so Switzerland is outside the rules even though it is in the middle of Europe. Some operators extend their offers to non-covered countries, so check your own plan before travelling. Outside the area, data roaming can be expensive.

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    Why

    1. Your Europe lists the EU, the EEA countries, Moldova and Ukraine as covered.
    2. It says other countries are not covered, though some operators extend offers to them.
    3. Your Europe warns that roaming outside the EU and EEA, especially data, can be expensive.

    Details

    Trains and roads from Germany, France, Italy or Austria cross into Switzerland quickly, and phones may switch to a Swiss network without warning.

    Tip

    Turn off data roaming before you cross into Switzerland unless your plan includes it.

    What may differ

    Prices outside the area are set by your operator and can change.

    Common misconception

    Roaming is free in every country in Europe.

    What actually happens

    Switzerland and the UK are outside the EU roam like at home area.

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    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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