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    Is roaming free on a plane from Finland?

    Why in-flight connections can be expensive.

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    Short answer

    Not on board. Your Europe explains that satellite-based services on ships and planes fall outside EU roaming rules and are not subject to price caps. Roam like at home applies again when your phone connects to a land network, for example at the airport after landing. To avoid charges during the flight, use flight mode, or use the airline's own Wi-Fi if you choose to pay for it.

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    Why

    1. Your Europe says satellite services on planes fall outside EU rules.
    2. Those services have no EU price caps.
    3. No extra charge applies on a land network, for example at an airport.

    Details

    Whether phone use is allowed during the flight is decided by the airline and the crew. Follow their instructions.

    Tip

    Switch on flight mode before take-off and turn it off only after landing.

    What may differ

    Some operators let you block roaming on planes and ships. Ask what your plan offers.

    Common misconception

    A flight between two EU countries is covered by roam like at home.

    What actually happens

    Satellite services on board are outside EU rules, whatever the route.

    People also ask

    • Is mobile data free on ferries from Finland?
    • Is there free Wi-Fi at Helsinki Airport?
    • 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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