London, UK (PRWEB UK) 5 July 2013 -- Although the new lower EU roaming rates have come into effect from 1st July, they are still substantially higher than domestic tariffs that consumers are accustomed to paying. The difference can still be quite substantial.
Outbound voice calls within Europe will now cost 24p per minute, receiving calls will cost 7p per minute, SMS 8p and data roaming is still very expensive at 56p per MB. For those planning to use their mobile phone in Europe this summer, their average bill could be well over £100.
Specialist roaming provider WorldSIM says that consumers should be expected to pay rates very similar to what they are paying at home. WorldSIM can still save EU travellers almost 50% on their roaming tariffs even after the reduced rate.
Comparing the new EU regulated rates to WorldSIM rates, customers are much better off roaming with companies like WorldSIM. For a one week trip to Europe, a typical customer would rack up costs of £126.70. With WorldSIM they would only pay half this amount.
The total cost, visiting any of the countries within the EU, for a typical user would cost £126.70 according to the new rates set by the EU Commission. With WorldSIM, the cost is almost 50% cheaper at £63.70, saving users a substantial £63 on their 1 week holiday.
Travellers going further afield will, unfortunately, continue to have to pay extortionate international roaming rates. To cushion the blow of roaming reductions in the EU many of the large mobile network operators will increase roaming prices outside of the European Union. For example, roaming rates can cost over £1.50 per min to make and receive calls in Australia or Asia. Travellers are warned to check roaming rates with their mobile operator before they travel. In these cases mobile roaming bills can end up costing more than the actual holiday itself.
Consumers going outside the EU might want to consider companies like WorldSIM who free incoming calls across Europe and all the popular travel destinations across the world including USA, Canada, Australia, New Zealand and most of Asia. Data and SMS rate are also excellent value. If you enjoy taking on your phone whilst on holiday, consider your options wisely.
*Prices incl. VAT and currency conversion
Andrea Crome, WorldSIM, http://www.worldsim.com, +442036087714 7714, [email protected]
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