EU mobile roaming benefits extended to Moldova as of 2026

On 25 July, the Council of the European Union adopted a decision to integrate Moldova into the so-called ‘roam like at home area’ as from 1 January 2026. 

A similar decision for Ukraine was adopted on 14 July. Moldovans and Ukrainians in the EU, and EU residents visiting Moldova and Ukraine will thus be able to make calls, send texts and use mobile data without additional charges, just like in their home country.

The agreement also ensures that consumers are entitled to the same mobile network quality and speed as at home and that contacting emergency services is free of charge.

The decision with regards to Moldova will support its gradual economic integration into the EU’s internal market, one of the goals of the 2016 association agreement. Currently, citizens and businesses already enjoy lower roaming charges thanks to an agreement dating back to 2024.

When it comes to Ukraine, a voluntary agreement between the EU and Ukrainian telecom operators was concluded in 2022 and ensures that Europeans and Ukrainians can already enjoy affordable, low-cost calls, texts and data. This agreement will stay in place until the end of 2025.

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