uSwitch hails EU cap on mobile data charges
Under the new rules, holidaymakers will pay no more than 81p per MB of data from July 1st 2012, before this maximum falls to around 40p by 2014.
Ernest Doku, technology expert at uSwitch.com, said the change was long overdue, as people have been paying "extortionate" prices for using their mobile abroad for some time, with millions getting stung with massive bills when they home from their travels.
As a result of the rule changes, Mr Doku continued, tourists will be able to purchase better roaming deals by using different networks at the same time as keeping hold of the same phone number and SIM card.
"This will inject much needed competition into the market and minimise bill shocks for mobile users in the future," he added.
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