Will I face roaming charges abroad after Brexit?

We’ve only recently stopped having to pay to use mobile phones in Europe – but, says Andrew Griffin, leaving the EU means that could be about to change

Roaming charges were removed under EU regulations (AP)

Roaming charges have, until recently, been one of the most punishing things about going on holiday. And they soon could be again.

Brexit has brought back fears that companies could re-introduce roaming fees and force people to pay extortionate amounts as they travel around Europe. Those charges disappeared because of EU rules – and could come back when the UK leaves as a result.

If the UK leaves under Theresa May’s deal, nothing much will change. It includes stipulations that the rules and regulations on roaming charges – just like other areas – will stay in place until the end of the transition period.