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Sign our petition to stop the data-roaming rip-off

ZDNet UK has set up a petition against the unnecessarily high data-roaming charges levied by operators on those who want... Read more

30 March, 2011

O2 to cut data-roaming charges

Roaming rip-off: Mobile operator has confirmed rate reductions are on the way... Read more

14 March, 2007 by Richard Thurston and Tom Espiner

Roaming rip-off puts travellers off phoning home

EC research has found that Europeans will switch off mobiles or leave them at home to avoid the cost of making calls abroad Read more

8 November, 2006 by Jo Best

Orange roaming rates claim another victim

...had no idea." Lancaster has become the latest victim of the great roaming rip-off scandal, which was highlighted by the case of another Orange... Read more

31 January, 2006 by Colin Barker

European Commission: Data roaming is next

Roaming rip-offs: As regulation forces mobile operators to cut their voice-roaming prices, the Commission reminds the industry that it has not forgotten data roaming Read more

19 July, 2007 by David Meyer

Operators set out new roaming fees

New charges have been set for customers using their mobile phones in other European countries, after the European Commission forced operators to slash their prices Read more

19 July, 2007 by David Meyer

3 supercharges its network with HSDPA

The mobile operator is gearing up to its launch of HSDPA data services, which will offer download speeds of five to 10 times what is possible over 3G networks Read more

15 August, 2006 by Matt Loney

Regulators won't act over retail roaming charges

Roaming Rip-Offs: European regulators say that market pressure on mobile companies is enough to keep prices in check, a view that isn't shared by the European Commission Read more

12 May, 2006 by Colin Barker

EU calls for 60 percent roaming charges cut

The EU commissioner for the information society and media says EU should 'eliminate unjustified roaming charges' Read more

28 March, 2006 by Colin Barker

Mobile industry defends roaming pricing

Roaming Rip-Offs: As the EU prepares to pronounce on mobile roaming charges, the GSMA claims pricing is reasonable Read more

27 March, 2006 by Colin Barker

Orange promises clearer corporate pricing

In an effort to enhance its appeal to business users, Orange has launched another new pricing model, Business Advantage Read more

15 March, 2006 by Colin Barker

O2 baffled by huge roaming bill

Roaming Rip-Offs: O2 has agreed to waive a customer's bill and replace his handset as it tries to find out why he was left with an enormous and unexpected charge Read more

3 March, 2006 by Colin Barker

Europe to fight mobile roaming fees

Roaming Rip-Offs: The European Commission has lost patience over the excessive fees levied by mobile operators on customers when calling abroad Read more

8 February, 2006 by Graeme Wearden

Orange defends roaming rates

Roaming Rip-Offs: Orange says it is investigating the issues raised by the latest customer to be stung after using a mobile data service while on holiday abroad Read more

2 February, 2006 by Colin Barker

Orange user awaits judgement over roaming bill

Roaming Rip-Offs: An arbitration panel is to rule on whether data roaming charges are too expensive and difficult to understand Read more

20 December, 2005 by Colin Barker

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