SMARTY roaming explained for international & EU countries
You can use your SMARTY allowance for free within 34 EU and European destinations.
The maximum amount of data you can use from your allowance when roaming within the EU is 12GB per month. This fair usage policy applies to all plans with a data allowance greater than 12GB. You can get more data by purchasing a data add-on.
For all other countries, you will be charged at an out of plan rate, which varies country by country. You must top up your account with credit in order to be charged for out of plan rates.
What's the best SMARTY SIM Only plan for roaming?
All SMARTY SIM Only plans include free EU roaming, which allows you to use your regular allowance in 34 European destinations at no additional cost.
You can find the cheapest SMARTY SIM Only deals by using our comparison tools. SMARTY SIMs will work with all phones, including the latest Samsung Galaxy S24 and Apple iPhone 16.
SMARTY EU roaming - after Brexit
You can use your SMARTY allowance for free within 34 EU and European destinations.
In accordance with the fair usage policy, the most data you can use from your allowance when roaming within the EU is 12GB per month.
You can use unlimited minutes and texts to the UK and between the 34 EU and European destinations.
If you need more data because you have approached your data allowance, or you have reached the 12GB fair usage policy, you must purchase a data add-on. Alternatively, you can wait until the start of your next billing cycle for your allowances to reset.
You can use your allowance with SMARTY for free within the following 34 EU and European destinations:
- Austria
- Belgium
- Bulgaria
- Comoros & Mayotte
- Croatia
- Cyprus
- Czech Republic
- Denmark
- Estonia
- Finland
- France
- French Guiana
- Germany
- Gibraltar
- Greece
- Hungary
- Iceland
- Ireland
- Italy
- Latvia
- Liechtenstein
- Lithuania
- Luxembourg
- Malta
- Netherlands
- Norway
- Poland
- Portugal
- Reunion
- Romania
- Slovakia
- Slovenia
- Spain
- Sweden
SMARTY roaming fair usage policy
SMARTY has a 12GB data fair usage policy when roaming for free within the EU and other qualifying European destinations.
This fair usage policy applies to all plans that have a data allowance greater than 12GB.
If you exceed the 12GB limit, you must purchase additional data add-ons, or wait until your allowances reset at the start of the next month.
In addition to the data limit, you cannot spend more than 60 days abroad while using SMARTY. If you exceed 60 days, SMARTY may suspend your SIM card until your roaming usage drops or you can prove you are a permanent UK resident
Can I roam outside the EU with SMARTY?
You can roam in most countries around the world with SMARTY.
If you’re within an EU or selected European destination, you can use your SMARTY allowance as normal.
For all other countries, you cannot use your regular allowance. Instead, you will be charged at separate roaming rates. In order to be charged and continue using SMARTY, you must have credit in your account.
You can top up your account by purchasing a SMARTY out of plan add-on, in increments of £5 up to £15.
Credits never expire. Any unused credit can be converted and used towards your next regular monthly bill.
SMARTY roaming country bands
If you’re visiting a country outside the EU, you will be charged at separate rates when roaming.
Countries are grouped into bands, which determine the rate you will pay to use SMARTY services.
You must have topped up credit in your account in order to be charged. You can top up your account by purchasing a SMARTY out of plan add-on, in increments of £5 up to £15.
| Band | Data | Call to UK or within country | Call anywhere else worldwide | Call receive | Text to UK or within country | Text anywhere else worldwide |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Roaming EU | Free | Free | 40p / min | Free | Free | 10p / text |
| Roaming 1A | 2p / MB | 10p / min | 40p / min | Free | Free | 10p / text |
| Roaming 1 | 10p / MB | 50p / min | 50p / min | 5p / min | 20p / text | 20p / text |
| Roaming 2 | 25p / MB | £1 / min | £1 / min | 30p / min | 40p / text | 40p / text |
| Roaming 3 | £1 / MB | £2.50 / min | £2.50 / min | £1 / min | 40p / text | 40p / text |
| Roaming 4 | £5 / MB | £2.50 / min | £2.50 / min | £1 / min | 40p / text | 40p / text |
SMARTY Roaming EU country band
- Austria
- Belgium
- Bulgaria
- Comoros & Mayotte
- Croatia
- Cyprus
- Czech Republic
- Denmark
- Estonia
- Finland
- France
- French Guiana
- Germany
- Gibraltar
- Greece
- Hungary
- Iceland
- Ireland
- Italy
- Latvia
- Liechtenstein
- Lithuania
- Luxembourg
- Malta
- Netherlands
- Norway
- Poland
- Portugal
- Reunion
- Romania
- Slovakia
- Slovenia
- Spain
- Sweden
SMARTY Roaming 1A country band
- Channel Islands
- Isle of Man
- Switzerland
SMARTY Roaming 1 country band
- Australia
- Azerbaijan
- Brazil
- Chile
- Colombia
- Costa Rica
- Ecuador
- Egypt
- El Salvador
- Guatemala
- Hong Kong
- Indonesia
- Israel
- Kazakhstan
- Kosovo
- Kyrgyz Republic
- Macedonia
- Malaysia
- Mexico
- Moldova
- Monaco
- Montenegro
- Myanmar
- New Zealand
- Nicaragua
- North Cyprus
- Pakistan
- Panama
- Peru
- Russia
- Serbia
- Singapore
- Sri Lanka
- Taiwan
- Thailand
- Turkey
- Ukraine
- United States of America
- Uruguay
- Venezuela
- Vietnam
SMARTY Roaming 2 country band
- Albania
- Argentina
- Belarus
- Bermuda
- Bolivia
- Bosnia & Herzogovina
- Canada
- China
- Cote d’Ivoire
- Dominican Republic
- Fiji
- Guyana
- Honduras
- India
- Kuwait
- Macau
- Morocco
- Nepal
- Nigeria
- Oman
- Philippines
- Puerto Rico
- Qatar
- Saudi Arabia
- South Africa
SMARTY Roaming 3 country band
- Algeria
- Anguilla
- Antigua & Barbuda
- Barbados
- British Virgin Islands
- Cambodia
- Cape Verde
- Cayman Islands
- Dominica (Commonwealth of)
- Gambia
- Grenada
- Jamaica
- Japan
- Jordan
- Kenya
- Montserrat
- Saint Kitts & Nevis
- Saint Lucia
- Saint Vincent and the Grenadines
- Sierra Leone
- Trinidad & Tobago
- Tunisia
- United Arab Emirates
- United States Virgin Islands
SMARTY Roaming 4 country band
- Afghanistan
- Andorra
- Angola
- Armenia
- Bahamas
- Bahrain
- Bangladesh
- Belize
- Benin
- Bhutan
- Botswana
- Brunei Darussalam
- Burkina Faso
- Burundi
- Cameroon
- Congo
- Congo Dem Rep
- Cuba
- Equatorial Guinea
- Ethiopia
- Faroe Islands
- French Polynesia
- Gabon
- Georgia
- Ghana
- Greenland
- Guinea-Bissau
- Iran
- Iraq
- Laos
- Lebanon
- Libya
- Madagascar
- Malawi
- Maldives
- Mauritius
- Mongolia
- Mozambique
- Namibia
- Netherlands Antilles
- Niger
- Papua New Guinea
- Paraguay
- Rwanda
- Senegal
- Seychelles
- South Korea
- Sudan
- Tajikistan
- Tanzania
- Togo
- Turkmenistan
- Uganda
- Uzbekistan
- Vanuatu
- Yemen
- Zambia
SMARTY data add-ons when roaming
If you’re within a EU or selected European country and you run out of data from your monthly allowance or exceed the 12GB fair usage policy, you can purchase a data add-on to continue using data.
| Data | Cost |
|---|---|
| 1GB | £1 |
| 2GB | £2 |
| 4GB | £4 |
| 5GB | £5 |
| 10GB | £9 |
| 15GB | £14 |
Data add-ons never expire. They can also be used within the UK.
You can purchase a data add-on from your SMARTY account.
Can I get 5G speeds when roaming with SMARTY?
Currently, the maximum signal you can receive when roaming with SMARTY is 4G. However, 5G may be available in the future.
FAQs
Can I roam for free in the EU with SMARTY?
Yes, all SMARTY plans allow you to use your allowance for free in 34 EU and European destinations, up to a 12GB fair usage policy.
How can I setup my phone to roam with SMARTY?
Before roaming with SMARTY, you must enable roaming in your phone’s settings.
For Android users:
- Go to Settings
- Go to Connections -> Mobile networks -> Roaming
- Enable Data roaming
For iPhone users:
- Go to Settings
- Go to Mobile data -> Mobile Data Options
- Enable Data Roaming
Will I be charged if I go over my allowance when roaming with SMARTY?
If you're in a county outside the EU, you will be charged at separate roaming rates.
If you're roaming for free within a European country and you run out of data or exceed the 12GB fair usage policy, you must purchase a data add-on to continue using data with SMARTY.
Can I tether to another device when roaming with SMARTY?
Yes, you can tether to as many devices as you like when roaming with SMARTY. Any regular data limitations that apply when using your phone will also apply to tethering.