Talkmobile roaming explained for international & EU countries
Talkmobile allows you to roam and use your allowance for free within 44 European destinations.
If you joined before 14 March 2023, and you haven't upgraded or renewed since, there is a 15GB fair usage policy for roaming within the EU.
However, if you joined or upgraded on or after 14 March 2023, there will be a reduced limit of 5GB per month.
If you go over the fair usage policy, you must purchase a Euro Holiday Booster, starting from £2.25 per day for 15GB data.
You can also roam in countries outside of Europe, however you won’t be able to use your regular allowance. Instead, you will be charged at an out of plan rate for the services you use.
Worldwide destinations are grouped into different zones, which determine the amount you will have to pay when roaming internationally.
What's the best Talkmobile SIM Only deals for roaming?
All Talkmobile SIM Only plans include free EU roaming at no additional cost, allowing you to use your allowances in 44 European destinations.
You can find the cheapest Talkmobile SIM Only deals by using our comparison tools. Talkmobile SIMs will work with all phones, including the latest Samsung Galaxy S24 and Apple iPhone 16.
Talkmobile EU roaming - after Brexit
Talkmobile will continue free EU roaming after Brexit, allowing you to use your regular allowance as if you were at home.
However, in accordance with the fair usage policy, there are limits on the amount of data you can use.
If you joined before 14 March 2023, and you haven't upgraded or renewed since, there is a 15GB fair usage policy for roaming within the EU.
However, if you joined or upgraded on or after 14 March 2023, there will be a reduced limit of 5GB per month.
If you go over the fair usage policy, you can purchase a Euro Holiday Booster, which gives you 15GB data for a set amount of time:
- 1 day Euro Holiday Booster for £2.25
- 8 day Euro Holiday Booster for £10
- 15 day Euro Holiday Booster for £15
You can purchase a Euro Holiday Booster via the Talkmobile app or through your Talkmobile account.
Free EU roaming with Talkmobile will work within the following 44 European destinations:
- Austria
- Azores
- Belgium
- Bulgaria
- Canary Islands
- Croatia
- Cyprus (Excludes Northern Cyprus)
- Czech Republic
- Denmark
- Estonia
- Finland
- France
- French Guiana
- Germany
- Gibraltar
- Greece
- Guadeloupe
- Hungary
- Iceland
- Isle of Man
- Italy
- Latvia
- Liechtenstein
- Lithuania
- Luxembourg
- Madeira
- Malta
- Martinique
- Monaco
- Netherlands
- Norway
- Poland
- Portugal
- Republic of Ireland
- Reunion
- Romania
- San Marino
- Slovakia
- Slovenia
- Spain
- St Pierre & Miquelon
- Sweden
- Switzerland
- Ukraine
Talkmobile roaming fair usage policy
Although you can use your allowance for free within the EU, you must adhere to the fair usage policy.
You cannot roam for excessive periods within the EU. This is defined as 61 days or more within a 120 day period. If you exceed this amount, you will be sent a warning email or text. If you continue to roam 14 days after receiving a warning, Talkmobile will charge you £7 per week as long as you are considered to be living outside the UK.
In accordance with the terms and conditions, Talkmobile reserves the right to limit your service or disconnect your SIM if you continue to break the fair usage policy.
If addition, there are limits on the amount of data you can use when roaming in the EU, depending when you joined or upgraded with Talkmobile.
If you joined before 14 March 2023, and you haven't upgraded or renewed since, there is a 15GB fair usage policy for roaming within the EU.
However, if you joined or upgraded on or after 14 March 2023, there will be a reduced limit of 5GB per month.
If you go over the fair usage policy, you can purchase a Euro Holiday Booster, which gives you 15GB data for a set amount of time:
- 1 day Euro Holiday Booster for £2.25
- 8 day Euro Holiday Booster for £10
- 15 day Euro Holiday Booster for £15
You can purchase a Euro Holiday Booster via the Talkmobile app or through your Talkmobile account.
Can I roam outside the EU with Talkmobile?
You can roam in most worldwide destinations with Talkmobile. You won’t be able to use your regular allowance - instead, you will be charged at an out of plan rate.
The amount you are charged depends on the zone you are visiting.
Talkmobile roaming zones
With Talkmobile, countries are grouped into 7 different zones. Each zone determines the amount you will be charged when roaming internationally.
The table below shows the out of plan rates when roaming, followed by a list of countries for each zone.
Note: Free EU roaming must still adhere to the fair usage policy and data limits.
Zone | Data | Make call | Receive call | Send text | Receive text | Send MMS |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Zone 0 (EU) | Free | Free | Free | Free | Free | Free |
Zone 1 (EU) | Free | Free | Free | Free | Free | Free |
Zone 2 (EU) | Free | Free | Free | Free | Free | Free |
Zone 3 | 15p / MB | 44p / min | 19p / min | 25p / text | Free | 35p / MMS |
Zone 4 | 10p / MB | £1.01 / min | 41p / min | 35p / text | Free | 35p / MMS |
Zone 5 | £3 / MB | £1.79 / min | 41p / min | 35p / text | Free | 50p / MMS |
Zone 6 | £7.50 / MB | £2 / min | £1 / min | 35p / text | Free | 50p / MMS |
Talkmobile Zone 0
- Iceland
- Isle of Man
- Norway
- Republic of Ireland
- Ukraine
Talkmobile Zone 1
- Austria
- Azores
- Belgium
- Bulgaria
- Canary Islands
- Croatia
- Cyprus (Excludes Northern Cyprus)
- Czech Republic
- Denmark
- Estonia
- Finland
- France
- Germany
- Greece
- Hungary
- Italy
- Latvia
- Lithuania
- Luxembourg
- Madeira
- Malta
- Monaco
- Netherlands
- Poland
- Portugal
- Romania
- San Marino
- Slovakia
- Slovenia
- Spain
- Sweden
Talkmobile Zone 2
- French Guiana
- Gibraltar
- Guadeloupe
- Liechtenstein
- Martinique
- Reunion
- St Pierre & Miquelon
- Switzerland
Talkmobile Zone 3
- Azerbaijan
- Bosnia & Herzegov
- Faroe Islands
- Guernsey
- Jersey
- Macedonia
- Montenegro
- Serbia
Talkmobile Zone 4
- Antigua and Barbuda
- Australia
- Barbados
- Canada
- Egypt
- Hong Kong
- India
- Japan
- Mexico
- New Zealand
- Singapore
- South Africa
- Thailand
- Turkey (includes Northern Cyprus)
- United States of America
Talkmobile Zone 5
- Afghanistan
- Albania
- Anguilla
- Argentina Republic
- Armenia
- Aruba
- Bahamas
- Bahrain
- Bangladesh
- Belarus
- Belize
- Benin
- Bermuda
- Bolivia
- Bonaire
- Botswana
- Brazil
- British Virgin Islands
- Brunei Darussalam
- Burkina Faso
- Burundi
- Cambodia
- Cameroon
- Cape Verde
- Cayman Islands
- Chile
- China
- Colombia
- Comoros
- Congo
- Cook Islands
- Costa Rica
- Cuba
- Democratic Republic of Congo
- Djibouti
- Dominica
- Dominican Republic
- Ecuador
- El Salvador
- Equatorial Guinea
- Ethiopia
- Fiji
- French Polynesia
- Gabon
- Gambia
- Georgia
- Ghana
- Grenada
- Guatemala
- Guinea
- Guinea-Bissau
- Guyana
- Haiti
- Honduras
- Indonesia
- International
- Iran
- Iraq
- Israel
- Ivory Coast
- Jamaica
- Jordan
- Kazakhstan
- Kenya
- Kuwait
- Kyrgyzstan
- Laos P.D.R.
- Lesotho
- Liberia
- Libya
- Malawi
- Malaysia
- Maldives
- Mali
- Mauritania
- Mauritius
- Moldova
- Mongolia
- Montserrat
- Morocco
- Mozambique
- Namibia
- Nepal
- New Caledonia
- Nicaragua
- Niger
- Nigeria
- Oman
- Pakistan
- Panama
- Papua New Guinea
- Paraguay
- Peru
- Philippines
- Puerto Rico
- Qatar
- Republic
- Republic of
- Russia
- Rwanda
- Saint Kitts and Nevis
- Saint Lucia
- Saint Vincent & Grenadines
- Samoa
- Saudi Arabia
- Senegal
- Seychelles
- Sierra Leone
- Sint Eustatius and Saba
- Solomon Islands
- Somalia
- South Korea
- South Sudan
- Sri Lanka
- Sudan
- Suriname
- Swaziland
- Syrian Arab Republic
- Taiwan
- Tajikistan
- Tanzania
- Timor-Leste
- Togo
- Tonga
- Trinidad and Tobago
- Turkmenistan
- Turks and Caicos Islands
- Uganda
- Ukraine
- United Arab Emirates
- Uruguay
- Uzbekistan
- Vanuatu
- Venezuela
- Vietnam
- Yemen
- Zambia
- Zimbabwe
Talkmobile Zone 6
- Algeria
- Andorra
- Angola
- Bhutan
- Chad
- Greenland
- Lebanon
- Madagascar
- Sao Tome & Principe
- Tunisia
Can I get 5G speeds when roaming with Talkmobile?
No, 5G is currently not available when roaming with Talkmobile. The maximum signal you can receive is 4G.
FAQs
Can I roam for free in the EU with Talkmobile?
Yes, you can roam for free and you your allowance within 44 European destinations with Talkmobile.
How can I setup my phone to roam with Talkmobile?
Before roaming with Talkmobile, 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 Talkmobile?
If you're roaming for free in the EU, and you go over your allowance, data will not work until your allowance resets during the next month. Talkmobile do not have an out of plan rate for data within the UK and EU.
However, if you go over the fair usage limit, you can purchase a Euro Holiday Booster for additional data.
Can I tether to another device when roaming with Talkmobile?
Yes, you can tether to as many devices as you like when roaming with Talkmobile. Any regular data limitations that apply when using your phone will also apply to tethering.