The European Commission proposes integrating Ukraine into the EU roaming zone from January 2026. This will allow Ukrainians to make calls and use mobile internet from Ukrainian phone numbers in 27 EU countries without additional charges. Europeans will receive the same benefits as those in Ukraine.
This was reported by the press services of the European Commission and the Ministry of Digital Transformation of Ukraine.
Roaming will be the first area where the European Union will extend the internal market regime to Ukraine. This means that Ukrainians traveling to the EU and EU citizens visiting Ukraine can use mobile communications — calls, SMS, and mobile internet — at their usual domestic rates. In addition, they will have the same quality and speed of mobile communications as at home. Calls to emergency services will remain free of charge.
The current agreement between Ukrainian and European operators will be extended until December 31, 2025. Until then, Ukrainians and Europeans will continue to enjoy the benefits of a shared roaming zone until Ukraine finally joins the EU roaming zone.
The European Commission has sent its proposal to the EU Council for approval.
