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Ukraine and Moldova Adopt EU Mobile Roaming Policy by 2026

6/10/2025

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Starting January 1, 2026, Ukraine and Moldova will embrace the EU's "roam like at home" mobile phone policy, marking a significant stride towards EU membership. While this advancement reflects their commitment to EU telecom standards, local mobile operators may struggle financially, as rising consumer charges could be on the horizon to offset potential losses.

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Starting January 1, 2026, Ukraine and Moldova will embrace the EU's "roam like at home" mobile phone policy, marking a significant stride towards EU membership. While this advancement reflects their commitment to EU telecom standards, local mobile operators may struggle financially, as rising consumer charges could be on the horizon to offset potential losses.