WINDTRE Ends Free UK Roaming: New Charges from June 16, 2025
If you’re a WINDTRE customer planning a trip to the United Kingdom this year, there’s an important update you need to know. Starting June 16, 2025, WINDTRE will change the way it handles roaming in the UK, ending the post-Brexit period of free EU-equivalent roaming for British destinations.
Whether you’re traveling for business, tourism, or to visit friends and family, these changes could impact your mobile phone bill if you’re not prepared.
Roaming Like at Home—Until Now
Following Brexit and the EU–UK Trade and Cooperation Agreement (published in the Official Journal of the European Union on April 30, 2021), WINDTRE decided to temporarily maintain EU roaming conditions in the UK. This meant WINDTRE users could roam in the UK at no additional cost, just like in any EU country.
But that’s about to change.
From June 16, 2025: New Roaming Prices Apply
WINDTRE has announced a revision of its roaming policy for the United Kingdom. Starting June 16, 2025, the UK will no longer be treated as part of the EU roaming zone, and standard rates for non-EU countries will apply, unless the customer has a specific offer active on their line.
Here’s what the new UK roaming rates will look like:
- Outgoing calls (to Italy, UK, or EU Zone): €0.20/min
- Incoming calls: €0.20/min
- SMS sent: €0.20 each
- Data usage: €0.05 per MB
- Billing: per-second for calls, per-KB for data
- Prices include VAT
These changes could significantly impact users who rely on roaming data and call services while visiting the UK.
How to Avoid Roaming Charges in the UK
If you’re a frequent traveler to the UK, it’s worth checking whether any specific WINDTRE roaming bundles or offers apply to your line. These may help reduce your costs or offer special rates.
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To stay up-to-date, WINDTRE customers are advised to visit the official WINDTRE.it website and check the “EU Roaming” section under Foreign Offers for existing customers.
Summary: What You Should Do
- Before June 16, 2025 – UK roaming is still covered under EU pricing.
- After June 16, 2025 – New charges apply unless you activate a compatible offer.
- Always check your plan – Visit WINDTRE.it or contact customer support to avoid surprises.
Final Tip
Considering the cost of roaming data, it may also be worth exploring UK travel eSIMs as an alternative to traditional roaming. For frequent travelers, this can often be a more flexible and cost-effective option.