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Sunday, August 16, 2026
Connectivity News · · 1 min read

How Telcos Are Cutting Roaming Fees

Roaming fees are falling across the board as carriers compete with a wave of cheap travel eSIMs.

  • Major US carriers now bundle Canada and Mexico
  • EU carriers dropped roaming inside the bloc entirely
  • Daily roaming passes fell from $10 to around $5
  • eSIM pressure forced most of these changes

The travel eSIM boom is the single biggest reason your roaming bill is finally shrinking.

Expect the trend to continue as eSIM competition keeps pushing roaming prices toward local rates.