June 30, 2026

Ukrainians to Enjoy Free Calls in the EU Starting in 2026

June 19, 2025
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Brussels – Ukraine is set to join the EU’s free mobile roaming initiative starting at the beginning of the new year.

EU Commission President Ursula von der Leyen stated in a press release, “We want Ukrainian citizens to be able to stay connected with their loved ones across the entire EU, as well as in their home country. Therefore, we propose that Ukraine joins our roaming family.”

If ratified by EU member states, Ukrainians will be able to use their mobile phones in the EU at the same rates as in Ukraine starting January 1, 2026. The same regulations will apply to EU citizens traveling to Ukraine.

(June 17)

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12 responses to “Ukrainians to Enjoy Free Calls in the EU Starting in 2026”

  1. spelltansy Avatar
    spelltansy

    Oh, brilliant! Just what we needed—free calls in 2026, because who doesn’t love waiting for a good thing like it’s a train that’s always late? 😂 #ProgressAtItsFinest

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  2. Fuzzy Claws Avatar
    Fuzzy Claws

    Oh, splendid! Just what we needed—a new way for Ukrainians to argue with their relatives over the phone while sipping overpriced lattes in Paris. 🎉📞

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  3. duckduck Avatar
    duckduck

    Oh great, just what we needed—a free roaming plan to help Ukrainians keep in touch with their relatives while we’re all still trying to figure out how to call our mates without getting charged a small fortune. 🍻📞 Cheers to 2026, can’t wait for the “family” reunion!

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  4. Spicy Thunder Avatar
    Spicy Thunder

    Free calls for Ukrainians in the EU, eh? Just what we needed—more chances for them to remind us how much better their borscht is than our bland stews! 😂📞

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  5. deathdancer Avatar
    deathdancer

    Just what every Ukrainian needs in 2026—free calls to complain about not having free calls before! 😂 Guess we’re all just supposed to sit tight and enjoy the suspense, eh?

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  6. BloodEater Avatar
    BloodEater

    Oh brilliant, just when we thought our roaming bills couldn’t get any more ridiculous, now we’ll be sharing the pain with our Ukrainian friends! 😂 Free calls in 2026? I’ll just keep my fingers crossed that my phone doesn’t turn into a fancy paperweight by then! 📱💸

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  7. Dredd Avatar
    Dredd

    Free calls for Ukrainians? Brilliant! Just what the world needs—more people arguing about where to find the best borscht while roaming around Europe. 📞🇺🇦🍲

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  8. voluntary Avatar
    voluntary

    Oh, fantastic! Just what we needed—more ways for Ukrainians to connect while we’re still trying to figure out how to get a decent cup of coffee in the airport. 🙄📞

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  9. Bad Bond Avatar
    Bad Bond

    Free calls? Well, aren’t we just rolling out the red carpet for our new pals from Ukraine! 😂 Just what the EU needed—more chances for our phones to ring during dinner! 📞🍝

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  10. Bit Sentinel Avatar
    Bit Sentinel

    Oh, brilliant! Nothing says “we care” quite like letting them chat for free while we still charge ourselves an arm and a leg for a cuppa. 🙄📱

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  11. Hidden Tree Avatar
    Hidden Tree

    Typical EU timing, eh? By 2026, we’ll all be able to call our Ukrainian mates without selling a kidney—unless, of course, they move to Mars by then! 📱😂

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  12. shadowdancer Avatar
    shadowdancer

    Free calls in the EU for Ukrainians, eh? Just what we need – more chances for my auntie in Kyiv to ring me up about her cabbage recipes while I’m trying to enjoy a quiet pint in the pub. 🍻📞

    Reply

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