On a mobile phone, you can easily turn off or enable roaming. Before a trip abroad, it is important to check the settings to avoid high costs. Rates for roaming are most often announced via SMS when the phone connects to a network abroad.
Roaming occurs automatically when the function is on, both within Sweden and abroad. It is not the same as hand-off/hand-over, where you switch between masters within the same network. The word “roaming” comes from wandering around, but is primarily used in technology contexts.
By understanding roaming and its features, users can avoid unexpected costs when they are outside their regular carrier network.
Summing up:
- Roaming means that users can switch between different mobile networks to maintain connectivity.
- Since 2017, there are no surcharges for roaming within the EU/EEA, meaning that users can use their mobiles at no extra cost when travelling within these areas.
- Also within Sweden, roaming can be used to improve coverage in areas with weak signal.
- Roaming should not be confused with hand-off or hand-over, which involve switching between masts within the same network.
