Ukraine to Join EU's Unified Mobile Space
The European Commission has proposed to integrate Ukraine into the 'Roam like at Home' initiative starting January 1, 2026. This will enable Ukrainians to use mobile services in EU countries without extra costs, similar to EU citizens in Ukraine.
The agreement covers calls, SMS, and mobile data at domestic rates, ensuring access to emergency services and consistent quality of communication. The current voluntary agreement between Ukrainian and European operators will be extended until the end of 2025.
This decision needs the approval of the EU Council. The Commission noted that Ukraine has fully aligned its legislation to EU roaming rules, which was a necessary condition for this integration.
This marks the first area where Ukraine will gain internal market status within the EU as per the Association Agreement.
