How much is the international roaming charge?

The charging standards for international roaming are usually set by operators, mainly including voice, SMS and data.

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Voice charges for international roaming are usually charged by the minute, and the charging standards of different operators are different. Take China Mobile as an example, its international roaming voice charges range from 3 yuan to 12 yuan per minute, depending on the country and region. In addition, some operators also offer international long-distance packages, and users can choose the corresponding packages according to their own needs.

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The short message fee for international roaming is usually charged according to the number of short messages, and the charging standard varies from operator to operator. Take China Unicom as an example, its international roaming SMS charges are 65,438+each from 0 yuan to 2 yuan, and the specific charging standard depends on countries and regions.

data

International roaming data charges are usually charged according to traffic, and the charging standards of each operator are different. Take China Telecom as an example, its international roaming data charges range from MB 15 per MB to 30 yuan, and the specific charging standards depend on countries and regions. In addition, some operators have also launched international traffic packages, and users can choose the corresponding packages according to their own needs.

Reasons for international roaming charges

The charging standard for international roaming is different from that for domestic communication services. The main reasons behind this are as follows:

High operating cost

International roaming needs to be settled with foreign operators, so the operating cost is high. In addition, because international roaming needs to use foreign communication networks, its network rental cost is also high.

Policy restrictions

Different countries and regions have different policy restrictions on the charging standards for international roaming. For example, EU countries stipulate that the international roaming fee should not be higher than the domestic communication service fee, so the cost of using international roaming service in EU countries is relatively low.

market demand

The market demand for international roaming is relatively small, and operators usually consider the influence of market demand when formulating charging standards. In addition, due to the limited use of international roaming, it is understandable that its charging standard is relatively high.