Since the introduction of the EU's roaming rules, customers have, in most cases, been able to use their mobile phones within the EU and other zone 1 destinations under the same conditions as their domestic plan. However, Albania, Montenegro, Serbia and Turkey are among the favourite holiday destinations of millions of European travellers. Customers travelling to these countries with a Hungarian mobile subscription should pay close attention to roaming charges, as these destinations are outside the EU and zone 1, meaning mobile services are subject to different terms and pricing. In addition to choosing typical summer holiday destinations, more and more people are travelling to attend major international events including sporting events. This year, for example, many are heading to the United States, Canada and Mexico to watch FIFA World Cup matches live. Whether travelling for leisure or to experience a global sporting event, customers expect their mobile phone and internet connection to work just as seamlessly as they do at home.
Holiday or sporting event – different connectivity needs
Using a mobile phone remains a natural part of everyday life, even while on holiday. From using navigation to reach your accommodation and sharing photos and experiences from the beach or a city stroll, to buying museum tickets online or finding a restaurant for dinner, staying connected is an essential part of the travel experience. For travellers attending a major event such as the FIFA World Cup, mobile use is often even more intensive. Managing digital tickets, planning transport, coordinating with fellow travellers and adapting to last-minute schedule changes all rely on a dependable mobile connection.
While many tasks can be handled online, there are still situations where making a phone call is the quickest and most effective solution. If a booking goes wrong, you miss a transfer or someone gets separated from the group, having data connection alone may not be enough. Having a plan that also includes roaming voice minutes provides valuable peace of mind.
That's why predictable roaming costs matter. Responding to customers’ changing travel needs, Yettel now offers new roaming options for travellers visiting European countries outside zone 1. Based on the operator’s experience, 5 GB roaming packages are the most popular choice among customers. However, many customers need even more. One in ten users purchases additional data, and research has also shown strong demand for larger data allowances, with most respondents preferring a 10 GB option. To meet this demand, Yettel has introduced the 10 GB Traveller Data+Voice Balkans Pass (Utazó Net+Hang Balkán jegy) for the summer season. Available to both consumer and business customers, the pass is designed for some of the most popular destinations outside EU zone 1, including Albania, Türkiye and Montenegro, and combines mobile data with voice calls in a single package. For shorter trips within Europe, customers can also choose the 3-day Balkans Pass, which includes 2 GB of data.
For customers travelling to the FIFA World Cup host countries – the United States, Canada and Mexico – Yettel offers the Traveller Data 5 GB North America Pass (Utazó Net 5 GB Észak-Amerika) and the Traveller Data 5 GB Latin America Pass (Utazó Net 5 GB Latin-Amerika). All roaming passes are available to customers using mobile handsets sold by Yettel and can also be purchased through the Yettel app, where customers can conveniently manage all their mobile services in one place. More information about Yettel’s roaming offers is available at yettel.hu/roaming.