{"id":14020,"date":"2025-07-17T09:00:02","date_gmt":"2025-07-17T08:00:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.gsma.com\/about-us\/regions\/europe\/?p=14020"},"modified":"2026-01-05T10:03:28","modified_gmt":"2026-01-05T10:03:28","slug":"extension-of-the-eu-roam-like-at-home-area-to-ukraine","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.gsma.com\/about-us\/regions\/europe\/news\/extension-of-the-eu-roam-like-at-home-area-to-ukraine\/","title":{"rendered":"Extension of the\u00a0EU \u2018Roam Like at Home\u2019\u00a0area to Ukraine\u00a0"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

The GSMA welcomes the extension of \u2018Roam Like at Home<\/a>\u2019 (RLAH)\u00a0to Ukraine as of 1 January 2026.\u00a0We recognise the critical role of mobile connectivity in times of crisis, enabling refugees to maintain contact with loved ones, access essential services, and remain informed as they rebuild their lives in safety.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

We also fully support\u00a0the\u00a0extension of the current\u00a0joint statement by leading European and Ukrainian mobile operators,\u00a0as well as the additional commitment,\u00a0which reaffirms<\/s>\u00a0their shared commitment to ensure vital roaming services remain available to Ukrainian refugees. This extraordinary voluntary cooperation demonstrates the mobile industry\u2019s ability to unite in the face of humanitarian challenges and provide meaningful connectivity to those who need it most.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

For more information about Ukraine\u2019s support actions by the European mobile industry visit our\u00a0dedicated site<\/a>.\u00a0<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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