Mobile roaming charges capped by EU

As of 1st July 2010, the EU has legislated that mobile phone charges whilst roaming within EU boundaries should be capped to avoid users being presented with massive bills upon their return from holiday.
Under the new system, the maximum permitted charge for making a mobile call while in another EU state will be capped at 32p a minute and the rate for receiving calls at 12.5p a minute.  Similarly, mobile data charges while roaming have been capped at €50 per month.  SMS text charges remain at 9p per message.

It should be noted that this new EU regulation only applies whilst users are within the EU.