# Roaming Charges on The No Agenda Show

Roaming Charges comes up in 5 chapters across 5 episodes of The No Agenda Show, from May 2008 to June 2013.

- **Chapters:** 5
- **Episodes:** 5
- **Discussed:** May 2008 – June 2013
- **Related topics:** [At&t](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/at-t.md), [Mobile Data](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/mobile-data.md), [Bulgaria](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/bulgaria.md), [Data Caps](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/data-caps.md), [European Union](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/european-union.md), [Finland](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/finland.md), [Google Reader](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/google-reader.md), [Ios 6](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ios-6.md), [Maternity Leave](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/maternity-leave.md), [Miss Mickey](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/miss-mickey.md)

## Chapters 1–5 of 5

### AT&T International Billing, Google Reader Shutdown

- **Episode:** [526: #meh!](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/526-meh.md)
- **Published:** 2013-06-30
- **Time:** 1:59:54–2:04:55
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/526-meh/chapter/at-t-international-billing-google-reader-shutdown.md

A personal anecdote describes a frustrating interaction with AT&T customer service regarding international data roaming charges for an iPhone. The host joked with the representative that the NSA would have a record of their agreement to waive potential fees. Additionally, listeners are reminded that Google Reader is shutting down and are encouraged to export their subscription lists in OPML format.

Keywords: [at&t](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/at-t.md), international roaming, [google reader](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/google-reader.md), [opml](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/opml.md), data charges

### Maternity Leave Confessions, AT&T Roaming Scams

- **Episode:** [479: Belieber](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/479-belieber.md)
- **Published:** 2013-01-17
- **Time:** 2:11:58–2:19:45
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/479-belieber/chapter/maternity-leave-confessions-at-t-roaming-scams.md

A listener confesses to cutting off her husband's donations during an unpaid maternity leave before becoming addicted to the show herself. This leads to a discussion on international data roaming scams, with the hosts sharing anecdotes about $3,500 phone bills and negotiating with AT&T for "consideration" on overages.

Keywords: [maternity leave](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/maternity-leave.md), [at&t](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/at-t.md), [roaming charges](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/roaming-charges.md), [bulgaria](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/bulgaria.md), [finland](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/finland.md)

### Miss Mickey Visa Approval and AT&T International Billing Dispute

- **Episode:** [477: Brolf](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/477-brolf.md)
- **Published:** 2013-01-10
- **Time:** 6:25–10:50
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/477-brolf/chapter/miss-mickey-visa-approval-and-at-t-international-billing-dispute.md

Miss Mickey has received her travel papers, allowing the hosts to plan a departure from Amsterdam to Austin via Atlanta. A significant dispute with AT&T is detailed, involving a $750 monthly bill triggered by international roaming, voicemail charges, and data spikes following an iOS 6 upgrade. The discussion highlights frustrations with SIM-locked phones and the inability to shut off data services remotely.

Keywords: [miss mickey](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/miss-mickey.md), [visa](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/visa.md), [at&t](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/at-t.md), [roaming charges](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/roaming-charges.md), [ios 6](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ios-6.md), international data

### EU Roaming Regulations, Viviane Reding Interview

- **Episode:** [37: Where's The Beef?](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/37-where-s-the-beef.md)
- **Published:** 2008-06-28
- **Time:** 1:03:00–1:07:52
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/37-where-s-the-beef/chapter/eu-roaming-regulations-viviane-reding-interview.md

EU Commissioner Viviane Reding is leading a crackdown on "anachronistic" mobile roaming charges across Europe. In a recent interview, she detailed her efforts to force telecommunications operators to lower prices for voice calls, text messages, and mobile data. Reding has threatened strict regulation if operators do not voluntarily reduce the exorbitant costs associated with crossing borders within the European Union.

Keywords: viviane reding, [european union](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/european-union.md), [roaming charges](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/roaming-charges.md), [sms](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/sms.md), [mobile data](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/mobile-data.md)

### Vodafone Mobile Data Plans and Roaming Fees

- **Episode:** [32: Benefits Supervisor Sleeping](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/32-benefits-supervisor-sleeping.md)
- **Published:** 2008-05-24
- **Time:** 0:58–3:34
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/32-benefits-supervisor-sleeping/chapter/vodafone-mobile-data-plans-and-roaming-fees.md

A discussion regarding UK mobile data services focuses on Vodafone's transition from hardware dongles to USB sticks offering 7.5 megabits down. The conversation highlights the high cost of international roaming and the frustration with "fair use" limits that restrict users to small monthly data allowances.

Keywords: [vodafone](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/vodafone.md), [mobile data](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/mobile-data.md), dongle, [roaming charges](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/roaming-charges.md), [data caps](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/data-caps.md)

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