Global Roaming Tariff Market Size study & Forecast, by Roaming Type, Distribution Channel, and Service, and Regional Forecasts 2025-2035

Description

Global Roaming Tariff Market is valued approximately at USD 72.6 billion in 2024 and is anticipated to grow with a CAGR of 6.00% over the forecast period 2025-2035. Roaming tariffs, the charges levied on users for accessing mobile services outside their home networks, have undergone substantial transformation with the proliferation of international travel, cross-border business operations, and widespread mobile network interoperability. As telecom providers race to standardize pricing and simplify access, the roaming tariff market is steadily shifting from opaque fee structures to more transparent, flat-rate, or bundled offerings. The evolution of digital communication, especially the increasing dominance of data usage over traditional voice services, is significantly reshaping the demand curve for roaming products.

Several macroeconomic and behavioral trends are influencing this market's progression. A surge in international business travel and the normalization of remote work have accelerated demand for uninterrupted mobile connectivity. Furthermore, as tourism rebounds post-pandemic, and IoT devices proliferate across global locations, roaming services are extending beyond individual consumers to encompass machine-to-machine communications. Providers are also leveraging partnerships and bilateral agreements to reduce cost pressure while offering competitive roaming packages. However, the ongoing push for regulatory reforms, especially in regions like the European Union, where roaming surcharges have been abolished, creates both compliance challenges and innovation opportunities for telecom carriers.

Regionally, Europe continues to dominate the global roaming tariff market, driven by progressive regulatory frameworks like the EU's "Roam Like at Home" initiative that have set the tone for global tariff reforms. North America is witnessing robust growth, buoyed by increased travel and strong collaborations between major telecom carriers across borders. Asia Pacific, on the other hand, is emerging as a hotspot of opportunity due to growing mobile subscriber bases, surging outbound travel, and expanding 5G infrastructure across nations such as India, China, and Southeast Asian countries. Meanwhile, the Middle East and Africa are rapidly digitalizing, presenting new frontiers for roaming tariff expansion through infrastructure investments and tech-forward policies.

Major market player included in this report are:

Vodafone Group Plc
AT&T Inc.
Telefonica S.A.
Deutsche Telekom AG
Orange S.A.
China Mobile Ltd.
Bharti Airtel Ltd.
T-Mobile US, Inc.
America Movil, S.A.B. de C.V.
Verizon Communications Inc.
NTT Docomo, Inc.
MTN Group Limited
Singtel Group
Telstra Corporation Limited
KT Corporation

Global Roaming Tariff Market Report Scope:

Historical Data - 2023, 2024
Base Year for Estimation - 2024
Forecast period - 2025-2035
Report Coverage - Revenue forecast, Company Ranking, Competitive Landscape, Growth factors, and Trends
Regional Scope - North America; Europe; Asia Pacific; Latin America; Middle East & Africa
Customization Scope - Free report customization (equivalent up to 8 analysts' working hours) with purchase. Addition or alteration to country, regional & segment scope*

The objective of the study is to define market sizes of different segments & countries in recent years and to forecast the values for the coming years. The report is designed to incorporate both qualitative and quantitative aspects of the industry within the countries involved in the study. The report also provides detailed information about crucial aspects, such as driving factors and challenges, which will define the future growth of the market. Additionally, it incorporates potential opportunities in micro-markets for stakeholders to invest, along with a detailed analysis of the competitive landscape and product offerings of key players. The detailed segments and sub-segments of the market are explained below:

By Roaming Type:

National
International

By Distribution Channel:

[Distribution Channel options not provided, placeholder for detailed analysis]

By Service:

Voice
Data

By Region:

North America
U.S.
Canada
Europe
UK
Germany
France
Spain
Italy
Rest of Europe
Asia Pacific
China
India
Japan
Australia
South Korea
Rest of Asia Pacific
Latin America
Brazil
Mexico
Middle East & Africa
UAE
Saudi Arabia
South Africa
Rest of Middle East & Africa

Key Takeaways:

Market Estimates & Forecast for 10 years from 2025 to 2035.
Annualized revenues and regional level analysis for each market segment.
Detailed analysis of geographical landscape with Country level analysis of major regions.
Competitive landscape with information on major players in the market.
Analysis of key business strategies and recommendations on future market approach.
Analysis of competitive structure of the market.
Demand side and supply side analysis of the market.

Chapter 1. Global Roaming Tariff Market Report Scope & Methodology

1.1. Research Objective
1.2. Research Methodology
- 1.2.1. Forecast Model
- 1.2.2. Desk Research
- 1.2.3. Top Down and Bottom-Up Approach
1.3. Research Attributes
1.4. Scope of the Study
- 1.4.1. Market Definition
- 1.4.2. Market Segmentation
1.5. Research Assumption
- 1.5.1. Inclusion & Exclusion
- 1.5.2. Limitations
- 1.5.3. Years Considered for the Study

Chapter 2. Executive Summary

2.1. CEO/CXO Standpoint
2.2. Strategic Insights
2.3. ESG Analysis
2.4. Key Findings

Chapter 3. Global Roaming Tariff Market Forces Analysis

3.1. Market Forces Shaping the Global Roaming Tariff Market (2024-2035)
3.2. Drivers
- 3.2.1. Surge in International Travel and Remote Work
- 3.2.2. Growth of IoT and Machine-to-Machine Communications
3.3. Restraints
- 3.3.1. Regulatory Reforms Ablishing Roaming Surcharges
- 3.3.2. Complexity of Bilateral Agreements Among Carriers
3.4. Opportunities
- 3.4.1. Expansion of Digital Bundled and Flat-Rate Roaming Packages
- 3.4.2. Integration of Roaming Services into IoT and Enterprise Solutions

Chapter 4. Global Roaming Tariff Industry Analysis

4.1. Porter's Five Forces Model
- 4.1.1. Bargaining Power of Buyer
- 4.1.2. Bargaining Power of Supplier
- 4.1.3. Threat of New Entrants
- 4.1.4. Threat of Substitutes
- 4.1.5. Competitive Rivalry
4.2. Porter's Five Forces Forecast Model (2024-2035)
4.3. PESTEL Analysis
- 4.3.1. Political
- 4.3.2. Economic
- 4.3.3. Social
- 4.3.4. Technological
- 4.3.5. Environmental
- 4.3.6. Legal
4.4. Top Investment Opportunities
4.5. Top Winning Strategies (2025)
4.6. Market Share Analysis (2024-2025)
4.7. Global Pricing Analysis and Trends 2025
4.8. Analyst Recommendation & Conclusion

Chapter 5. Global Roaming Tariff Market Size & Forecasts by Roaming Type 2025-2035

5.1. Market Overview
5.2. Global Roaming Tariff Market Performance - Potential Analysis (2025)
5.3. National Roaming
- 5.3.1. Top Countries Breakdown Estimates & Forecasts, 2024-2035
- 5.3.2. Market size analysis, by region, 2025-2035
5.4. International Roaming
- 5.4.1. Top Countries Breakdown Estimates & Forecasts, 2024-2035
- 5.4.2. Market size analysis, by region, 2025-2035

Chapter 6. Global Roaming Tariff Market Size & Forecasts by Distribution Channel & Service 2025-2035

6.1. Market Overview
6.2. Global Roaming Tariff Market Performance - Potential Analysis (2025)
6.3. Distribution Channel
- 6.3.1. Top Countries Breakdown Estimates & Forecasts, 2024-2035
- 6.3.2. Market size analysis, by region, 2025-2035
6.4. Service
- 6.4.1. Voice
  - 6.4.1.1. Top Countries Breakdown Estimates & Forecasts, 2024-2035
  - 6.4.1.2. Market size analysis, by region, 2025-2035
- 6.4.2. Data
  - 6.4.2.1. Top Countries Breakdown Estimates & Forecasts, 2024-2035
  - 6.4.2.2. Market size analysis, by region, 2025-2035

Chapter 7. Global Roaming Tariff Market Size & Forecasts by Region 2025-2035

7.1. Global Roaming Tariff Market, Regional Market Snapshot
7.2. Top Leading & Emerging Countries
7.3. North America Roaming Tariff Market
- 7.3.1. U.S. Roaming Tariff Market
  - 7.3.1.1. Roaming Type & Service Breakdown Size & Forecasts, 2025-2035
  - 7.3.1.2. Distribution Channel Breakdown Size & Forecasts, 2025-2035
- 7.3.2. Canada Roaming Tariff Market
  - 7.3.2.1. Roaming Type & Service Breakdown Size & Forecasts, 2025-2035
  - 7.3.2.2. Distribution Channel Breakdown Size & Forecasts, 2025-2035
7.4. Europe Roaming Tariff Market
- 7.4.1. UK Roaming Tariff Market
  - 7.4.1.1. Roaming Type & Service Breakdown Size & Forecasts, 2025-2035
  - 7.4.1.2. Distribution Channel Breakdown Size & Forecasts, 2025-2035
- 7.4.2. Germany Roaming Tariff Market
  - 7.4.2.1. Roaming Type & Service Breakdown Size & Forecasts, 2025-2035
  - 7.4.2.2. Distribution Channel Breakdown Size & Forecasts, 2025-2035
- 7.4.3. France Roaming Tariff Market
  - 7.4.3.1. Roaming Type & Service Breakdown Size & Forecasts, 2025-2035
  - 7.4.3.2. Distribution Channel Breakdown Size & Forecasts, 2025-2035
- 7.4.4. Spain Roaming Tariff Market
  - 7.4.4.1. Roaming Type & Service Breakdown Size & Forecasts, 2025-2035
  - 7.4.4.2. Distribution Channel Breakdown Size & Forecasts, 2025-2035
- 7.4.5. Italy Roaming Tariff Market
  - 7.4.5.1. Roaming Type & Service Breakdown Size & Forecasts, 2025-2035
  - 7.4.5.2. Distribution Channel Breakdown Size & Forecasts, 2025-2035
- 7.4.6. Rest of Europe Roaming Tariff Market
  - 7.4.6.1. Roaming Type & Service Breakdown Size & Forecasts, 2025-2035
  - 7.4.6.2. Distribution Channel Breakdown Size & Forecasts, 2025-2035
7.5. Asia Pacific Roaming Tariff Market
- 7.5.1. China Roaming Tariff Market
  - 7.5.1.1. Roaming Type & Service Breakdown Size & Forecasts, 2025-2035
  - 7.5.1.2. Distribution Channel Breakdown Size & Forecasts, 2025-2035
- 7.5.2. India Roaming Tariff Market
  - 7.5.2.1. Roaming Type & Service Breakdown Size & Forecasts, 2025-2035
  - 7.5.2.2. Distribution Channel Breakdown Size & Forecasts, 2025-2035
- 7.5.3. Japan Roaming Tariff Market
  - 7.5.3.1. Roaming Type & Service Breakdown Size & Forecasts, 2025-2035
  - 7.5.3.2. Distribution Channel Breakdown Size & Forecasts, 2025-2035
- 7.5.4. Australia Roaming Tariff Market
  - 7.5.4.1. Roaming Type & Service Breakdown Size & Forecasts, 2025-2035
  - 7.5.4.2. Distribution Channel Breakdown Size & Forecasts, 2025-2035
- 7.5.5. South Korea Roaming Tariff Market
  - 7.5.5.1. Roaming Type & Service Breakdown Size & Forecasts, 2025-2035
  - 7.5.5.2. Distribution Channel Breakdown Size & Forecasts, 2025-2035
- 7.5.6. Rest of Asia Pacific Roaming Tariff Market
  - 7.5.6.1. Roaming Type & Service Breakdown Size & Forecasts, 2025-2035
  - 7.5.6.2. Distribution Channel Breakdown Size & Forecasts, 2025-2035
7.6. Latin America Roaming Tariff Market
- 7.6.1. Brazil Roaming Tariff Market
  - 7.6.1.1. Roaming Type & Service Breakdown Size & Forecasts, 2025-2035
  - 7.6.1.2. Distribution Channel Breakdown Size & Forecasts, 2025-2035
- 7.6.2. Mexico Roaming Tariff Market
  - 7.6.2.1. Roaming Type & Service Breakdown Size & Forecasts, 2025-2035
  - 7.6.2.2. Distribution Channel Breakdown Size & Forecasts, 2025-2035
7.7. Middle East & Africa Roaming Tariff Market
- 7.7.1. UAE Roaming Tariff Market
  - 7.7.1.1. Roaming Type & Service Breakdown Size & Forecasts, 2025-2035
  - 7.7.1.2. Distribution Channel Breakdown Size & Forecasts, 2025-2035
- 7.7.2. Saudi Arabia Roaming Tariff Market
  - 7.7.2.1. Roaming Type & Service Breakdown Size & Forecasts, 2025-2035
  - 7.7.2.2. Distribution Channel Breakdown Size & Forecasts, 2025-2035
- 7.7.3. South Africa Roaming Tariff Market
  - 7.7.3.1. Roaming Type & Service Breakdown Size & Forecasts, 2025-2035
  - 7.7.3.2. Distribution Channel Breakdown Size & Forecasts, 2025-2035
- 7.7.4. Rest of Middle East & Africa Roaming Tariff Market
  - 7.7.4.1. Roaming Type & Service Breakdown Size & Forecasts, 2025-2035
  - 7.7.4.2. Distribution Channel Breakdown Size & Forecasts, 2025-2035

Chapter 8. Competitive Intelligence

8.1. Top Market Strategies
8.2. Vodafone Group Plc
- 8.2.1. Company Overview
- 8.2.2. Key Executives
- 8.2.3. Company Snapshot
- 8.2.4. Financial Performance (Subject to Data Availability)
- 8.2.5. Product/Services Portfolio
- 8.2.6. Recent Development
- 8.2.7. Market Strategies
- 8.2.8. SWOT Analysis
8.3. AT&T Inc.
8.4. Telefonica S.A.
8.5. Deutsche Telekom AG
8.6. Orange S.A.
8.7. China Mobile Ltd.
8.8. Bharti Airtel Ltd.
8.9. T-Mobile US, Inc.
8.10. America Movil, S.A.B. de C.V.
8.11. Verizon Communications Inc.
8.12. NTT Docomo, Inc.
8.13. MTN Group Limited
8.14. Singtel Group
8.15. Telstra Corporation Limited
8.16. KT Corporation