That is happening in the international roaming area, with respect both to voice calls and use of data networks, and for good reason: prices really are quite high. In Europe, wholesale rates for data roaming are dropping by regulatory action.
Xigo illustrates the issue.
Eurotariff maximum roaming charge per minute in Euros (without VAT)
Eurotariff maximum price while abroad
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Making a call
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Receiving a call
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Sending an SMS
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Receiving an SMS
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Mobile Internet
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Summer 2009
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43 cents
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19 cents
| 11 cents | free | - |
Summer 2010 | 39 cents | 15 cents | 11 cents | free | - |
Summer 2011 | 35 cents | 11 cents | 11 cents | free | - |
Summer 2012 | 29 cents | 8 cents | 9 cents | free | 70 cents/MB* |
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