Systems, methods, and computer-readable media for controlling roaming of a mobile device when the mobile device is in an active mode while utilizing a roaming network. A duration of an active event for which the mobile phone utilizes the roaming network is referenced. It is determined whether the duration of the active event exceeds an event threshold. The event threshold indicates a maximum amount of time the mobile device is allowed to connect to the roaming network in association with the active event. In instances that the duration of the active event exceeds the event threshold, the mobile device is transferred from the roaming network to a home network of the mobile device.