He added the operator is pursuing similar roaming deals in other countries, with a focus on “strategic partnerships with international providers who, like Verizon, are leading the 5G evolution”.
A Verizon spokesperson told Mobile World Live that 5G roaming is ready to go from a commercial network standpoint. Compatible handsets will be required for the service to launch and they are “coming soon.”
T-Mobile, a Verizon rival, finalized a domestic roaming deal with Alaskan operator GCI, in June. They are the first in the U.S. to offer their customers 5G service in parts of all 50 states.
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