5G goes global: Jio, T-Mobile achieve roaming first

Hyderabad: T-Mobile and Jio made wireless history today, achieving the world's first 5G Standalone (SA) roaming connection, enabled through interoperability with Syniverse. It's proof that a truly seamless next-generation network experience isn't just a promise — it's here, setting a new benchmark for what cross-border 5G should feel like, everywhere. This enables T-Mobile customers to experience true 5G SA roaming while traveling internationally — a first anywhere in the world. 5G SA roaming delivers faster speeds, lower latency and more reliable connections, paving the way for transformative applications in IoT, real-time communications and immersive technologies that depend on consistent, high-performance global connectivity.

His achievement was made possible by Syniverse's connectivity platform, which ensures secure, seamless interconnection between networks and helps accelerate global adoption of next-generation roaming.

"This is a monumental step for global wireless, and T-Mobile is proud to lead it," said Ankur Kapoor, Chief Network Officer at T-Mobile. "We started this journey back in 2020, laying the groundwork for a 5G Standalone future — and today, we're continuing that leadership with Jio India as a partner on a global stage. Leave one country, land in another, and your 5G experience is just as seamless — whether you're streaming, sharing travel reels or running business apps. That's the breakthrough power of this technology."

“This is a transformational milestone and far more than just roaming—it’s about what becomes possible when two leading 5G Standalone networks work together.

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