DALLAS, Sept. 14, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- AT&T*
customers will be the first U.S. mobile customers to have the
ability to access 5G in Japan
through our international roaming agreement with NTT DOCOMO, Inc.
and by using a 5G roam-capable device – the first of which will
become available on the AT&T network this week.
The agreement delivers on AT&T's commitment to keeping its
customers connected and providing them with access to 5G – at home
and around the globe – as capable devices become available.
"As a longtime industry leader providing global connectivity,
we're evolving the breadth and depth of our global coverage with
5G," said Susan A. Johnson,
executive vice president – Global Connections & Supply Chain,
AT&T. "This marks a significant milestone for AT&T and our
customers."
AT&T customers on a wireless plan that includes access to 5G
in the U.S. will be able to access 5G in Japan through NTT DOCOMO, Inc., when they use
a 5G roam-capable device, like the motorola one 5G, which will be
available to AT&T customers starting this Friday.
"We're excited to launch 5G roaming in Japan on NTT DOCOMO, Inc.'s network because of
what it means for our customers," said JR Wilson, vice president –
Tower Strategy & Roaming, AT&T. "Our teams never stop
innovating, developing and deploying the latest technology to
provide our customers with access to a next-generation network
– at home and abroad."
AT&T has historically been a leader in global roaming. So,
while the company continues innovating to enable customers with
compatible devices to access 5G internationally, those with LTE
devices can still expect the same great roaming coverage they're
used to while traveling.
*About AT&T Communications
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improve lives. We have the nation's fastest wireless network.** And
according to America's biggest test, we have the nation's best
wireless network.*** We're building FirstNet® just for
first responders and creating next-generation mobile 5G. With a
range of TV and video products, we deliver entertainment people
love to talk about. Our smart, highly secure solutions serve nearly
3 million global businesses – nearly all of the Fortune 1000. And
worldwide, our spirit of service drives employees to give back to
their communities.
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