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Jio 5G Network Expands to US: First Global 5G Roaming Deal with T-Mobile.
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CNBC Awaaz•21-09-2026, 19:50
Jio 5G Network Expands to US: First Global 5G Roaming Deal with T-Mobile.
- •Jio's 5G network will now operate in the US, not just India, through a partnership with T-Mobile.
- •Jio customers traveling from India to the US can roam on T-Mobile's 5G standalone network.
- •T-Mobile customers visiting India from the US will be able to use Jio's 5G standalone network.
- •This marks the world's first instance of connecting two countries' 5G standalone networks via roaming.
- •Customers will experience faster speeds, low-latency, and a more reliable connection for streaming and apps.
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Jio users traveling to America can now roam on T-Mobile's 5G standalone network, while T-Mobile customers visiting India can use Jio's 5G standalone network. This marks the world's first instance of connecting two countries' 5G standalone networks through roaming, ensuring faster speeds, low-latency, and seamless connectivity for activities like video streaming and business apps.
Syniverse's platform played a crucial role in making this roaming connection possible by securely connecting the networks of Jio and T-Mobile.
Mark Yarcosky, Head of International Network, Partnership & Services at Jio, stated that this achievement paves the way for new services and AI-based services for customers and businesses in the future.
