Smart 5G roaming coverage sustains lead in 70 countries

Smart Communications, Inc. is maintaining its lead in 5G roaming 57 by serving customers in 70 countries through partnerships with 118 operators worldwide. With its customer-centric approach, the company is continuously expanding its 5G roaming coverage through an ever-growing list of international telco partners.

As a result, Smart customers with 5G-capable devices can now enjoy live 5G roaming services in 70 countries, including popular destinations like Japan, Singapore, Australia, China, United States, Canada, Austria, Germany, France, and United Kingdom.

To avail of Smart’s 5G roaming service, customers abroad can easily subscribe by visiting gigaroam.smart.com.ph and choose from a variety of data plans that best suit their roaming needs.

To support this effort, PLDT, in collaboration with Smart, has expanded its total fiber footprint to over 1.1 million kilometers. This includes over 231,000 kilometers of international fiber and over 874,000 kilometers of domestic fiber, which supports Smart’s 3G, 4G/LTE, and 5G network. As of the end of the first quarter of this year, Smart’s network coverage now reaches 97% of the country’s population.

These efforts are aligned with the PLDT Group’s contribution to the United Nations Sustainable Development Goal #9: Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure. Smart Communications, Inc. aims to provide the best possible service to its customers globally, and with its continuous innovation and dedication to customer satisfaction, it remains one of the leading telecommunications companies in the industry.