BICS on Tuesday announced that it has launched 5G data roaming service between the Austrian operator, Three Austria and Swiss Operator Sunrise UPC.
The announcement heralds a major advancement in the roll-out of global 5G roaming within Europe. The service leverages BICS’ 5G global IPX network to provide secure, reliable, ultra-low latency 5G data connectivity to subscribers, with download speeds multiples times faster than those of previous 4G roaming.
Leading the way in global cross-border 5G deployment, BICS was the first to launch 5G intercontinental roaming and enabled Europe’s first 5G roaming service in 2019. The communications enabler also announced the addition of borderless 5G capabilities to BICS’ SIM for Things solution at MWC Shanghai this year. The BICS network offers the largest global reach of IPX direct destinations, facilitating speedy implementation of the next generation service.
Frederic Salmon, Chief Commercial Officer, BICS
By enhancing 5G inter-operator connectivity, BICS is fully supporting mobile operators in their post-COVID growth strategies through new technology rollouts. 5G deployment is ready for a return to growth. 5G roll-outs are advancing at a faster rate than seen with previous mobile connectivity generations.
Elmar Grasser, CTO of Sunrise UPC
Thanks to BICS roaming services, the Sunrise roaming customers now benefit from an outstanding 5G mobile network in Austria and Austrian customers use the fastest and most reliable 5G network in Switzerland.
