{"id":21219,"date":"2025-05-06T20:18:37","date_gmt":"2025-05-06T19:18:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/telecomkh.info\/?p=21219"},"modified":"2025-05-06T20:18:37","modified_gmt":"2025-05-06T19:18:37","slug":"vodafone-a1-group-and-ericsson-establish-world-first-5g-standalone-international-roaming-connection-between-two-operator-groups","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/telecomkh.info\/?p=21219","title":{"rendered":"Vodafone, A1 Group and Ericsson establish world first 5G Standalone international roaming connection between two operator groups"},"content":{"rendered":"

5G Standalone (5G SA) connection made between Vodafone Germany and A1 Bulgaria, part of the A1 Telekom Austria Group, paves way for advanced roaming services for customers<\/strong><\/p>\n

Vodafone, A1 Group and Ericsson announced that they have established the first successful 5G Standalone (5G SA) international roaming connection between two different operator groups. The connection, between Vodafone in Germany and A1 Bulgaria, aims to enhance the responsiveness and reliability of roaming services for customers, particularly businesses with operations in multiple markets.
\n5G SA incorporates 5G technology in both the network core as well as the radio antennas, which means low latency industrial applications and new services like private \u2018network slicing\u2019 for enterprises and public sector organisations can be delivered faster and more reliably across the entire connection. When applied to roaming services in the future, customers can experience the same benefits when travelling, including in busy areas such as city centres and at main transport hubs.
\nThe companies see this demonstration as an important step forward in being able to offer commercial 5G SA roaming, supporting high quality voice calls and picture messaging, video streaming and fast data services. It also opens the door to new applications like dedicated network slices to control industrial robots and autonomous vehicles at factories and warehouses, as well as simultaneously connecting many AR\/VR headsets for use at major events, whether in-country or across multiple markets.
\nThe project is the result of a collaborative effort between the engineering teams at Vodafone, A1 Group and Ericsson. The companies were able to seamlessly support the data connectivity of a mobile subscriber from A1 Bulgaria, roaming on Vodafone Germany\u2019s 5G SA network using a standard device, and supported by generally available core network software using the latest 3GPP industry standards. The team also demonstrated that superior voice roaming was possible. This feature, together with immersive surround sound, is expected to be supported by smartphones in the future.
\nAlberto Ripepi, Chief Network Officer, Vodafone Group, said: \u201cVodafone Germany was the first operator to launch a commercial 5G SA network in Europe. Now, we are taking our expertise overseas with the world\u2019s first 5G SA roaming demonstration. Ultimately, 5G SA roaming will enhance the customer experience at international events like football championships and provide the same consistent fast connectivity at a company\u2019s warehouses and factories across many markets.\u201d
\nTodor Tashev, Senior Director Competence Delivery Center for A1 Group, A1 Bulgaria, commented: \u201cThe world first international 5G SA roaming connection between two operator groups is a key technological milestone and we are proud to partner with Vodafone and Ericsson to achieve this. A1 is investing resource and expertise in delivering the best experience to our customers across all A1 Group countries, and the completion of this initial connection is an important step toward providing European citizens and tourists\u2019 high-quality connectivity on the go. We are looking forward to working with our joint teams to bring this capability to subscribers in a live network environment.\u201d
\nMonica Zethzon, Head of Solution Area Core Networks, Ericsson, added: \u201cThere are now over 60 live or deployed 5G standalone networks worldwide, with Ericsson Core and radio solutions supporting more than 40 of them. As more 5G SA networks go live, users globally will expect the superior service and high standard of security they receive on their home network to be offered seamlessly when travelling. Roaming for 5G standalone is an essential part of the future of telecoms in a world where service quality expectations are high, and we are looking forward to working with collaborators like Vodafone and A1 Group to make it happen.\u201d<\/p>\n

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5G Standalone (5G SA) connection made between Vodafone Germany and A1 Bulgaria, part of the A1 Telekom Austria Group, paves way for advanced roaming services for customers Vodafone, A1 Group and Ericsson announced that they have established the first successful 5G Standalone (5G SA) international roaming connection between two different operator groups. The connection, between … <\/p>\n

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