Vodafone Group, Ericsson, and A1 Group have successfully established an international standalone (SA) 5G roaming connection—marking a major milestone for seamless cross-border connectivity, especially for business users.
The achievement enabled an A1 Bulgaria customer to access SA 5G data while roaming on Vodafone Germany’s network, using standard devices and commercial 5G core network software based on 3GPP and GSMA standards.
Ericsson’s dual-mode 5G Core and security edge platforms supported the setup, which enables advanced services like network slicing, AR/VR multi-headset connections at major events, and consistent enterprise connectivity across borders.
Vodafone’s chief network officer, Alberto Ripepi, emphasized the benefits for large-scale events and industrial use cases, while A1’s Todor Tashev called it a “key technological milestone.” Ericsson’s Monica Zethzon noted the significance of the market, with its 5G Core tech now powering over 40 SA 5G networks globally.
The test also confirmed the feasibility of international SA 5G voice roaming.
Source: Mobile World Live
