SK Telecom in July launched its first 5G roaming service in Switzerland which was “the world’s first” 5G roaming service.

By the end of this year, it expects to roll out the service to four more countries where 5G is already available. SK Telecom added that its 5G roaming services will then be expanded to 20 countries in 2020, with the United States, China, and Japan to be among the countries where the services will be available, ZDNet reports.

Since the roaming service went live, 3,000 tourists have accessed 5G in Switzerland, it said.

SK Telecom is currently testing 5G roaming in 10 countries that are frequently visited by South Koreans.

Its rival, KT, similarly launched its own 5G roaming service in Switzerland, Italy, and Finland last month.

The government also plans to inject 20 billion won (US$17 million) to make content that uses 5G technology.

The number of 5G users in South Korea reached 1.91 million as of the end of July, just three months after the nation’s three carriers — SK Telecom Co., KT Corp. and LG Uplus Corp. — rolled out the commercial 5G network, according to the data compiled by the Ministry of Science and ICT.

Here is some information about SK Telecom’s 5G roaming offer and prices:

1. Coverage: SK Telecom offers 5G roaming coverage in 27 countries around the world, including the United States, Japan, China, and many countries in Europe.
2. Pricing: The pricing for SK Telecom’s 5G roaming service varies depending on the country you are visiting and the length of your stay. The company offers both daily and monthly plans, and the pricing can range from KRW 12,000 (approximately USD 10) per day to KRW 200,000 (approximately USD 170) per month.
3. Data usage: SK Telecom offers unlimited data usage for its 5G roaming service, but the speed may be limited after a certain amount of data usage. The amount of data usage allowed before the speed is limited depends on the country you are visiting and the length of your stay.
4. Activation: To activate SK Telecom’s 5G roaming service, customers can simply turn on their roaming service on their device and select SK Telecom as their roaming partner. The service will be automatically activated, and the customer will be charged based on the pricing plan they have selected.

It’s important to note that prices and plans may be subject to change, and customers should check with SK Telecom for the most up-to-date information before traveling abroad. Additionally, roaming charges can add up quickly, so customers should be aware of their data usage and consider purchasing a plan that meets their needs.

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