NTT Docomo has expanded its inbound LTE roaming service in Japan for customers from the Azores, Australia, Christmas Island, Greece, Madeira, New Zealand and Portugal. This will enable customers from 37 countries and regions have access to Docomo’s extra-high-speed LTE network (up to 150Mbps), Xi (read crossy) when traveling in Japan beginning December 5. SmarTone users in Hong Kong can also enjoy Docomo’s roaming service in Japan starting from December 5th, 2014.
NTT Docomo launched 150Mbps Xi LTE service in Japan last year. Since then the company has been expanding its LTE service. The company will also expand its outbound LTE roaming service for Docomo subscribers traveling in Australia, New Zealand, Romania, Singapore and Slovenia from December 5. This will enable Docomo subscribers to roam on LTE networks in 32 countries and regions.
This is widest international coverage offered by any network operator in Japan, says the company.