The news makes T-Mobile the first and only wireless provider to offer 5G coverage in all 50 states in the US.
“The massive nationwide 5G network we’re building and expanding by the day - paired with important partnerships like this - extend our 5G leadership over the competition and deliver meaningful 5G experiences to our customers,” said Neville Ray, president of technology at T-Mobile.
“Now, our customers with 5G devices can keep 5G service when in Alaska. And to GCI customers, welcome to nationwide 5G!”
In addition, the collaboration allows GCI customers roaming access to T-Mobile’s nationwide 5G network, which covers more than one million square miles and nearly 6,000 cities and towns.
“GCI and T-Mobile have a long history of ‘firsts’ together,” said Greg Chapados, president and chief operating officer of GCI.
“GCI and T-Mobile launched the nation’s first LTE roaming partnership in 2014 and were the first providers to partner together to deliver voice over LTE service.”
Today’s partnership marks another first and a tremendous milestone! GCI congratulates the T-Mobile team on being the first wireless provider to offer 5G service in all 50 states.”
“The partnership is a win for both companies and for GCI customers who will be able to access 5G service on the nation’s largest 5G network.”
GCI launched its 5G service in Anchorage in April of this year and its 5G buildout will serve as a model for the company’s network modernisation efforts as GCI looks to expand the service across Alaska.
Future GCI 5G expansion opportunities include Juneau, Fairbanks and other fibre-served communities.
