AT&T Adds Roaming In Canada

DALLAS (WWJ) -- AT&T Inc. announced it has launched LTE roaming in Canada with Rogers Communications.

The agreement with Rogers makes AT&T the first U.S. carrier to offer international LTE roaming.

"Our agreement with Rogers affirms our commitment to deliver superior international coverage to our customers," said Bill Hague, executive vice president, International, Alliances and Integrations, AT&T Mobility. "AT&T customers already have access to the nation's fastest, most reliable 4G LTE network while in the United States and now they can enjoy LTE speeds while roaming in Canada."

Rogers LTE delivers Canada's fastest download speeds, enabling AT&T customers to stay connected while traveling north of the border. The Rogers LTE network reaches 70 percent of Canadians from coast to coast and continues to expand. This year alone, Rogers will expand its LTE coverage to 95 new markets.

To learn more about AT&T's discount roaming packages, including tips for selecting the best data package for your international travel needs, visit att.com/worldpackages.