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LG Uplus Launches 'Ixio Roaming Call' in Japan, Plans Global Expansion
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LG Uplus Launches 'Ixio Roaming Call' in Japan, Plans Global Expansion

From Chosun Ilbo · () Korean

Translated from Korean, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • LG Uplus has launched its "Ixio Roaming Call" service in Japan, allowing users to make voice calls without incurring high international roaming charges.
  • The service utilizes LG Uplus's AI call app, "Ixio," and operates under U+ roaming plans or Wi-Fi environments.
  • The company plans to expand the service to approximately 100 countries, including Southeast Asia, China, and Europe, by the end of the year.

LG Uplus has introduced its "Ixio Roaming Call" service in Japan, aiming to alleviate the burden of international call charges for its customers abroad.

The new service allows LG Uplus users to make voice calls internationally without the typical high costs associated with roaming. It operates through the company's AI-powered call application, "Ixio," and can be utilized when customers are on a U+ roaming plan or connected to a Wi-Fi network.

Following its launch in Japan, LG Uplus has ambitious plans for expansion. The company announced its intention to extend the "Ixio Roaming Call" service to around 100 countries by the end of the current year. Key regions targeted for this expansion include Southeast Asia, China, and various European nations.

This initiative by LG Uplus seeks to provide a more cost-effective and convenient communication solution for its subscribers traveling internationally, leveraging AI technology to enhance the user experience and reduce expenses.

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Originally published by Chosun Ilbo in Korean. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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