US teclecommunications giant Sprint announced yesterday that it has signed an international 4G roaming agreement with Jamaica-based telecom Digicel.

The firm on its website said select Sprint devices that operate with the Sprint SmartViewSM Connection Manager will automatically detect the network, giving customers the option to connect and roam with an unlimited 24 hour Daypass. Sprint, which also announced a similar agreement with Global Mobile in Taiwan, said that pricing and launch details of the deals are still to be determined.

“With these agreements, Sprint is kicking down the door to 4G international roaming and taking a first step toward allowing people to enjoy 4G service wherever they are around the globe,” said Matt Carter, president-Sprint 4G. “We’ve taken the 4G leadership position in the U.S. and are now proud to partner with visionaries Digicel and Global Mobile to solidify our international leadership role.”

The firm said that the Sprint SmartView Connection Manager allows users to create a high-speed Internet connection for their computer anywhere on the Sprint 3G or 4G networks or on compatible international networks with a Mobile Broadband Device, such as the Sprint 3G/4G USB Modem 250U by Sierra Wireless or Sprint 3G/4G U600 USB Modem. Sprint customers traveling to Jamaica and Taiwan will be able to access the Digicel and Global Mobile 4G networks for mobile downloads, video chat capabilities and turbo-charged Web browsing at 4G speeds, said a release on its website.