SoftBank has just issued a press release – together with HTC – indicating that High Tech Computer Corp. CEO Peter Chou and Vodafone KK President and Representative Executive Officer Masayoshi Son have signed a strategic collaboration agreement under which both parties will collaborate to develop and sell 3G PDA phones in Japan. According to the statement, products will be available as of late 2006.

Perhaps SoftBank will offer the same hardware line-up as DoCoMo – BUT allow for flat-rate data plans.. that might help stem smartphone shoppers churning to the competition.

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1. Microsoft Scores First Windows Mobile Japan Deal
2. DoCoMo Ready to Roll HTC Smartphone
3. SoftBank Announces HTC & HSDPA
4. Japan to Grant New Carrier Licenses
5. SoftBank Talking Smartphone with HTC

Some sage advise when entering new turf; Stop, Look and Listen.. it’s also good to secure a local guide. Japan is the cradle of mobile civilization – we have been dedicated to this space since 2001 – trust our archives here offer some useful material.

Domestic activities continue to set the pace, and sharp players are looking at global markets. We have hard-earned industry expertise and trusted network of contacts with access to advanced intell. and potential deal flow. Need a lift.. Ok, buckle-up!