DoCoMo 1H results for 2020 show operating profit at $5Bn, +5% YoY bump, with drop in revenues offset by lower costs. See overview on activity by segment, in English, via IR dept. release here [Pdf] https://t.co/qNq1F78PUa pic.twitter.com/rxEjF4Qd2Q
— Mobile in Tokyo (@Wireless_Watch) October 30, 2020
KDDI just released solid 2Q results along with range of actions, from increased business and capital alliance with Toyota to new MVNO platform partner with SIN-based https://t.co/nXf3qOZSdi, access materials in English via here [pdf] https://t.co/JMHjBw19BE pic.twitter.com/IHLAerVERH
— Mobile in Tokyo (@Wireless_Watch) October 30, 2020
FYI-ICYMI: the recent @NTTResearch Upgrade2020 Virtual Summit event has 30 session videos online, amazing lineup of speakers and next-gen. deep tech topics, free registration required to access. See detailed agenda with program links to view here https://t.co/qYk6IB2WC4 pic.twitter.com/spAOTx4AZp
— Mobile in Tokyo (@Wireless_Watch) October 29, 2020
MIC has released new “Action Plan” for Japan telcos to lower rates by increased competition, from simplified customer contract pricing to reduced MVNO usage fees and MNP costs, based on multiple internal Working Group reports. Overview [Jpn-Pdf] https://t.co/j5rN5aqLE7 pic.twitter.com/08SAfCbxZ2
— Mobile in Tokyo (@Wireless_Watch) October 28, 2020
Konica Minolta, NEC and KDDI announce “Hybrid 5G Open Lab” at new Innovation Garden OSAKA Center, with local 5G license in place, for advanced R&D trials on AI and IoT tech with core focus on video imaging systems. Partner overview details here [Jpn] https://t.co/6kC1ZrCu0z pic.twitter.com/fryZjwt7wf
— Mobile in Tokyo (@Wireless_Watch) October 28, 2020
The Tokyo 5G Booster Project gets underway with three key partners now confirmed, each expected to support five startup companies dedicated to delivering advanced platform product on budget of approx. $1M annual over 3-year term, details here [Jpn] https://t.co/o9HBCX5iwH pic.twitter.com/rYz6S9X1KP
— Mobile in Tokyo (@Wireless_Watch) October 16, 2020