ICT Research Institute survey on mobile data plans compared Japan, USA, UK, France, Germany and Korea. Report found Japan GB fees ranged $15~$60, well below combined averages, and noted highest rate of 4G adoption and customer satisfaction [Jpn] https://t.co/cPYq6sMnOl pic.twitter.com/Q8h9MXLz4O
— Mobile in Tokyo (@Wireless_Watch) February 1, 2022
KDDI just released Q3 results, reporting $40Bn gross revenue – up 2.3% YoY – with $5Bn net profit. They have English materials covering various operation metrics, incld. progress on 5G adoption, via IR section here [PDF] https://t.co/lO2qQX55oX pic.twitter.com/DcuWuKTgdO
— Mobile in Tokyo (@Wireless_Watch) January 28, 2022
SoftBank just announced new limited edition Sumikko Gurashi branded kidsphone, model produced by Seiko, with all the usual learning, safety and tough features. Clearly super popular characters more important than 5G, start ’em young! Details [Jpn] https://t.co/cJt6yBqYIz pic.twitter.com/W2t5rJ92Lf
— Mobile in Tokyo (@Wireless_Watch) January 18, 2022
Noted this new NTT-Data survey for users opinions regarding their privacy and sharing options, with new law coming into effect here this year, some interesting results regarding awareness and preferences. Details here [Jpn] https://t.co/wickEpBdQA pic.twitter.com/STs2X0DK60
— Mobile in Tokyo (@Wireless_Watch) January 15, 2022
Congrats to Arkedge Space and consortium, including KDDI and Mitsubishi, on secured JAXA project for lunar positioning and data comms for scheduled human moon landings under the Artemis Program from 2025. Details [Jpn] https://t.co/ZGREJ5XqjY pic.twitter.com/r6Rvc8URjO
— Mobile in Tokyo (@Wireless_Watch) January 11, 2022
Merry Christmas.. 良いお年を。HoHoHo See it Snow!
Hit link below and tap F11 key to view full screen.. 😎
Our very best holiday season wishes for you and yours.https://t.co/WpHCygSd6D pic.twitter.com/WuDyCX5Aze— Mobile in Tokyo (@Wireless_Watch) December 22, 2021
Congrats @TileJapan on world first embed function on Visa credit card, with Mitsui Sumitomo, runs Bluetooth and slim lithium battery to enable multi-device tracking options. Campaign debut notes only 1,500 initial units available, details here [Jpn] https://t.co/uWWMMFLr5U pic.twitter.com/l9tkmkx9Yc
— Mobile in Tokyo (@Wireless_Watch) December 16, 2021
Update on lithium-air battery R&D; project by SoftBank and NIMS est. 2018 claims 500Wh/kg, the world’s highest weight energy density, exceeding current lithium-ion. Results paper published today along with future path to market via JST support [Jpn] https://t.co/uIjsvJfCJE pic.twitter.com/sSVOlDXpym
— Mobile in Tokyo (@Wireless_Watch) December 15, 2021
Celebrating 20th Anniversary of Casio G’zOne this new super tough type-xx flip model, produced by Kyocera with hybrid retro styling and modern specs, was just released in Japan. Running 4G LTE at $500 retail, see the dedicated website here [Jpn] https://t.co/0mmo22cDlh pic.twitter.com/O9n2wbnZ6D
— Mobile in Tokyo (@Wireless_Watch) December 8, 2021
See au Design Project featuring PixCell_AR with ARxArt series in Kohei Nawa style, app requires latest iPhone with LiDAR function, overview details with download via dedicated site here [Jpn] https://t.co/i0aRi3yQsM pic.twitter.com/jrAATDTrqz
— Mobile in Tokyo (@Wireless_Watch) December 2, 2021