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Fujitsu launches Japan’s first commercial private 5G network
Fujitsu has been granted Japan’s first commercial Private 5G radio station license and will shortly begin operating a Private 5G network. Read more…
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NTT DOCOMO 5G mobile service launched – Japan’s first
NTT DOCOMO 5G coverage will encompass some 150 locations nationwide initially and then expand to all prefectures by June. Read more…
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Rakuten Mobile aims to disrupt Japan market with amazing offer
Rakuten Mobile’s launch campaign is offering 3 million subscribers the first full year of service free and the Rakuten UN-LIMIT plan for 2,980 yen (US$28) pm. Read more…
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Walmart, Seiyu and Rakuten take bite out of Japan food market
Walmart’s tie up with Seiyu and Rakuten has found the sweet spot in Japan’s food market with a fast-growing venture ranked third in online grocery sector. Read more…
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Japan approves bill to support firms developing secure 5G networks
Japan approved a bill to support companies to develop secure 5G mobile networks and drone technologies amid growing alarm over China’s 5G technology. Read more…
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Japanese anti-trust officials raid Rakuten after complaints
Japanese antitrust officials raided the offices of e-commerce company Rakuten after complaints from online merchants about company’s free shipping policies Read more…
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Japanese robot could call last drinks on human bartenders
Japan’s first robot bartender has begun serving up drinks in a Tokyo pub in a test that could usher in a wave of automation in bars and restaurants. Read more…
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Japan mulls 5G fee to subsidise fibre rollouts in rural areas
Japan’s MIC mulls mobile carriers and fibre-based ISPs charging their customers a small fee each month to subsidise rural fibre rollouts. Read more…
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Japan to research next generation mobile technologies after 5G
Japan’s Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications (MIC) plans to establish a government-led research group for next generation technologies after 5G. Read more…
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SoftBank’s $3bn WeWork financing talks stall with Japan banks
SoftBank Group Corp’s talks to secure $3 billion from Japan’s three biggest banks have stalled as the lenders have hit internal lending limits to the firm. Read more…