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Daily Brief Thematic (Sector/Industry): Japan Telecoms – MIC Reports Telecom Subscription Data Including a Key 5G Milestone and more

In today’s briefing:

  • Japan Telecoms – MIC Reports Telecom Subscription Data Including a Key 5G Milestone

Japan Telecoms – MIC Reports Telecom Subscription Data Including a Key 5G Milestone

By Kirk Boodry

  • 5G-Capable devices now account for 25% of total devices in Japan. So far, 5G take-up appears to be quicker than 4G although that doesn’t translate into higher revenue
  • MVNO subscriptions continue to grow despite former leader Rakuten moving users to its own network. IIJ remains the segment leader
  • Rakuten Mobile’s subscriber woes have been well-flagged but another issue may be ahead as the migration of MVNO subs to the MNO platform has slowed in recent quarters.

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