SoftBank, Mapbox plot map transformation
SoftBank Group formed a joint venture with Mapbox in Japan to enhance maps in the …
PayPay surpasses billionth transaction mark
SoftBank-backed Japanese mobile payments platform PayPay flagged a rapid increase in the number of transactions …
PayPay extends backing for international wallets
SoftBank-backed Japan mobile payment company PayPay added compatibility for Alipay Hong Kong and South Korea …
KDDI, SoftBank establish rural 5G JV
Japanese operators KDDI and SoftBank cemented a 5G network sharing agreement signed in 2019, by …
Japanese wallet provider bags $43M in extra funds
Japan-based mobile wallet provider Kyash announced plans to expand its offering into wider mainstream banking …
Blog: Why are rivals not worried by Rakuten strategy?
Japan new entrant Rakuten Mobile unveiled its long-awaited pricing plans ahead of a planned launch …
Mobile Mix: Rakuten rocks up in Japan
Joseph has all the action from Rakuten’s network launch in Tokyo, as the disruptive operator …
Network pioneer Rakuten unveils aggressive launch strategy
Rakuten Mobile, the fourth mobile operator in Japan with a new approach to network build, …
Japan seeks domestic alternatives to Huawei, ZTE
Japan’s government stepped-up its campaign against Chinese infrastructure vendors, moving to incentivise domestic companies to …
Rakuten Mobile postpones launch
Rakuten Mobile, the fourth mobile operator in Japan, delayed its nationwide launch planned for next …
