Facebook and KDDI to partner in 5G business

Companies to develop AR and VR sales system for retailers

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Japanese telecoms are finding new ways to take advantage of 5G networks. (Nikkei Montage)

TSUBASA SURUGA, Nikkei staff writer

TOKYO -- Facebook is set to work with telecom KDDI to develop content targeting the Japanese market in a move aimed at tapping a growing market after the rollout of 5G mobile networks.

The two plan on introducing a real-time sales system that uses augmented reality and virtual reality, taking advantage of 5G's increased bandwidth and high speed.

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