TOKYO -- Leading Japanese wireless telecom providers NTT Docomo and SoftBank are preparing to launch direct satellite communication services for smartphones in 2026, leveraging the Starlink satellite network operated by U.S.-based SpaceX.
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NTT Docomo, SoftBank to launch satellite mobile services using Starlink
Expanded coverage would reach nearly all of Japan, including remote islands
NTT Docomo and SoftBank aim to roll out their direct-to-satellite smartphone services by summer 2026. (Source photos by Nikkei)
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