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Japanese Telcos Japan to start auctioning spectrum – Thoughts and implications

The Nikkei reports that the MIC has decided to start holding auctions to allocate spectrum from March 26. Normally we would say that this is one of the worst things that can happen to a Telco market that previously allocated spectrum for free, but not in this case.
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AB Dynamics

AB Dynamics is engaged in the area of design and manufacture of test equipment for vehicle suspension, steering, noise and vibration. Co. also provides a range of services which include analysis, design, prototype manufacture, testing and development.

NTT DATA Corporation

NTT Data is an information technology ("IT") company mainly engaged in the provision of system integration and network system services. Along with its affiliates, Co. operates in five business segments: public & social infrastructure, financial, enterprise & solutions, North America, and EMEA & LATAM. Co. provides IT services including system integration, network information, consulting, business solution, and system support services to its customers in various industries both domestic and overseas. Co.'s principal products and services are "Accel-Mart," "Aggregate Master®," "Tableau™," "IMDA®," "IsleLinX®," "BRIMOS®," "RemoteOne®," "WinActor," "ANSER," and "AnserDATAPORT®."

Rakuten Inc.

Rakuten is mainly engaged in the Internet-related business. Along with its affiliates, Co. operates in two business segments. The Internet Services segment is engaged in the operation of electronic commerce sites, including an Internet shopping mall "Rakuten Ichiba," an online cash back site, a travel booking site, portal sites and digital contents sites; the sale of advertising on Co.'s sites; the provision of messaging and communication services; and the management of a professional baseball team "Tohoku Rakuten Golden Eagles." FinTech segment is engaged in the provision of Internet banking services and online securities trading services, and the credit card and life insurance businesses.

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