Dependence on Specific Suppliers for International Communications Lines
First written in FY2018. 1 of 4 entries say "Restated". Latest entry: FY2025.
The whole theme swung hardest in 2020: 20 of 63 companies on the "Worse" side.
19 other companies' latest entry also says "Mitigated".
- FY2025MitigatedAnnual report
「Dependence on specific suppliers has decreased compared with the past as a result of procuring C2C lines connecting the Philippines and Hong Kong and the Philippines and Singapore, but」
The company explicitly states that procuring C2C lines has reduced its dependence on specific suppliers of international telecommunications lines compared with the past. The risks associated with dependence on 4 suppliers, including supply suspension, delays and price increases, continue. - FY2020Reorganised supplier structure to 4 companiesAnnual report
「The suppliers are ① Telstra International Limited (Hong Kong), ② Telekom Malaysia Berhad (Malaysia), ③ PLDT, Inc. (the Philippines) and ④ Globe Telecom, Inc. (the Philippines), for a total of 4 companies.」
The company now describes its international telecommunications line suppliers as 4 companies instead of the previous 3, including PLDT. The risks of supply suspension, delays, defects, discontinuation of maintenance services and price increases continue. - FY2019RestatedAnnual report
「The suppliers are Telstra Corporation Limited (Australia), Telekom Malaysia Berhad (Malaysia) and Globe Telecom, Inc. (the Philippines), for a total of 3 companies.」
The company reiterates the structure of procuring international telecommunications lines from 3 companies and the risks of supply suspension, delays, defects, price increases and discontinuation of maintenance services. - FY2018First statedAnnual report
「The suppliers are Telstra Corporation Limited (Australia), Telekom Malaysia Berhad (Malaysia) and Globe Telecom, Inc. (the Philippines), for a total of 3 companies.」
The company depends on 3 companies for IRUs and leased lines, with risks including supply suspension, delays, defects, price increases and discontinuation of maintenance services.