Expansion of U-mobile’s Distribution Network and SIM Sales
First written in FY2016-Q4. 4 of 6 entries say "Advanced", first in FY2017-Q1. Latest entry: FY2017.
1 other company's latest entry also says "Restated".
- FY2017RestatedAnnual report
「For the MVNO service "U-mobile," we began sales under the "Yamada New Mobile" brand with the cooperation of Yamada Denki.」
The full-year disclosure also describes sales of U-mobile under a new brand with the cooperation of Yamada Denki. - FY2017-Q4AdvancedAnnual report
「For the MVNO service "U-mobile," we began sales under the "Yamada New Mobile" brand with the cooperation of Yamada Denki.」
The company reports the launch of sales under a new brand with the cooperation of Yamada Denki. - FY2017-Q3AdvancedAnnual report
「For the MVNO service "U-mobile," we are expanding sales centered on an unlimited LTE plan, the large-capacity plan under the new "U-mobile MAX" service, and free trials for users concerned about switching providers. In January 2017, we established Y.U-mobile株式会社, a joint venture with Yamada Denki, and are pursuing initiatives to further strengthen our sales capabilities.」
The company is broadening its U-mobile sales expansion initiatives through new plans, free trials and the establishment of a joint venture with Yamada Denki. - FY2016AdvancedAnnual report
「For approximately 3 years, we have operated and provided the mobile telecommunications service "U-mobile" as an MVNO business, building up a track record. Since 2016, we have partnered with multiple MVNEs and provided services through a multi-MVNE model.」
For U-mobile, the company reports a track record of developing a multi-MVNE operation through partnerships with multiple MVNEs. - FY2017-Q1AdvancedAnnual report
「For the MVNO service "U-mobile," we have responded to the market's rapid growth by actively expanding sales against a backdrop of rising awareness of low-cost SIM services. In addition to expanding the retailer network, we have opened dedicated "U-mobile" shops, "U-NEXT Stores," to increase customer touchpoints, launched new service plans such as "U-mobile SUPER," "U-mobile PREMIUM" and "U-mobile MAX," and built collaborative relationships with Japan Communications Inc. and Internet Initiative Japan Inc. (IIJ). For prepaid SIM cards, we have also pursued new sales methods, including promoting the installation of vending machines at airports and beginning in-flight sales on Spring Airlines. These activities enabled us to increase the number of contracted lines.」
The company describes expanding sales and customer touchpoints beyond the retailer network to dedicated shops, multiple new plans, collaborations with telecommunications companies, airport vending machines and in-flight sales, resulting in an increase in contracted lines. - FY2016-Q4First statedAnnual report
「For the MVNO service "U-mobile," we have increased the number of subscribers through higher sales volumes resulting from expansion of the sales network, supported by strong growth in the overall market, as well as steady sales of prepaid SIM cards for travelers.」
The company is using expansion of its sales network and prepaid SIM cards for travelers to increase subscriber numbers.