Layer 2 Connection to the SoftBank Network
First written in FY2017-Q1. 2 of 4 entries say "Advanced", first in FY2017-Q2. Latest entry: FY2017.
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- FY2017AchievedAnnual report
「On 31 January 2017, we entered into an interconnection agreement with SoftBank Corp. and began providing MVNO services using the SoftBank network on 22 March of the same year.」
The company completed the interconnection agreement for the SoftBank network and launched the service on 22 March 2017. - FY2017-Q3AdvancedAnnual report
「In response to the petition, the Minister of Internal Affairs and Communications referred the matter to the Dispute Resolution Committee on 8 December 2016, and the committee submitted its report to the Minister on 27 January 2017. As a result, the two parties held discussions and agreed on 31 January 2017 to begin providing the service on 22 March 2017.」
Following the petition to the Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications for an order and the dispute-resolution proceedings, the company reached an interconnection agreement with SoftBank and the service launch date was set. - FY2017-Q2AdvancedAnnual report
「However, SoftBank reversed its position and made clear that it would refuse the connection requested by the Company. The Company therefore petitioned the Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications in September 2016 for an order concerning the interconnection agreement.」
The company has progressed from discussions with SoftBank to the specific procedural stage of petitioning the Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications for an order concerning the interconnection agreement. - FY2017-Q1First statedAnnual report
「On 7 August 2015, we submitted a request to SoftBank Corp. for a Layer 2 connection, and more than 1 year has already passed. Although we cannot disclose the status of connection negotiations with SoftBank, our request was made under the interconnection agreement published by SoftBank. If the process deviates substantially from the normal connection schedule or conditions, we will pursue realization while taking the measures available to us.」
The company applied for a Layer 2 connection to the SoftBank network and continues negotiations. It also mentioned the possibility that the low-cost SIM market could double in a relatively short period once the connection is realized.