August 11 Softbank is selling phones from Oppo and ZTE for ~$700. Plans 10K cells March 2021 and 50K March 2020 — 90% of population. Expects 60% 5G in 2023.
August 2 NTT has 240K 5G subs, after 150K June 30. Goal is 2.5M March 2021
June 24 NTT invested $640 million in NEC to support investment in 5G.
April 2 KDDI & Softbank agree to build jointly in rural areas.
March 25 NTT DOCOMO launches, soon followed by Softbank & KDDI