Japan Communications Inc. (JCI) is a telecommunications company established in 1996. We are the first company in the world to propose and implement the Mobile Virtual Network Operator (MVNO) business model, under which telecommunications services are provided using infrastructure, such as base stations, leased from Mobile Network Operators (MNOs). While we are known as a pioneer in the low-cost SIM market, our consistent mission since our founding has been to provide secure and affordable telecommunications services.

Today, telecommunications extend beyond smartphones to automobiles, home appliances, industrial equipment, and a wide range of other devices. Telecommunications form the very foundation of our digital society. We believe that ensuring this foundation is secure and affordable enables the development of a wide range of services built upon it.

In May 2026, JCI celebrated its 30th anniversary. To mark this milestone, we formulated "Vision 2030," under which we pursue the mission of "Restoring 'Trust' to Digital."

With advances in generative AI and other technologies, information that is indistinguishable from authentic content, as well as impersonation, is becoming increasingly widespread on the Internet, making it more difficult to verify the reliability of information. As digitalization reaches every corner of society, mechanisms that can verify who has issued information and whose intent is behind an action are becoming more important than ever. Drawing on the technologies we have developed as a telecommunications operator, we are working to establish trust in the digital society.

At the core of this effort is our proprietary "Digital Authentication Infrastructure." Our patented technology, FPoS (FinTech Platform over Security module), generates and protects private keys within a hardware-protected area of a smartphone and uses digital certificates to ensure identity (that a person is who they claim to be) and authenticity (that the person's expressed intent has not been altered). In November 2021, our subsidiary, my FinTech Inc., obtained accreditation under Japan's Digital Signature Act. In 2022, we began issuing "Mebuku ID," a next-generation digital ID, in Maebashi City, Gunma Prefecture. Since then, implementation has expanded to local governments and regional currencies, followed by adoption in the private sector, including end-of-life planning platforms and payment services. In 2026, financial institutions also began using our technology.

Building on this Digital Authentication Infrastructure, we will develop two business segments: the "Telecommunications Services Business" and the "Digital Trust Business."

In our Telecommunications Services Business, we are advancing the transition to a "Neo Carrier," moving beyond the limitations of conventional MVNOs to achieve service delivery capabilities equivalent to those of MNOs. In 2025, JCI became the first MVNO in Japan to receive a direct allocation of mobile telephone numbers. In July 2026, we entered into an interconnection agreement with NTT DOCOMO, INC. covering voice and SMS networks. By establishing interconnections with mobile network operators for voice and SMS networks, in addition to data networks, we aim to offer new services that combine telecommunications and digital authentication.

In our Digital Trust Business, we will expand the application of FPoS-based identity verification, authentication of the individual, digital signatures, and data linkage based on individuals' consent, across a wide range of sectors. We also aim to broaden the scope and applications of authentication to include people, organizations, devices, and AI agents, further developing our infrastructure to support the trust required in the digital society of the AI era.

Having pioneered the MVNO business model, we will continue to pursue new challenges through our proprietary technologies and business initiatives, expanding the possibilities of telecommunications while contributing to the further development of society through the establishment of trust in the digital society.

We sincerely appreciate your continued support and understanding.

Japan Communications Inc.
Representative Director-President and CEO
Naohisa Fukuda

(Updated: November 6, 2026)