Japan Communications Inc. (hereinafter referred to as "JCI") is pleased to announce that on July 27, 2026, it entered into an interconnection agreement with NTT DOCOMO, Inc. (“DOCOMO”) regarding interconnection with DOCOMO’s voice and SMS networks (“Agreement”).

This Agreement is entered into between JCI and DOCOMO as a formal agreement document upon connecting JCI’s core network with the base station equipment provided by DOCOMO, after the completion of various equipment installation works and interconnection tests (verification tests conducted using the actual operational equipment to confirm the normality, etc. of communications between the operators).

As disclosed on November 6, 2025, in the “(Update on disclosed matter) Announcement of change of launch date of new services based on voice and SMS interconnection with NTT DOCOMO, INC.”, JCI plans to launch new services based on interconnection with DOCOMO’s voice and SMS networks on November 24, 2026.

About Japan Communications Inc. (JCI)
Japan Communications Inc. (JCI), founded in 1996, is a pioneer who created the MVNO market and has brought innovation to the telecommunications industry. While JCI has established a stable profit model in their main business, simple and rational mobile communication services, JCI is aiming for further growth. JCI has strengths in patented technologies such as the mobile leased line "Closed SIM-to-SIM Communication" and the digital authentication technology "FPoS," and is focusing on providing mobile communication services and digital authentication infrastructure based on the authentication technology. The PCI DSS-certified mobile leased line is adopted by high-security sectors, such as police and bank. The FPoS supports security at the highest global standards and convenience. Under the mission of "carrying bit in safety and security," JCI is aiming for developing social infrastructure such as secure mobile environment beyond national borders and is working on sustainable growth and improving corporate value.