Type: Subsidiary
On the web: http://www.softbankmobile.co.jp

SOFTBANK MOBILE is one of the leading wireless carriers in Japan where industry stalwarts NTT DoCoMo and KDDI preside in the mobile space. The mobile communications company provides wireless voice, data, and Internet services under the White and S! brands to about 20 million subscribers throughout the island nation. It also serves about 16 million customers with wireless Internet connections. SOFTBANK MOBILE distributes wireless handsets and accessories made by a range of mobile device manufacturers including Nokia, Panasonic, and Toshiba. The company is a subsidiary of investment firm SOFTBANK CORP which owns stakes in about 60 companies.

Officers:
Chairman, President, and CEO: Masayoshi Son
SEVP, COO, and Director: Ken Miyauchi
SVP, CFO, and Director: Kazuhiko Fujihara

Competitors:
Hikari Tsushin
KDDI
NTT DoCoMo

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