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5. Building High-quality
Social Communication Networks- Highly Convenient, Stable, and Trustworthy Networks and Security -

Commit to maintaining a constantly-connected and stable network and to protecting
our customers' important data, as communication networks serve as a lifeline.

Sustainable development goals

9 INDUSTRY,INNOVATION AND INFRASTRUCTURE 11 SUSTAINABLE CITIES AND COMMUNITIES 13 CLIMATE ACTION 16 PEACE,JUSTICE AND STRONG INSTITUTIONS

(1)Prepare sustainable life infrastructure

Prepare sustainable life infrastructure Prepare sustainable life infrastructure

We will provide communications services with stable connections by maintaining highly-reliable networks.

Main businesses

  • Broad rollout and quality enhancement of 5G
  • Participate in submarine cable projects
  • Eliminate regional communications disparities by expanding networks
  • Advance initiatives to prevent network accidents
  • Support network monitoring and operation with AI
Representative KPI FY2022 FY2023
Target vision Expansion of renewable energy services
1 KPI 5G deployment plan
  • Number of base stations: Over 50,000 (2022)
  • Population coverage: Over 90.6% (FY2022)
5G deployment plan
  • Expansion of 5G SA* coverage: Smartphone SA in key areas of all prefectures (FY2026)Update
Result
  • Number of base stations: Over 50,000
  • 90.6% population coverage
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2 KPI Number of major network accidents: Zero
Result Zero major accidents -
3 KPI High-capacity optical submarine cable: Start of operation (FY2023)
Result Japanese coastal waters: Cable installation completed -
Southeast Asian waters: Construction started, optical cable land connection completed

[Note]

  • *

    SA: Stand-alone

(2)Construct robust communications infrastructure to
contribute to disaster prevention and mitigation

Construct robust communications infrastructure to contribute to disaster prevention and mitigation Construct robust communications infrastructure to contribute to disaster prevention and mitigation

We regularly engage in measures to safeguard communications infrastructure in the event of a disaster, and are able to restore connections swiftly should disaster strike.

Main businesses

  • Secure communications service environments in the event of a disaster (using mobile base stations, portable satellite antennas, drones, etc.)
  • Build frameworks for quickly restoring communications environments after disasters
  • Disaster recovery countermeasures, including creating three-route backbone networks
Representative KPI FY2022 FY2023
1 KPI Tohoku Route: Optical cable construction (2022)
Commercial operation start (FY2022)
Tohoku Route:
Commercial operation start (FY2023)Update
Result Sendai-Yamagata Route:
Construction completed
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2 KPI Maintain and enhance equipment and materials for disaster response and recovery:
  • Maintain at least 200 mobile base station vehicles / portable mobile base stations
  • Maintain at least 80 mobile power supply vehicles
  • Maintain at least 200 portable satellite antennas
  • Strengthen cooperation with external organizations involved in disaster recovery
Result
  • Maintained and enhanced
  • Signing a disaster agreement with external organizations
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(3)Promotion of data security and privacy protection initiatives

Promotion of data security and privacy protection initiatives Promotion of data security and privacy protection initiatives

As a safe and secure communications carrier, we will utilize the latest advanced technologies to monitor and operate our networks, and thoroughly educate our employees on security.

Main businesses

  • Operation and management using advanced security systems and tools
  • Promote the protection and appropriate use of personal information
  • Thoroughly educate employees and build secure environments and facilities
Representative KPI FY2022 FY2023
1 KPI Number of major accidents involving information security: Zero (annually)
Result Zero major accidents -
2 KPI Number of major accidents involving privacy issues: Zero (annually)
Result Zero major accidents -
3 KPI Helping customers understand how their personal information is handled: addition of a privacy dashboard setting function. Helping customers understand how their personal information is handled
  • Addition of a privacy dashboard setting function.
  • Disclosure of information handling of application/
    website usage detailsUpdate
Result Privacy dashboard setting function:
Under development
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[Notes]

  • *

    Unless otherwise specified, the KPI metrics and targets, as well as results, are for SoftBank Corp. on a non-consolidated basis.

  • *

    “Main businesses” include initiatives by SoftBank Corp. and companies in the SoftBank Corp. Group.

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