5. Providing Sustainable
Communication Networks
The Company contributes to the realization of a secure digital environment
by sustainably providing high quality, stable, and resilient communication networks,
while promoting information security and privacy protection.
Value creation
(1)Develop high quality communication networks
Main businesses
- Promote the NTN vision (HAPS, etc.)
- Broad rollout and quality enhancement of 5G, R&D toward realizing next-generation 6G
- 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
| FY2026 |
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| Targets and KPIs |
| Pursue initiatives to realize the NTN concept by FY2030 |
| Expand 5G Standalone (SA) coverage for smartphones to major areas of all municipalities by FY2030 |
| Number of major network accidents: zero per fiscal year |
For the FY2025 KPI results, please click here
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(2)Construct robust communications infrastructure
to contribute to disaster prevention and mitigation
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 triple-routing backbone networks
| FY2026 |
|---|
| Targets and KPIs |
| Maintain and enhance emergency response and recovery equipment, while strengthening coordination with external organizations involved in disaster recovery |
For the FY2025 KPI results, please click here.
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(3)Provide a safe digital environment through stronger security
Main businesses
- Operation and management using advanced security systems and tools (SIEM*1, MDM*2, EDR*3, etc.)
- Promotion and appropriate use of personal information
- Thoroughly educate employees and build secure environments and facilities (classroom training, regular e-learning and security drills, updating security rules, etc.)
| FY2026 |
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| Targets and KPIs |
| Number of major cybersecurity incidents: zero per fiscal year |
| Number of major privacy-related incidents: zero per fiscal year |
For the FY2025 KPI results, please click here.
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[Notes]
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*1
Security Information and Event Management
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*2
Mobile Device Management
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*3
Endpoint Detection and Response
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*
Unless otherwise specified, the KPI metrics, targets, and results apply only to SoftBank Corp.
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"Main businesses" include initiatives by SoftBank Corp. and group companies.
Sustainable development goals
