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Japan's Mobile Phone Subscriptions Surpass 50 Million for the First Time

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The total number of mobile phone subscribers in Japan surpassed 50 million for the first time in July, reaching 50.51 million, with the figure equivalent to 39.9% of the country's population. This milestone marks a significant increase in mobile phone adoption in Japan, and if the current pace of growth is maintained, the number of mobile phone subscribers is expected to exceed the number of regular phone service customers by next March. The growth in mobile phone subscriptions has been driven by the increasing demand for mobile services, including voice, data, and messaging.

Key Takeaways:

  • Japan's mobile phone subscriptions surpassed 50 million for the first time in July, with a total of 50.51 million subscribers at the end of the month.
  • The number of mobile phone subscribers represents 39.9% of Japan's population.
  • The current pace of growth is expected to result in the number of mobile phone subscribers exceeding the number of regular phone service customers by next March.
  • The growth in mobile phone subscriptions has been driven by the increasing demand for mobile services, including voice, data, and messaging.
  • Japan's mobile phone market is expected to continue growing, with the number of subscriptions projected to increase further in the coming months.
  • The growth of mobile phone subscriptions has significant implications for the Japanese telecommunications industry, including the potential for increased revenue and market share for mobile service providers.

Statistics:

  • Total number of mobile phone subscribers in Japan: 50.51 million (as of July)
  • Percentage of Japan's population represented by mobile phone subscribers: 39.9%
  • Number of regular phone service customers in Japan: 58.28 million (as of March)
  • Projected number of mobile phone subscribers by next March: expected to exceed 58.28 million
  • Revenue potential for Japanese mobile service providers: significant with increasing demand for mobile services

Sources:

  • "Japan's Mobile Phone Subscriptions Top 50 Mln in July" by Asia Pulse (http://www.asiapulse.com)
  • "NTT's Regular Phone Service Customers Reach 58.28 Million for Fiscal 1998-1999" by Japan Telegraph and Telephone Corp. (TSE:9432)
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