Rakuten Kuishimbo Festival 2025 Attracts Foodies through Social Media

October 01, 2025

The 2025 edition of the "Rakuten Kuishimbo (Gourmet) Festival," featuring famous merchants from Rakuten Ichiba, kicked off in Osaka. The venue was bustling with visitors enjoying delicious menus specially created for the event, including meat, seafood, and sweets. This year, the social media team boosted interest in the festival through behind-the-scenes reports from merchants beforehand and live streams on the day. The next event will be held starting October 10 at Yoyogi Park in Tokyo. Be sure to check it out!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LiXlg8DHyHE

 

Im Oktober 2025 startet Rakuten Mobile das "Rakuten SAIKYO U-NEXT"-Paket, das eine mobile Datenflatrate mit Zugang zu U-NEXT-Inhalten wie Streaming, E-Books und Zeitschriften kombiniert. Die Anwendung für dieses Paket beginnt im Oktober 2025 und soll Kunden ein umfassendes mobiles Unterhaltungserlebnis bieten.

Was das Paket beinhaltet:
Unbegrenzte mobile Daten: Voller Zugriff auf das Netzwerk von Rakuten Mobile.
U-NEXT-Streaming: Zugang zur umfangreichen Bibliothek von U-NEXT mit Filmen und Serien.
Digitaler Inhalt: Mehr als 200 Zeitschriften und über 3.000 Kinderbücher.
Live-Events: Zugang zu Live-Konzerten und ausgewählten Fußballspielen.

Weitere Details:
Startdatum: Der Start der Anwendungen ist für Oktober 2025 geplant, mit dem Service, der landesweit verfügbar sein wird.
Preis: Das Paket ist zu einem erschwinglichen Preis von 3.880 Yen pro Monat (zzgl. Steuern) erhältlich.
Ziel: Das Paket zielt darauf ab, den Kunden ein "unvergleichliches mobiles Unterhaltungserlebnis" zu bieten, so TelecomTV.

https://www.google.com/...jMuMTYuMTAuMC4xLjHIB58D&sclient=gws-wiz


 

Doing more with less: Rakuten Symphony and regional carriers chart automated future at CCA 2025

September 30, 2025

The CCA Annual Convention in San Antonio, Texas, from September 15-17, 2025, was a dynamic event for regional operators struggling with an increasingly complex and demanding telecommunications landscape. As highlighted in our conference preview story, our involvement in the convention was aimed at showcasing how automation and an open ecosystem can position these carriers for success.

Do more with less
The discussions and dialogue throughout the convention underscored one daunting and clear motif: regional operators need to do more with less.

This mandate is driven by several factors, including increasing customer expectations, the voracious need for additional bandwidth, and the constant challenge of juggling these growth curves using limited personnel and finite budget. Regional carriers, which have smaller personnel and tighter budgets than national carriers, are under tremendous pressure to deliver high-quality, reliable services while chasing new revenue streams and optimizing existing infrastructure.

Role of automation
It was this same challenge that was the basis of our conversations at the Rakuten Symphony booth. We saw keen interest in how automation could be the key to lessening the burden on these carriers. Several operators stopped for detailed conversations and 1:1 demos of our OSS platform. The reality that our OSS could simplify operational complexity, like zero-touch provisioning, resonated with them. Think about the possibility of automating routine tasks that previously consumed valuable human hours – from network configuration to service activation. This is not only a matter of efficiency; it is a matter of freeing qualified personnel to consider strategic initiatives and customer innovation, rather than being bogged down in manual processes.

Open ecosystem approach
Our open ecosystem philosophy, a cornerstone of Rakuten Symphony's philosophy, was also underscored by the welcome presence of our partners, 1Finity and Supermicro, at our booth. Their presence allowed us to tell a whole story about how a broad array of best-in-class solutions can be stitched together seamlessly to create an automated, resilient network. This openness is essential for regional carriers who need agile, scalable solutions that are not tied to a single vendor.

One of the highlights of our participation was the seminar, "Automated software-driven cloud-native networks – real-world best practices," which drew a big audience eager to listen to industry specialists. Moderated by Sandeep Panthula, Head of Technical Sales, Americas, Rakuten Symphony, the panel was dense in expertise.

Anshul Bhatt, Head of Business, OSS, Americas, Rakuten Symphony, emphasized that "the right processes around automation are a must for any carrier." He drew a forceful analogy to the evolution of mobile app stores, which were closed systems initially. When opened, their popularity soared, demonstrating the power of an open ecosystem. Bhatt argued that the same principle applies to network operators: embracing the open network mentality, facilitated by robust automation, can bring unmatched success and innovation.

Rakuten Mobile RAN Chief Architect Vinay Vij stressed the essential priority of a forward-thinking approach to automation, whereby "automation has to be a practice from day 1 of operations." Not an afterthought, but a primary foundation for building efficient and resilient networks. Vij also underscored the pivotal role Open RAN must play in enabling this level of automation, providing the architectural openness that will allow dynamic and software-driven operations.

Dr. Femi Adeyemi, VP Strategic Product Management, 1Finity, confirmed the cross-industry shift to open architectures, noting that "every RFP he sees includes Open RAN as a requirement." This indicates that there is overt market demand for the flexibility and vendor diversity enabled by Open RAN. Dr. Adeyemi continued to describe how "with a best of breed approach, operators can turn to automation to bring all the pieces together," effectively addressing the challenge of integrating various technologies together into an open framework.

The real-world impact of automation was realized by Wes Burnett, CTO, Viaero. He gave a strong example of how cell site provisioning that took days can now be accomplished in 30 minutes using automation. Such a drastic reduction in deployment time translates directly into faster service delivery, improved customer satisfaction, and significant cost savings – a direct answer to the "do more with less" challenge.

The CCA Annual Convention was an excellent opportunity for Rakuten Symphony to engage with the regional carriers and understand their individual pain points. The enormous interest in our OSS platform, the lively debate on automation, and the compelling arguments from our panelists only reinforced our belief that an automated, cloud-native, and open ecosystem approach is not a future vision, but an immediate necessity for these operators. We look forward to continuing the productive discussions initiated at the event with these forward-thinking operators and ushering them into a future, where doing more with less is not just possible, but the new standard.

https://symphony.rakuten.com/blog/...art-automated-future-at-cca-2025
 

FutureNet Asia 2025: Top 5 highlights in AI, Open RAN, and Intelligent Growth

October 2, 2025

FutureNet Asia 2025 in Singapore was a momentous event for Rakuten Symphony. From winning industry recognition to driving forward-looking discussions with global operators, our presence at the show was all about forging connections, showcasing innovation, and presenting to the region’s operators how they can succeed with Intelligent Growth.

Throughout the show, we kept the focus on our technology and partnerships that deliver end-to-end AI-native solutions, from Open RAN to Cloud to OSS. These demonstrations illustrated how Rakuten Symphony is helping operators implement Intelligent Growth to deliver efficiency, profitability, and long-term competitiveness.

Award-Winning Innovation

One of the highlights came when our Rakuten Cloud-Native Orchestrator software won the “Orchestrator Award.” The solution allows customers to enable seamless scaling from edge to core, hyper-automation, day 1/2 life cycle management and one-click application onboarding.

Intelligent Conversations with Global Leaders

Our leadership team took center stage across a featured fireside chat and panel discussions, driving meaningful dialogue on the industry’s most pressing challenges:

Sharad Sriwastawa, President of Rakuten Symphony, explored how operators can unlock new revenue streams by monetizing 5G and AI data during a fireside chat with Roy Chua of AvidThink.

Vivek Murthy, President of the OSS Business Unit, joined Singtel, Axiata, and True Corp to explore what the “Future Telco in the AI Era” will look like. He also authored an insightful article, sharing his perspective on the future of telcos in the AI era.

Sachin Verma, Chief Data & AI Officer at Rakuten Mobile, outlined how data-driven AI will shape the next decade, alongside leaders from BT, Dialog Axiata, ABI Research, and Comarch.

The Intelligent Growth Series

We brought our Intelligent Growth framework to life through a series of discussions hosted by Network Media Group. Together with executives from Singtel, Axiata, Telstra, Vodafone, StarHub, Telenor, and NTT Docomo, Rakuten Symphony leaders highlighted how telecom operators can align innovation with business fundamentals to achieve sustainable growth. These were great conversations, and we encourage you to check them out.

Driving Open RAN Innovation

A major announcement at the event underscored our commitment to network transformation: Rakuten Symphony and Grameenphone, a Telenor Group company, launched a pilot Open RAN deployment serving many of its 86 million customers throughout Bangladesh. The project includes CU/DU infrastructure, 4G/5G radio units, and OSS solutions, enabling Grameenphone to pioneer Open RAN in its market and drive new levels of network innovation.

FutureNet Asia 2025 showcased how Rakuten Symphony is not only advancing technology but also collaborating with operators to create next-generation networks that benefit from Intelligent Growth.

https://symphony.rakuten.com/blog/...-open-ran-and-intelligent-growth
 

Announcement of Impairment Loss

October 3, 2025

I believe this a non-event, because this announcement has no influence on the cash-flow of the company.

https://global.rakuten.com/corp/news/press/2025/1003_11.html

 

of Rakuten crossed  $2 billion.

AST SpaceMobile, Inc. (ASTS) Stock Price, News, Quote & History - Yahoo Finance

 

Worry-free & savings for live: Saikyo Senior Programm of Rakuten Mobile

https://network.mobile.rakuten.co.jp/en/fee/senior/  

https://www.latterly.org/rakuten-marketing-strategy/
 

Japanese OTA Rakuten Travel launches AI agent to assist users find accommodations meeting their needs, based on reviews and booking trends

Oct 02, 2025

Rakuten Travel, one of the largest OTAs in Japan, has launched an AI agent ‘Rakuten Travel AI Hotel Search’ that assists a user to find hotel or ryokan candidates meeting needs, based on reviews and the booking trend analysis data.

The service is available with free of charge. Answers come out, when users enter their desired accommodation location, area, duration, number of people, composition, budget, accommodation type, facilities, services, and other conditions in a conversational format using the text input field.
Even if users enter requests or abstract instructions that do not fall within Rakuten Travel's existing search criteria, the AI understands their needs as best it can through dialogue with the users.

Rakuten Travel AI Hotel Search displays up to 30 appropriate accommodations. Users can compare overviews, such as ‘AI recommended points,’ and the location of each facility on a map in a list, and also it is possible to arrange conditions such as the date of stay and accommodation facilities on the results screen.

https://www.travelvoice.jp/english/...d-on-reviews-and-booking-trends

 

AST SpaceMobile Soars on Breakthrough Space-Based Cellular Test, Eyeing Global Connectivity Revolution

October 02, 2025

Key players in this unfolding narrative include AST SpaceMobile itself, led by its visionary team, and its strategic partners, most notably Bell Canada (TSX: BCE). Bell's involvement in the recent test highlights the critical role mobile network operators (MNOs) play in integrating this space-based solution into existing cellular ecosystems. AST SpaceMobile has cultivated partnerships with over 50 MNOs worldwide, collectively serving nearly 3 billion subscribers, including Vodafone (LSE: VOD), AT&T (NYSE: T), and Rakuten Mobile (TYO: 4755). These collaborations are essential for the global deployment and adoption of the technology. The initial market reaction has been overwhelmingly positive, with retail investor sentiment turning "bullish" and a 341% increase in 24-hour message volume on platforms like Stocktwits, reflecting widespread optimism about the company's future and its potential to disrupt the telecommunications industry.

Crucially, AST SpaceMobile's strategic partners are also poised for significant gains. Major MNOs like AT&T (NYSE: T), Vodafone (LSE: VOD), Verizon (NYSE: VZ), Bell Canada (TSX: BCE), and Rakuten Mobile (TYO: 4755) are leveraging this technology to extend their network reach into remote and geographically challenging areas where traditional infrastructure is impractical or too costly. For instance, AT&T has a commercial agreement with AST SpaceMobile until 2030, involving revenue sharing and the use of its 850 MHz spectrum, while Bell Canada's successful test paves the way for a planned low Earth orbit service deployment in 2026. Tech giants like Google (NASDAQ: GOOGL), with over $150 million invested, are collaborating on integrating these services with Android devices, potentially enabling seamless satellite connectivity for billions of smartphone users. Nokia (HEL: NOKIA), having secured a five-year 4G and 5G deal, and American Tower (NYSE: AMT), a global operator of cell towers that has invested in AST SpaceMobile, also stand to benefit by providing essential infrastructure or adapting their business models to support this evolving connectivity.

https://markets.chroniclejournal.com/...lobal-connectivity-revolution
 

Discover the Joy of Shopping on Rakuten Ichiba – Japan's Largest Online Marketplace!

Publish Time: 04/25/2025

If you’re looking for a one-stop shop that combines variety, savings, and fun, then look no further than Rakuten Ichiba – Japan's largest and most trusted online shopping site! With millions of products, generous point rewards, and a seamless shopping experience, it’s easy to see why so many savvy shoppers turn to Rakuten for everything from fashion to electronics.

https://www.jtmate.com/article/detail/7d4aa03947aa4053860af8c3e9761819
 

Kuishimbo Festival 2025 Attracts Foodies through Social Media

October 01, 2025

The 2025 edition of the "Rakuten Kuishimbo (Gourmet) Festival," featuring famous merchants from Rakuten Ichiba, kicked off in Osaka. The venue was bustling with visitors enjoying delicious menus specially created for the event, including meat, seafood, and sweets. This year, the social media team boosted interest in the festival through behind-the-scenes reports from merchants.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LiXlg8DHyHE&t=15s
 

Driving Intelligent Growth: Rakuten Symphony at FutureNet Asia 2025

September 5, 2025

https://symphony.rakuten.com/blog/...-symphony-at-futurenet-asia-2025
 

Value of 50% on Rakuten Bank = about $5 Billion USD

Market capitalization of Rakuten Bank (5838.T)
Market cap: $9.89 Billion USD

https://companiesmarketcap.com/rakuten-bank/marketcap/#google_vignette
 

During the presentation on May 28, 2025, Cabify announced its 2024 results, achieving a profit of €112.3 million (a 14% increase) and a record €30 million in gross operating profit (EBITDA), despite a 4.6% revenue reduction. The company's turnover for the period was nearly €760 million.

Key Highlights from the Presentation:

Profit Growth: Cabify's net profit for 2024 rose to €112.3 million, a 14% increase compared to the previous year.

EBITDA Record: The company reached a record €30 million in gross operating profit.

Turnover: Cabify's total turnover between January and December 2024 was close to €760 million.

Context: The results were presented at the company's headquarters in Madrid, Spain, by CEO and founder Juan de Antonio and CFO Juan Barbolla.

https://www.google.com/search?

sca_esv=cfd77b4f2a719fd7&sxsrf=AE3TifPIP_O6Y4kdJngNZd6AERotab40Wg:1759663499148&q=Cabify%27s+2024+results+presentation,+at+Cabify%27s+headquarters+in+Spain,+on+May+28,+2025,+in+Madrid+(Spain).+T&nfpr=1&sa=X&ved=2ahUKEwiv2amu-YyQAxWG1AIHHU_VCkEQvgUoAXoECA4QAg&biw=1432&bih=782&dpr=1
 

Valuation of Rakuten Card is $10 billion after my estimates and Rakuten owning 83% of Rakuten Card =  a value of about $8.3 billion.

Rakuten Card aiming for 100 billion yen profit, eyes 1,100 trillion yen B2B market

TOKYO, March 25  Japan's largest credit card company, Rakuten Card, is aiming to almost double its annual operating profit to 100 billion yen ($663.7 million) in the medium term and sees opportunity in expanding into the largely untapped business-to-business payments market, its new chief executive officer said.

Rakuten Card, which can only be applied for online and is part of Rakuten - an e-commerce and financial services conglomerate - has ridden this wave to issue more than 30 million credit cards to date and booked an operating profit of 62.1 billion yen in 2024, up more than 20% on 2023.
While credit card payments now make up around a third of consumer spending in Japan, less than 10 trillion yen of a total 1,100 trillion yen in business to business transactions are made by credit card, Rakuten Card CEO Koichi Nakamura told Reuters in an interview.

"It's really not a red ocean so it makes sense for us to enter the market without delay," Nakamura said.
Rakuten Card aiming for 100 billion yen profit, eyes 1,100 trillion yen B2B market.

Rakuten Card aiming for 100 billion yen profit, eyes 1,100 trillion yen B2B market | Reuters
 

morgan-stanley-maintains-rakuten-inc-at-overweight-with-a-price-t­arget-of-11k

https://www.investing.com/news/pro/...h-a-price-target-of-11k-4263933
 

Rakuten Mobile Launches Rakuten Saikyo U-NEXT from October 1
- Start-dash campaign offers U-NEXT’s content at 2,980 yen per month for up to 4 months
Tokyo, September 30, 2025 – Rakuten Mobile, Japan’s newest and most modern mobile network, today announced the launch of Rakuten Saikyo U-NEXT on the Rakuten Mobile official website and at Rakuten Mobile stores starting at 6 p.m. on October 1, 2025.*1 To commemorate the launch of the new plan, subscribers who sign up between October 1, 2025, and January 31, 2026, will be able to access Rakuten Saikyo U-NEXT at a promotional rate of 2,980 yen per month (3,278 yen including tax) throughout the campaign period.*2

In recent years, rising electricity rates, procurement costs and labor expenses have contributed to increased mobile fees, placing an ever-greater burden on household budgets due to inflation. In light of this situation, Rakuten Mobile remains committed to supporting customers’ daily life by continuing to provide low-cost, unlimited service.
Rakuten Saikyo U-NEXT offers subscribers unlimited mobile data and unlimited access to U-NEXT's vast content library for a monthly fee of 3,980 yen (4,378 yen including tax). This includes video content such as sports, movies, dramas and live music, as well as digital publications like magazines and children's books, all without data restrictions. Additionally, several matches from the U-NEXT Soccer Pack are available monthly at no extra charge.*3*4

U-NEXT accounts can also be shared by up to four users at no extra charge, ensuring each family member can access their favorite content.*5 Customers can unlock even greater savings through Rakuten Mobile's popular programs, including the Saikyo Family Program, Saikyo Youth Program, Saikyo Kids Program and Saikyo Senior Program.*6

To mark the arrival of the new plan, Rakuten Mobile is launching the Rakuten Saikyo U-NEXT Start-Dash campaign as well as Rakuten Saikyo U-NEXT Switch campaign exclusively for U-NEXT subscribers.*7

Rakuten Mobile will continue its efforts to improve network quality and deliver even more convenient services to all customers.

Campaign Overview:

1. Rakuten Saikyo U-NEXT Start-Dash Campaign
Entry Period:
Rakuten Mobile official site: From 6:00 a.m. on October 1, 2025 to 11:59 p.m. on January 31, 2026 (JST)
Rakuten Mobile stores: From October 1, 2025 (from the respective store opening hours) to January 31, 2026 (until the respective store closing hours)

Overview:
Customers who subscribe to Rakuten Saikyo U-NEXT during the designated campaign period will be eligible for a promotional monthly rate of 2,980 yen (3,278 yen including tax).

2. Rakuten Saikyo U-NEXT Switch Campaign (*U-NEXT Subscribers Only)
Entry Period:
Rakuten Mobile official site: 6:00 a.m. on October 1, 2025 (JST)
Rakuten Mobile stores: October 1, 2025 (from the respective store opening hours)

Overview:
Customers switching from the U-NEXT monthly plan to Rakuten Saikyo U-NEXT will be awarded 2,189 Rakuten Points.*8*9*10

Notes:
*1 Restrictions on transmission speed may be applied to provide services fairly. Additionally, transmission speeds may slow depending on the environment in use at the time.
*2 Once the campaign concludes, the monthly fee for Rakuten Saikyo U-NEXT will revert to its regular price of 3,980 yen (4,378 yen including tax).
*3 These benefits are inherent to the U-NEXT monthly plan and are applicable not only to Rakuten Saikyo U-NEXT but also across the broader U-NEXT service.
*4 Availability of matches for streaming may vary or be limited depending on the schedules and circumstances of the 10 leagues.
*5 Account sharing is strictly limited to family members residing within the same household as the primary contract holder.
*6 A uniform discount of 100 yen (110 yen including tax) will be applied to each program.
*7 Campaign dates are subject to change.
*8 Eligible to customers who have an active U-NEXT monthly plan subscription at the time they commence using Rakuten Saikyo U-NEXT.
*9 The special offer does not apply during the 31-day free trial period of U-NEXT.
*10 Rakuten Points awarded are limited-time points valid for 6 months.
https://corp.mobile.rakuten.co.jp/english/news/...20250930_01_lang_en

 

Outlook: from Negative to Stable for Rakuten Securities

September 26, 2025

Japan Credit Rating Agency, Ltd. (JCR) announces the following credit rating. Rakuten Securities, Inc. (security code: -) Long-term Issuer Rating: A- Outlook: from Negative to Stable

https://www.jcr.co.jp/download/...6ab7ed6c33c75cf4adb84/25d0822_f.pdf
 

und die Regierungschefs von Staaten mit 90% der Weltbevölkerung sehen  das auch so, nicht nur wie früher 85%, sondern jetzt auch Trump, was immer man von ihm sonst auch halten soll, steht er nicht hinter den Lügenmärchen der verkommenen Globalisten.

Kontroverses Interview: Angela Merkel gibt Polen Mitschuld am Ukraine-Krieg
Wie konnte es zum Ukraine-Krieg kommen? Laut der Ex-Kanzlerin sind die baltischen Staaten und Polen mitverantwortlich. Davon will der polnische Präsident nichts wissen.

https://www.lessentiel.lu/de/story/...huld-am-ukraine-krieg-103429155
 

October 06, 2025

Commemorating the 10th anniversary of the Rakuten Furusato Nozei ("Hometown Tax") program, and as a way of thanking donors, Rakuten held the Rakuten Furusato Nozei Grand Festival. 175 local Japanese governments gathered to showcase regional charms, the largest event of its kind. Regional crafts and food were on display to see and taste and food trucks and a raffle entertained visitors. Watch the report to hear interviews with Rakutenians (Rakuten employees) involved in the operation and representatives from Betsukai Town in Hokkaido and Tsuruga City in Fukui Prefecture.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7iFKcL8C-Sw
 

Rakuten SAIKYO U-NEXT Launch Boosts Rakuten Mobile as "Strongest Choice"

October 7, 2025

https://global.rakuten.com/corp/innovation/rnn/2025/2509_017/

 

By Greg The Frequent Miler
October 7, 2025

I love the Rakuten shopping portal because it regularly offers great deals (in fact, as I write this, they’re offering 10%/10x at many merchants via their “Big Stack” event), great signup bonuses (currently they’re offering 5K points or $50), and, best of all, they allow you to earn rewards as cash back or Amex Membership Rewards points. I earn a ton of Membership Rewards points this way! Now, it appears that they have accidentally leaked the news that they may be offering Bilt Rewards as an additional option! If this happens and they provide the same 1-to-1 payout as with Amex, this would be amazing!

Bilt Rewards points are probably the single most valuable points for transferring to airline and hotel partners. They support a fantastic array of airline programs, including one-to-one transfers to Alaska Atmos, JAL, Avios, Aeroplan, Flying Blue, Southwest, United, and more. Additionally, on the hotel front, they offer one-to-one transfers to Hyatt!

The problem with Bilt Rewards is that unless you spend a lot on rent, it has been hard to earn Bilt points in large numbers. If this Rakuten thing pans out, though, that will quickly change. I know that I’ll change my Rakuten earnings from Membership Rewards to Bilt!

https://frequentmiler.com/rakuten-to-offer-bilt-rewards-points/

 

Boosting Rakuten to be the No.1 carrier

Rakuten SAIKYO U-NEXT Launch Boosts Rakuten Mobile as "Strongest Choice"

October 07, 2025

Rakuten SAIKYO U-NEXT, launched October 1, offers enriched content, including streaming soccer matches, at a special introductory price of 2,980 yen per month. At a press conference, Rakuten Mobile declared its continued commitment to unlimited data and calls at a low price despite recent inflation and rising communication costs, thanks to efficient operations achieved through its unique fully virtualized network and open-standard software. Other initiatives aimed at boosting Rakuten to be the No.1 carrier were shared under the keyword "SAIKYO Ittaku" (The Strongest Choice). *Price excludes tax. From February 1, 2026, the price will be 4,378 yen (tax included).

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yxYem8ULL-s
 

AST is a more fair partner than Elon Muuk

AST SpaceMobile lands key Verizon deal amid growing competition with SpaceX and T-Mobile

Wed, October 8, 2025

AST SpaceMobile has inked a new deal with Verizon to bring space-based cellular broadband across the United States, marking its most significant partnership to date and its latest move to capture a larger share of the emerging space-to-cellular market.
Under the agreement, Verizon will integrate AST’s satellite network with its terrestrial infrastructure, using Verizon’s 850 MHz spectrum to extend coverage in remote areas where towers can’t reach. Terms of the deal were not disclosed.

https://finance.yahoo.com/news/...-dividend-stock-just-151524408.html