Skip to main content
eSIM.report logoeSIM.report
NewsArticlesOperatorsDevicesFAQs
eSIM.report logo

Your source for eSIM news, articles, and comparisons.

Content
  • News
  • Articles
  • FAQs
Tools
  • Operators
  • Devices
Legal
  • Disclaimer
  • Terms of Use
  • Privacy Policy
  • Contact Us
About

Stay updated with the latest eSIM news and deals.

  • See an error? Let us know
  • Submit content

© 2026 eSIM Report. All rights reserved.

Carriers & Operators
#NTT#KDDI#SoftBank#Rakuten Mobile#Japan

NTT, KDDI, SoftBank and Rakuten Mobile sign Japan disaster battery deal

Source: telecompaper.comMay 19, 2026

NTT, KDDI, SoftBank and Rakuten Mobile signed an agreement in Japan with mobile battery manufacturers to support power supply provision in disaster-hit areas during large-scale emergencies.

TL;DR

  • Japan's four mobile network operators signed a disaster support agreement with mobile battery manufacturers.
  • The agreement covers power supply support in areas affected by large-scale emergencies.
  • The operators named are NTT, KDDI, SoftBank and Rakuten Mobile.

NTT, KDDI, SoftBank and Rakuten Mobile signed the agreement in Japan. The deal is with several mobile battery manufacturers and focuses on support for power supply provision in disaster-hit areas during large-scale emergencies.

The four companies are Japan's mobile network operators. The agreement sets a framework for coordination with battery suppliers when disasters disrupt normal power availability.

Telecompaper reported the agreement but did not name the battery manufacturers or provide a signing date in the source excerpt. The reported scope is limited to power supply support in disaster-hit areas during large-scale emergencies.

Related questions

  • Which Japanese operators signed the disaster support agreement?
  • What does the agreement with mobile battery manufacturers cover?
  • Which country does the disaster support agreement apply to?

More from Carriers & Operators

Carriers & Operators

VodafoneThree blocked 2 million scam bank SMSes since August 2025

mobileworldlive.com·Jul 6, 2026
Read more about VodafoneThree blocked 2 million scam bank SMSes since August 2025 →
Carriers & Operators

Verizon named top US postpaid carrier pick for 2026

androidauthority.com·Jul 4, 2026
Read more about Verizon named top US postpaid carrier pick for 2026 →
Carriers & Operators

T-Mobile to shut down US 2G GSM network on August 3, 2026

androidauthority.com·Jul 2, 2026
Read more about T-Mobile to shut down US 2G GSM network on August 3, 2026 →
Carriers & Operators

Zain Group wins Syria mobile network license for $747 million

telecompaper.com·Jul 1, 2026
Read more about Zain Group wins Syria mobile network license for $747 million →
Carriers & Operators

Vodacom completed €1.8 billion deal for 20% of Safaricom

telecoms.com·Jul 1, 2026
Read more about Vodacom completed €1.8 billion deal for 20% of Safaricom →
Carriers & Operators

T-Mobile began moving some legacy-plan users to newer plans

fierce-network.com·Jun 29, 2026
Read more about T-Mobile began moving some legacy-plan users to newer plans →

Related Content

More articles and news tagged with: NTT, KDDI, SoftBank, Rakuten Mobile, Japan

Related Articles

Market AnalysisMarket

eSIM Weekly Briefing

Amazon acquires Globalstar for $11.57B, renews Apple satellite deal. EU clears Orange's MasOrange buyout. KORE-Kigen SGP.32 IoT eSIM. Sateliot raises €100M.

April 17, 2026
Read more about eSIM Weekly Briefing →
MarketMarket Analysis

eSIM Weekly Briefing: February 9–15, 2026

T-Mobile delivers record 7.8M postpaid adds, DT launches €1B AI cloud. US carriers go eSIM-default. Airalo-Valid partnership. MWC 2026 eSIM Summit preview.

February 17, 2026
Read more about eSIM Weekly Briefing: February 9–15, 2026 →
Market

eSIM Industry Weekly Briefing: January 12–18, 2026

Verizon closes Frontier deal, CES 2026 debuts eSIM AR glasses and IoT solutions, T-Mobile leads 5G-Advanced rollout. Weekly eSIM industry intelligence.

January 19, 2026
Read more about eSIM Industry Weekly Briefing: January 12–18, 2026 →
Market AnalysisMarket

eSIM Weekly Report: December 22-28, 2025

eSIM Weekly Dec 22-28, 2025: Christmas week brings Transpovia-Holafly travel partnership, Ooredoo industrial IoT launch. Verified sources + market analysis.

December 29, 2025
Read more about eSIM Weekly Report: December 22-28, 2025 →
Market AnalysisMarket

eSIM Weekly Report: Week of December 15-21, 2025

eSIM Weekly Report Dec 15-21, 2025: Roamless raises $12M, travel eSIM revenue drops 13%, SGP.32 buyers guide released. Market forecast: $5.8B by 2030.

December 21, 2025
Read more about eSIM Weekly Report: Week of December 15-21, 2025 →
Market

eSIM Weekly Briefing: Foldables, Market Forecasts, and the Carrier Showdown Continues

IDC: Apple's iPhone Fold to capture 22% of foldable market. eSIM market forecast at $5.8B by 2030. AT&T vs T-Mobile hearing December 16.

December 12, 2025
Read more about eSIM Weekly Briefing: Foldables, Market Forecasts, and the Carrier Showdown Continues →

Related News

Carriers & Operators

Vodafone Idea to expand India 5G footprint to 133 cities by May

Mobile World Live·Mar 30, 2026
Regulation & Policy

Anthropic held EU talks on AI models on 17 April

Mobile World Live·Apr 22, 2026
Technology

Kigen says SGP.32 eSIM is moving into edge AI deployments

Kigen - Blog·Mar 23, 2026
Market & Business

Orange Cyberdefense launches Spain unit with 100 initial hires

mobileworldlive.com·May 15, 2026
Technology

Vodafone Ireland makes satellite mobile video call in Ireland

Mobile World Live·Mar 26, 2026
Market & Business

Amazon commits additional $13B to India AI and cloud by 2030

mobileworldlive.com·Jun 25, 2026