Allocation of 900MHz “Platinum Band”

Today SOFTBANK MOBILE Corp. (hereafter “SBM”) received the Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications' approval on its 900MHz band specific base station plan, which was submitted for approval on January 27, 2012. The purpose of this application was to cope with the dramatic increase of traffic, enhance coverage, and build a robust disaster-proof communication network. Upon this approval, SBM will start to construct the 900MHz mobile network. This band, also known as “Platinum Band,“ will enable more efficient and wider coverage compared to the existing SBM band. Communication services using the 900MHz band are expected to launch on July 25, 2012.