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SoftBank Mobile’s New Pocket WiFi Router With Built-In TV Tuner

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SoftBank Mobile is set to launch their newest pocket WiFi router namely the Pocket WiFi 502HW. As part of the Y!mobile brand, this travel friendly WiFi router supports up to 10 simultaneous connections and corresponds to the 4G (FDD-LTE/AXGP) and W-CDMA communication networks (maximum downlink speed 187.5Mbps).

Powered by a built-in high-capacity 3000mAh battery (up to 10 hours of continuous communication time or 850 hours of continuous standby time), the Pocket WiFi 502HW comes equipped with a 2.4-inch color LCD screen and a built-in TV tuner allowing you to watch TV on your smartphone or tablet using a dedicated application.

The SoftBank Mobile Pocket WiFi 502HW is scheduled to hit the market from October 9th for unannounced price yet. [Product Page]

SoftBank Mobile’s New Pocket WiFi Router With Power Bank Function

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SoftBank Mobile has unveiled their newest pocket WiFi router that comes with power bank function, the Battery Wi-Fi. As part of the Y!mobile brand, this travel-friendly WiFi router supports up to 8 simultaneous connections and corresponds to the 2.5GHz AXGP, 2.1GHz/1.7GHz FDD LTE and 2.1GHz/900MHz W-CDMA communication networks (maximum downlink speed 112.5Mbps).

Measuring 75mm x 102.2mm x 22.3mm and weighing 235 grams, the Battery Wi-Fi is powered by a built-in 7800mAh battery that can be used as a power bank for charging your smartphone via its USB 2.1A output port.

The SoftBank Mobile Battery Wi-Fi is scheduled to hit the market on September 29th for unannounced price yet. [Product Page]

iPhone 5C and 5S are Coming to Japan on Sept. 20 via NTT DOCOMO

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NTT DOCOMO happens to be Japan’s biggest carrier. And Apple has just made a pact with it regarding its iPhone 5S and 5C. Apple will be launching the twin iPhone set in the Japanese market. This is...

Pocket WiFi SoftBank 203Z

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SoftBank Mobile is proud to bring you their latest pocket WiFi router, the Pocket WiFi SoftBank 203Z. Powered by a built-in 5000mAh battery, this travel-friendly device has a 1.4-inch color LCD screen, supports up to 14 simultaneous connections and corresponds to the 2.5GHz/1.7GHz LTE communication network. The Pocket WiFi SoftBank 203Z will hit the market from August for unannounced price yet. [Product Page]

Softbank to acquire competitor eAccess, expand LTE network by 50 percent

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Softbank to acquire competitor eAccess, expand LTE network by 50 percent

Softbank isn't content with being Japan's third largest wireless provider, so its scooping up competitor eAccess for $2.3 Billion (or $1.8 Billion, if you ask Reuters) to claim the number two slot. Bringing the other carrier into the fold will give Softbank a total of 39 million subscribers and infuse its network with 50 percent more LTE base stations. Picking up the new customers and additional LTE capacity comes at a premium, however, as the firm will purchase eAccess' shares for roughly three times their value. Softbank CEO Masayoshi Son expects to launch a new tethering service with the aid of the new-found resources come this December. Ink on the deal won't fully dry until February, but Son is already dreaming of the number one spot. "I never liked third place," Son said in a statement. "We fought for No. 2, and someday, we will be No. 1." You've been warned, NTT DoCoMo.

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