Network operator
Country
Japan
Owner
Rakuten Group, Inc.
Since
2018
Network
Runs its own

Rakuten Mobile is a mobile network operator serving Japan. It operates nationwide 4G and 5G mobile telecommunications networks, giving it a role in mobile connectivity across the country. The company is based in Setagaya, Tokyo, and was founded in 2018. Rakuten Mobile is a wholly owned subsidiary of Rakuten Group, Inc., a Japanese technology conglomerate. Its listed country of operation is Japan. For readers comparing operators, the stated scope is focused on mobile networks and includes both 4G and 5G service. The official site provided for Rakuten Mobile is Rakuten Group’s English corporate page, while its official website is also listed separately as corp.mobile.rakuten.co.jp.

Who it is for

It suits people in Japan considering a mobile network operator with nationwide 4G and 5G networks.

What is good

  • Nationwide mobile networks in Japan
  • Operates both 4G and 5G networks
  • Wholly owned by Rakuten Group
  • Founded in 2018

What to know first

  • Listed operation is limited to Japan
  • No pricing details are listed

Verdict

Rakuten Mobile is a Japan-based operator with nationwide 4G and 5G networks. The listed information does not specify plans or prices.

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