KDDI

KDDI

https://www.kddi.com/english/
https://www.linkedin.com/company/kddi-corporation/

KDDI Corporation, a publicly owned Japanese telecommunications company, was founded in 1984. As of 2023, it employs approximately 2100 people and generates over $1 billion in annual revenue. Its headquarters are located in Japan.

2024 Revenue

Founded

1984

Headcount

2,097

Headquarters

Japan

Primary Segment

Telecoms services

Ownership

Publicly Owned

Deployments

1

News Summary:

On September 11, 2025, KDDI and Vietnam Posts and Telecommunications Group (VNPT) signed a memorandum of understanding to establish a strategic partnership in Vietnam. KDDI also announced that its "au Starlink Direct" service now supports satellite data communication for 21 iPhone models, including iPhone 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, and iPhone Air, enabling access to essential apps in areas without terrestrial cellular coverage. This announcement was made twice.

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KDDI offers 6 products in the connectivity and cloud and media and telecoms services industries. KDDI's product portfolio comprises of media and TV services, telecoms services, enterprise cloud and broadcast television and radio.

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KDDI's revenues were $39.1B in 2024. Caretta Research has split KDDI's revenue into 6 different product categories, the largest of which is mobile services, which represents 30% of KDDI's revenue.

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Jan

17th

2026

03:30

Artificial Intelligence, B2B Tag

"AI Courses That Can Be Used Like Conversations" Are Popular Among Seniors: Challenging Image Generation and Circular Board Creation

[Translated] As artificial intelligence (AI) gains attention, many elderly people are showing interest. At courses conducted by major mobile phone companies, the elderly are a prominent presence. Driven by expectations for AI-equipped devices and services, such as conversational generative AI, as tools to make life more convenient, their proactive attitude is evident.

The Sankei News

Jan

15th

2026

11:30

Capital Investment, Emerging Tech, B2B Tag

BOI approves THB 96bn data centre investments for digital hub status

In 2025, 36 data centre projects were submitted for investment promotion, totalling 728 billion baht. The majority of these projects are located in key industrial zones and economic areas, including Rayong (33%), Chonburi (32%), and Samut Prakan (12%), with the remainder spread across Pathum Thani, Chachoengsao, and Bangkok.

The Nation Thailand

Jan

15th

2026

06:14

au Online Shop, "iPhone Air" from a net ¥48,400, with MNP

[Translated] Photo: Keitai Watch KDDI has changed the actual burden amount when purchasing "iPhone Air" at the au Online Shop by switching from other companies (MNP). The actual burden after the change is ¥48,400~. 　From January 16th, the actual burden amount when purchasing "iPhone Air" with the "Smartphone Tokusuru Program" applied has been changed.

Jan

15th

2026

05:30

Blockchain, B2B Tag

【First Public Release of Speaker Information】Financial Services Agency, JPYC, and Major Domestic Players Gather. "Japan Stablecoin Summit #2," One of the Largest Stablecoin-Focused Events in Japan, to Be Held

[Translated] Pacific Meta, Inc. (Headquarters: Minato-ku, Tokyo; Representative Director: Shota Iwasaki) will co-host the business event "Japan Stablecoin Summit #2," specializing in stablecoins, with TOKI, KDDI, and Progmat. This release marks the first public announcement of speaker information for this event.

Jan

15th

2026

03:56

KDDI committee formed to probe suspicious transactions

Japan operator KDDI’s board set up a special committee to investigate what it called suspicious transactions by employees of two subsidiaries involved in its advertising business, following an internal audit. The internal investigation team includes external lawyers and certified public accountants.

Mobile World Live

Jan

15th

2026

00:21

KDDI to probe suspected sales inflation at advertising subsidiaries

KDDI has established a special investigative committee after identifying suspected inappropriate transactions at two subsidiaries that may have led to inflated sales figures in its advertising agency business. The issue relates to Biglobe, which provides internet services, and its subsidiary G-Plan. According to KDDI and reporting by NHK, concerns emerged in December 2025 after delays in payments from advertising agency clients highlighted the possibility that revenue had been overstated.

Jan

14th

2026

13:03

Knowledge What Is Cybersecurity? A Beginner-Friendly Guide to the Basics and Key Countermeasures

We see it in the news: “Customer information leaked from a XXX corporation,” “Factory operations halted by a ransomware attack.” In today’s business environment, cyberattacks like these cannot be ignored.

Jan

14th

2026

13:03

Knowledge What Is a Security Assessment? Explaining Its Purpose, Evaluation Items, and Concrete Process

“Are our company’s security measures really sufficient?” “We’ve installed antivirus software, but could there be weaknesses we’ve overlooked somewhere?” If you’re in charge of IT at a company, you may constantly have these kinds of vague concerns.

Jan

14th

2026

13:03

Knowledge What Are Managed Services? Explaining the Service Features and Benefits That Support Corporate IT Departments

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Jan

14th

2026

12:58

KDDI subsidiary Biglobe suspected of overstating sales, etc. Investigation committee established: Asahi Shimbun

[Translated] KDDI announced on the 14th that its subsidiary Biglobe, which operates an internet connection business, and its subsidiary G-Plan, are suspected of overstating sales and engaging in inappropriate transactions. A special investigation committee consisting of three external lawyers and certified public accountants will be established to confirm the facts and the impact on business performance.

Asahi Shimbun Digital

Jan

14th

2026

12:42

KDDI Establishes Investigation Committee Due to Inappropriate Transactions; Two Group Companies May Have Overstated Sales: Tokyo Shimbun Digital

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Jan

14th

2026

08:42

KDDI Subsidiary Suspected of Inappropriate Accounting: Overstated in Advertising Agency Business of BIGLOBE, etc. Special Investigation Committee to Investigate

[Translated] KDDI announced on January 14th that there is a suspicion that inappropriate transactions were conducted at a consolidated subsidiary. The suspicion arose at BIGLOBE (Shinagawa-ku, Tokyo), which handles the optical fiber business, and its subsidiary G-PLAN (Shinagawa-ku, Tokyo).

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