JTOWER Inc. (Representative Director, President and CEO: Atsushi Tanaka; Headquarters: Minato-ku, Tokyo) announces that it has today received milestone approval for spectrum allocation from the Minister for Internal Affairs and Communications (MIC). This follows JTOWER’s successful bid on June 30, 2026, for the 26.8–27.0GHz regional blocks in the spectrum auction (price competition) aimed at accelerating the expansion of 5th-generation mobile communication systems in the 26GHz band.

This spectrum auction, conducted by MIC, represents a paradigm shift in spectrum allocation, specifically introduced for high-frequency bands exceeding 6GHz. The target spectrum is divided into two distinct categories: the single Nationwide Block for nationwide deployment, and the multiple Regional Blocks designed for targeted, municipality-based deployment. These Regional Blocks are strategically positioned as dedicated slots to catalyze the market entry of new and regional operators.

JTOWER has successfully secured approval for the Regional Blocks (26.8–27.0GHz) across 13 prime economic regions, including the 23 wards of Tokyo, Yokohama City, Osaka City, Nagoya City, Fukuoka City, and Chiba City. This achievement marks a historic first in Japan, where an infrastructure sharing operator has been granted spectrum allocation. Armed with this approval, JTOWER will complement its existing in-building infrastructure sharing and outdoor tower sharing by developing next-generation telecommunications environments through its exclusively allocated spectrum—establishing a truly pioneering infrastructure sharing model on a gl

JTOWER will continue to deepen dialogue and collaboration with local governments, telecommunications companies, and partner companies to address regional challenges and needs, and aim to create new value.

【Approved Regions】

Tokyo 23 Wards

Yokohama City, Kanagawa

Osaka City, Osaka Prefecture, Izumisano City, Minamisambo District Tamatsukuri Town, Minamisambo City

Nagoya City, Aichi Prefecture

Fukuoka City, Fukuoka Prefecture

Chitose City, Hokkaido

Chiba City, Chiba Prefecture, Urayasu City

Takarazuka City, Hyogo Prefecture

Kikyo Town, Kikuchi District, Kumamoto Prefecture

JTOWER Inc.

JTOWER Inc., established in June 2012 as Japan's first infrastructure sharing company, offers solutions for consolidating mobile phone equipment inside buildings. In addition to in-building infrastructure sharing, the company has expanded its business to include outdoor tower sharing covering suburban and rural areas, as well as multi-functional poles centered in urban areas. Under the vision of 'From Japan, the world's most advanced infrastructure sharing,' JTOWER is developing a wide range of services for the future.

Established: June 2012 Headquarters: 7-15-9 Roppongi, Minato-ku, Tokyo Representative Director, President and CEO: Atsushi Tanaka URL: https://www.jtower.co.jp/

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