Japan’s largest carrier, NTT DoCoMo, expects to attract 2.5 million subscribers in the 5G segment by March 2021, the operator said in its earnings statement.
The telco, which launched 5G service last month, said it signed up 14,000 5G users at end-March.
5G coverage is forecast to increase from current 500 base stations in 150 locations to 10,000 sites by June 2021 and 20,000 by March 2022. By March 2021, the Japanese carrier expects to reach 500 cities with its 5G technology.
Its 5G plans for its next fiscal year ending March 30, 2021 include promoting open RAN technology and deploying mmWave, as well as expanding the range of 5G smartphones.
