Mobile Battery Manufacturers and Telecom Carriers Sign Cooperation Agreement for Power Supply in Disaster-Affected Areas
Seven mobile battery manufacturers and major telecom carriers have signed a cooperation agreement to secure power at evacuation shelters during large-scale disasters. Starting June 1, 2026, manufacturers will provide equipment while carriers handle delivery, supporting the maintenance of communication lifelines for victims.
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Mobile battery manufacturers (Anker Japan Co., Ltd., INFORICH Inc., EcoFlow Technology Japan Co., Ltd., Elecom Co., Ltd., Owltech Co., Ltd., CIO Co., Ltd., and UGREEN Japan Co., Ltd.) and telecommunications carriers participating in the 'Tsunagu x Kaeru Project' (NTT Group, KDDI Corporation, SoftBank Corp., and Rakuten Mobile, Inc.) have concluded a cooperation agreement regarding power supply for disaster-affected areas during large-scale disasters.
Based on this agreement, a new initiative will commence on June 1, 2026. In the event of a large-scale disaster, mobile battery manufacturers will procure and provide mobile batteries and charging cables, which telecom carriers will then deliver to evacuation centers and other locations based on regional needs and the disaster situation.
1. Purpose of the Agreement
With the progress of digitalization, securing power in disaster-hit areas has become increasingly vital. While individual manufacturers have provided support through equipment, single-company efforts can face limitations. Conversely, telecom carriers actively work in evacuation centers to establish communication environments. By collaborating to deliver manufacturer-provided equipment, this agreement strengthens power supply capabilities in disaster areas, ensuring victims can stay in touch with family and access essential information with peace of mind.
2. Overview of Initiatives
(1) Commencement Date: June 1, 2026
(2) Cooperation Details: During large-scale disasters, manufacturers will provide power equipment (mobile batteries, charging cables, and instructional flyers), and telecom carriers will handle the logistics to shelters.
(3) Standardized Information Sharing: Support details will be published on each manufacturer's website using a common format for rapid information dissemination.
3. Future Outlook
The partners intend to conduct joint training sessions and expand the number of participating businesses to ensure certain and swift support in disaster-stricken areas, contributing to a more sustainable society.
Based on this agreement, a new initiative will commence on June 1, 2026. In the event of a large-scale disaster, mobile battery manufacturers will procure and provide mobile batteries and charging cables, which telecom carriers will then deliver to evacuation centers and other locations based on regional needs and the disaster situation.
1. Purpose of the Agreement
With the progress of digitalization, securing power in disaster-hit areas has become increasingly vital. While individual manufacturers have provided support through equipment, single-company efforts can face limitations. Conversely, telecom carriers actively work in evacuation centers to establish communication environments. By collaborating to deliver manufacturer-provided equipment, this agreement strengthens power supply capabilities in disaster areas, ensuring victims can stay in touch with family and access essential information with peace of mind.
2. Overview of Initiatives
(1) Commencement Date: June 1, 2026
(2) Cooperation Details: During large-scale disasters, manufacturers will provide power equipment (mobile batteries, charging cables, and instructional flyers), and telecom carriers will handle the logistics to shelters.
(3) Standardized Information Sharing: Support details will be published on each manufacturer's website using a common format for rapid information dissemination.
3. Future Outlook
The partners intend to conduct joint training sessions and expand the number of participating businesses to ensure certain and swift support in disaster-stricken areas, contributing to a more sustainable society.
FAQ
この連携協定の主な目的は何ですか？
大規模災害時に、モバイルバッテリーメーカーの機材調達力と通信事業者の配送・支援網を組み合わせることで、被災地の避難所等における電源確保を強化し、被災者の通信手段維持を支援することです。
取り組みの開始日はいつですか？
2026年6月1日より開始されます。
具体的にどのような機材が提供されますか？
モバイルバッテリー、充電ケーブル、および機材の使用方法・返却方法を記載したチラシが提供されます。
どのような企業が参画していますか？
モバイルバッテリーメーカー7社（アンカー・ジャパン、INFORICH、EcoFlow、エレコム、オウルテック、CIO、ユーグリーン・ジャパン）と、通信事業者（NTTグループ、KDDI、ソフトバンク、楽天モバイル）が参画しています。
避難所への機材配送は誰が行いますか？
「つなぐ×かえるプロジェクト」に参画する通信事業者各社が、被災地の要望や状況に応じて、モバイルバッテリーメーカーが提供した機材を避難所などへ配送します。