First Step of Capital and Business Alliance with SoftBank: Launch of 'ALL 10 Giga All-Unit Collective Internet Connection Service' Using 'SoftBank Hikari+' and Application of 'Ouchi Wari Hikari Set' to Target Fixed Communication Services
FreeBit and GIGA PRIZE announced the launch of an 'ALL 10 Giga All-Unit Collective Internet Connection Service' for condominiums using 'SoftBank Hikari+', as the first outcome of their alliance with SoftBank. It enables high-quality, low-cost communication and is eligible for smartphone discount sets.
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FreeBit Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Shibuya-ku, Tokyo, President, CEO & CTO: Hiroki Ishida, hereinafter 'FreeBit') and GIGA PRIZE Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Shibuya-ku, Tokyo, President & Co-CEO: Toshihiro Sato, hereinafter 'GIGA PRIZE') announced today the full-scale launch of initiatives to advance internet services for collective housing as the first outcome of their capital and business alliance with SoftBank Corp. (hereinafter 'SoftBank'). They will begin offering the 'ALL 10 Giga All-Unit Collective Internet Connection Service (1, 2.5, and 5 Giga are also selectable)' utilizing 'SoftBank Hikari+'. This service will be added to the target fixed communication services for SoftBank's 'Ouchi Wari Hikari Set', a set discount service for mobile phones and fixed communications (*1). Furthermore, they plan to provide a service that allows speed selection by unit through group joint development in the future. Seizing this opportunity, both parties aim to construct next-generation condominium infrastructure integrating fixed and mobile networks, utilizing the 1.4 million unit base where the FreeBit Group provides services.
*1 From June 2026, target condominiums are scheduled to be expanded sequentially.
In recent years, against the backdrop of the spread of telework, video distribution, and IoT devices, fixed-line internet communication traffic has been expanding at an annual rate of about 20%. In the medium to long term, a transition to communication infrastructure premised on 10Gbps-class bandwidth is expected. On the other hand, providing 10Gbps-class high-speed communication to condominiums still faces high equipment costs for upstream lines and internal networks, as well as high construction costs for installation such as wiring using dedicated cables, making introduction and operation costs a significant barrier. Furthermore, in conventional all-unit collective services, issues such as the difficulty of flexible bandwidth design according to individual residents' usage needs have become apparent. Thus, a new design philosophy combining both the fulfillment of high-speed needs and cost-sharing, as well as flexibility, is required for internet connection services for condominiums. In response to these challenges, the FreeBit Group is promoting stronger collaboration with an eye toward expanding into multiple cooperative areas through deepening the integration of communication lines and mobile services and the social implementation of web3 fundamental technologies.
The newly introduced 'ALL 10 Giga All-Unit Collective Internet Connection Service' utilizes SoftBank's optical lines and jointly procures line demand from FreeBit Group companies. This achieves a high-quality internet connection service supporting up to 10Gbps from the upstream line and internal wiring to the LAN port of each exclusive area at industry-leading low prices. Additionally, at properties introducing this service, the 'Ouchi Wari Hikari Set' applies if the resident contracts with SoftBank's mobile phone service. As a result, in addition to providing a high-quality, low-price internet environment, we offer a value-added service that reduces the burden of communication costs for residents, contributing to higher rent assessments and lower vacancy rates by improving property value for owners and management companies.
Furthermore, through the new joint development structure 'One freebit', we aim to provide a 'Speed Selection Internet Connection Service' where each resident can choose up to 1Gbps, 2.5Gbps, 5Gbps, or 10Gbps. Looking ahead, we will work not only on improving communication quality and cost competitiveness but also on implementing next-generation communication platforms that support the resolution of social issues, with an eye on IoT, mobile, sensors, and the future web3 society centered around communication infrastructure in collective housing.
In an era of declining birthrates and an aging population in the 100-year life era, housing is evolving from a mere living space to a digital foundation connecting daily life, medical care, monitoring, administration, and communities. Driven by needs to link with decentralized services, further advancement of communication infrastructure premised on a high-quality, always-connected communication environment is required. The FreeBit Group will continue to aim to evolve internet services for condominiums as a foundation supporting future lifestyle services and resolving social issues. Through cross-group collaboration, including joint development and joint procurement, we will strive to further improve the value provided to users, including optimizing equipment utilization and operations, and enhancing network quality.
Provision start time and area: Sequentially launched nationwide
*1 From June 2026, target condominiums are scheduled to be expanded sequentially.
In recent years, against the backdrop of the spread of telework, video distribution, and IoT devices, fixed-line internet communication traffic has been expanding at an annual rate of about 20%. In the medium to long term, a transition to communication infrastructure premised on 10Gbps-class bandwidth is expected. On the other hand, providing 10Gbps-class high-speed communication to condominiums still faces high equipment costs for upstream lines and internal networks, as well as high construction costs for installation such as wiring using dedicated cables, making introduction and operation costs a significant barrier. Furthermore, in conventional all-unit collective services, issues such as the difficulty of flexible bandwidth design according to individual residents' usage needs have become apparent. Thus, a new design philosophy combining both the fulfillment of high-speed needs and cost-sharing, as well as flexibility, is required for internet connection services for condominiums. In response to these challenges, the FreeBit Group is promoting stronger collaboration with an eye toward expanding into multiple cooperative areas through deepening the integration of communication lines and mobile services and the social implementation of web3 fundamental technologies.
The newly introduced 'ALL 10 Giga All-Unit Collective Internet Connection Service' utilizes SoftBank's optical lines and jointly procures line demand from FreeBit Group companies. This achieves a high-quality internet connection service supporting up to 10Gbps from the upstream line and internal wiring to the LAN port of each exclusive area at industry-leading low prices. Additionally, at properties introducing this service, the 'Ouchi Wari Hikari Set' applies if the resident contracts with SoftBank's mobile phone service. As a result, in addition to providing a high-quality, low-price internet environment, we offer a value-added service that reduces the burden of communication costs for residents, contributing to higher rent assessments and lower vacancy rates by improving property value for owners and management companies.
Furthermore, through the new joint development structure 'One freebit', we aim to provide a 'Speed Selection Internet Connection Service' where each resident can choose up to 1Gbps, 2.5Gbps, 5Gbps, or 10Gbps. Looking ahead, we will work not only on improving communication quality and cost competitiveness but also on implementing next-generation communication platforms that support the resolution of social issues, with an eye on IoT, mobile, sensors, and the future web3 society centered around communication infrastructure in collective housing.
In an era of declining birthrates and an aging population in the 100-year life era, housing is evolving from a mere living space to a digital foundation connecting daily life, medical care, monitoring, administration, and communities. Driven by needs to link with decentralized services, further advancement of communication infrastructure premised on a high-quality, always-connected communication environment is required. The FreeBit Group will continue to aim to evolve internet services for condominiums as a foundation supporting future lifestyle services and resolving social issues. Through cross-group collaboration, including joint development and joint procurement, we will strive to further improve the value provided to users, including optimizing equipment utilization and operations, and enhancing network quality.
Provision start time and area: Sequentially launched nationwide