KDDI Signs Asia's First Next-Generation Satellite "Starlink Mobile V2" Contract

KDDI has signed a contract with SpaceX to adopt the next-generation satellite "Starlink Mobile V2," marking the first major adoption in the Asia region. KDDI plans to further enhance its au Starlink Direct service, improving the "connectivity wherever the sky is visible" experience. The partnership with SpaceX will be deepened through expansion into AI collaboration, with plans to develop next-generation infrastructure combining satellite communications and AI technology. KDDI aims to provide Japanese customers with increasingly robust and seamless communication experiences in the future.