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Challenges of Disrupting Telecom: Rakuten's Struggles
This chapter explores the hurdles faced by Rakuten as it attempts to disrupt Japan's telecom market by building a fourth mobile network. Despite ambitious goals and heavy investment in innovative technologies, the company grapples with low subscriber numbers and rising operational costs, leading to financial losses. Key discussions include the complexities of spectrum allocation, competition dynamics, and the broader implications of telecom market strategies.
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