Key Facts
• NTT Docomo Business CEO Katsushige Kojima announced plans for SME-focused business loans.
• Loans will offer preferential interest rates and launch in fall 2025.
• The initiative aims to support regional and small-to-medium enterprises (SMEs).
• Transitioning from competitive mobile services to DX (digital transformation) solutions.
• Collaboration with Sumishin SBI Net Bank, acquired by Docomo Group in July 2025.
• FY2025 revenue increased, but SME performance fell short of expectations.
• SME mobile services account for 80% of revenue, highlighting limited diversification.
• New corporate mobile plans tailored for businesses to launch this fall.
• Exploring corporate card issuance to strengthen business offerings.
• Docomo leverages 100 million user accounts for data-driven value creation.
Summary
NTT Docomo Business, led by CEO Katsushige Kojima, is set to launch preferential interest rate business loans for SMEs and sole proprietors this fall. This move aligns with the company’s strategy to shift from competitive mobile services to digital transformation (DX) solutions. The initiative, supported by the recent acquisition of Sumishin SBI Net Bank, aims to enhance SME financial support and productivity through IT services. Despite increased revenue in FY2025, SME performance lagged, with mobile services comprising 80% of SME revenue. To address this, Docomo plans to introduce new corporate mobile plans and explore corporate card issuance. Leveraging its 100 million user accounts, the company seeks to create new value for businesses through data-driven services.
