TOKYO: #Airlinq--NTT DOCOMO BUSINESS, Inc. (formerly NTT Communications Corporation; Headquarters: Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo; President and CEO: Katsushige Kojima; “NTT DOCOMO BUSINESS”) and Airlinq Inc. (Headquarters: California, USA; CEO: Sunil Kaul; “Airlinq”), a global provider of AIoT solutions and Autonomous Connectivity Management Platform (CMP)1, have entered into a strategic partnership to expand the delivery of global IoT-connected solutions across markets with diverse and country-specific telecommunications regulatory requirements2.

1. Background

Global deployment of IoT-enabled devices and services continues to accelerate, particularly across mobility industries such as automotive and construction machinery. As connected services-including connected vehicles3-expand across borders, enterprises increasingly require reliable connectivity and consistent operational models worldwide.

At the same time, telecommunications regulations and licensing frameworks differ by country and region. In some markets, long-term roaming usage such as permanent roaming or other types of permanent service delivery by foreign operators without local licenses may be constrained, creating challenges for global IoT rollouts.

Addressing these challenges often requires technical and legal coordination with multiple stakeholders-including local carriers and relevant authorities-adding operational complexity for enterprises expanding internationally.

Against this backdrop, NTT DOCOMO BUSINESS, with proven experience delivering global IoT services in the mobility sector, and Airlinq, with deep expertise and an ecosystem of platform with local carriers across diverse regulatory environments, have formed the strategic partnership to enable stable, compliant, and scalable IoT services globally.

2. Overview of the strategic partnership

By combining their platforms and expertise, the two companies will unify fragmented connectivity environments and operational models across countries and carriers, while reducing the operational complexity of global IoT services.

This will enable customers to establish a unified operational model for smooth and sustainable service delivery worldwide, without having to individually address country- or carrier-specific regulatory and connectivity requirements.

NTT DOCOMO BUSINESS and Airlinq will jointly deliver:

• unified SIM and connectivity management across countries and carriers
• flexible profile switching using eSIM/eUICC4
• regulatory alignment and local compliance support through collaboration with local carriers

These capabilities will significantly reduce the burden of managing complex, multi-country IoT connectivity operations.

Key Areas of Collaboration

3. Roles and Responsibilities

NTT DOCOMO BUSINESS

• Provision of the overall solution for enterprises deploying IoT devices and services
• Leading project governance and execution
• Managing the collaborative operating framework for the strategic partnership

Airlinq

• Provision of the CMP and eSIM/eUICC solutions
• Coordination with local carriers
• Support for regulatory alignment and compliance, including contracting and operational execution

4. Executive Comments

Kazuo Komine, Senior Vice President, Head of 5G & IoT Services, Platform Service Division, NTT DOCOMO BUSINESS, Inc.

“In areas such as automotive, securing stable, global connectivity has become essential for IoT-driven services and business. However, many markets require special consideration due to regulatory and operational constraints, making implementation and ongoing operations a significant challenge for customers. Through our strategic partnership with Airlinq, we will deliver effective solutions to these challenges-enabling compliant, stable, and flexible mobile IoT connectivity across diverse regulatory environments to support our customers’ global expansion and the sustainable growth of IoT industries.”

Sunil Kaul, CEO of Airlinq Inc.

“Global IoT scale is no longer limited by technology, but by regulation. Together with NTT DOCOMO BUSINESS, we are removing those barriers and enabling enterprises to deploy compliant, future-proof IoT services anywhere in the world.”

5. Future Outlook

Through the strategic partnership, NTT DOCOMO BUSINESS and Airlinq will provide connected solutions aligned with local regulatory and connectivity requirements across global markets, covering the full lifecycle from pre-deployment planning to post-deployment operations.

The two companies will support enterprises pursuing global IoT initiatives across mobility sectors such as automotive, construction machinery, and agricultural equipment, serving as partners to accelerate digital transformation and global business expansion.

About NTT DOCOMO BUSINESS

NTT Communications Corporation changed its name to NTT DOCOMO BUSINESS, Inc. on July 1, 2025. As an Industrial and Regional DX Platformer that drives digital transformation across industries and communities, we are enabling the development of a decentralized, autonomous, and collaborative society where businesses and communities can thrive sustainably. Our mission is to unlock new value and help create prosperity for all.

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Fonte: Business Wire