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SoftBank to Conduct HAPS Trial Service Over Japan
SoftBank has announced plans to begin a trial service over Japan for HAPS, an airborne base station.
What happened
SoftBank News reported that the company will conduct a HAPS trial service over Japan from mid-August 2026 onward to assess flight and communications performance. The trial will also assess effects on surrounding terrestrial communications networks, with the company aiming to launch commercial service in or after 2027.
Sources
Translated from the Japanese original: /news/sofutobanku-haps-shiken-saabisu-wo-2026-nen-natsu-ni-nihonjo-8b491b. The Japanese version is authoritative if they differ.