SiM -free listening to "5G to everyone" Sharp the "AQUOS SENSE5G" development behind the scenes: SIM Rock -free Small Homer (page 1/4)

The 5G started in March 2020, but the terminal has been middle range for one year since the service started.Meanwhile, the latest model of AQUOS SENSE, whose successive series is huge, appeared in February.That's "AQUOS SENSE5G".The model is not only adopted by major carriers, but Sharp himself launched a SIM rock -free model in March.The recruitment of MVNO companies is also progressing.

AQUOS SENSE5G is a model that literally corresponds to 5G while inheriting the high cost performance, which is a feature of the previous SENSE series.Although it is a middle range model in the middle, it has eliminated the dissatisfaction of the SENSE series so far, such as a triple camera on the back.Snapdragon 690 5g is used as a processor as soon as possible.Looking at the performance, it is a colorless ability with AQUOS SENSE4 equipped with Snapdragon 720.

On the other hand, if you look at the SIM lock -free smartphone, the 5G compatible model is still limited.The MVNO network on the combination side also varies to 5G.The number of networks is not cut to 5G as MNOs.Where is Sharp launching AQUOS SENSE5G with SIM rock -free at this time?We spoke to Shigeru Kobayashi, Director of Personal Communications Division, the Communications Division, and Hiroyuki Shimizu, Director of the Product Planning Division, Personal Communications Division.

――AQUOS SENSE5G, SIM -free version has also been released.I don't think the 5G -compatible SIM -free model has not been on the market yet.In particular, I think there are few middle range models, but please tell us your aim.

Mr. Shimizu: The number of MVNOs is certainly not so large, and some businesses are starting as options.However, the true intention is to deliver the SIM -free version to the world just like a carrier version.This is because I want to deliver 5G to everyone with AQUOS SENSE5G.It is starting from wanting to contribute to the spread of 5G in the open market.

Mr. Kobayashi: We are proud of one of the manufacturers that are particularly focused on SIM -free in Japan, and the demand for SIM -free is increasing recently.I wonder if I can do about twice (so far).In fact, even in the share of SIM -free terminals of MM Research Institute, there is almost no difference between 2nd and 3rd (Sharp).

SIM -free is not always used in MVNO.In reflection of the recent policy concept, there is also a usage of inserting a SIM of major carriers into SIM -free terminals.Therefore, it is actually used, and demand can be expected as a business.Because it is 5g, it is Sharp's idea to do SIM -free, not do not do it, but do it as long as there are customers.

However, there is no such thing as SIM -free alone will overwhelm business.On the other hand, many SIM -free customers are very familiar with their terminals, sometimes have severe opinions, but look closely in detail.As a result, it is very important for SIM -free customers to be satisfied in order to increase the perfection of their products.This can also increase the satisfaction of the terminals to be delivered to major carriers.

――Sure, POVO or LINEMO does not sell terminals, and I think that Rakuten Mobile is a career that can be bought or brought in as a set.

As you mentioned, there is a price plan on the premise of SIM -free.If 5G is commonplace, more and more people will use the SIM card with the plan that suits you.Rakuten Mobile is a career that has such a place.In the past, the motivation for selling SIM -free terminals was not so strong, but the trend has changed due to the recent movements of the Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications and monitoring of unusual pressure.

―― However, if it can be used in 4 carriers, I think it is difficult to respond to frequency.AQUOS SENSE5G is 1.7GHz band and 3.Does it support 5G diverted from 4G, such as 5GHz band?

Mr. Shimizu is under consideration.

Mr. Kobayashi 5G is the dawn period, so it is difficult to conform to the network.LTE also had a problem with VOLTE, but if you do not associate with each carrier, you will feel a little anxious about certainty.Conversely, we are holding down those parts, so I think you can choose with confidence.(Regarding the corresponding frequency) We are considering positively.

――AQUOS SENSE5G is compatible with N77, N78, and N79, but some terminals do not support all.Is it quite difficult to support SIM -free terminals?

At the same time, the antenna must be placed on the Shimizu substrate, and at the same time, it must be included in the current size.(AQUOS SENSE5G) It was difficult to summarize the battery capacity and the size that was easy to hold well.

Mr. Kobayashi: The band configuration is specified on the website, so if you buy a SIM -free version, you should look closely.Correspondence to a wide range of bands, as Apple is doing, is directly linked to costs.Whether it is really required by customers.We are making it in consideration of Japanese SIM -free, and no matter which SIM card is inserted, the connection will be ensured to some extent.AQUOS SENSE5G added 5G, and the hurdle certainly went up.