Regarding cases where mobile phone terminals are sold at extremely low prices, such as selling them for 1 yen, the Japan Fair Trade Commission has targeted four major mobile phone companies, etc., saying that it may lead to unfair bargains under the Antimonopoly Act. For the first time, we will embark on an investigation into the actual state of the transaction.
With regard to mobile phones, in order to acquire new users, the practice of offering large discounts on terminals by raising monthly communication charges continued. The maximum discount for mobile phone handsets to be sold is 20,000 yen, excluding tax.
However, it has been confirmed that there are still cases where mobile phone terminals are sold at extremely low prices, such as selling them for 1 yen. , NTT Docomo, KDDI, Softbank, and Rakuten Mobile, four major mobile companies, and their sales agents.
The survey was conducted in writing and included information such as the period during which ``1 yen sales'' were conducted, the number of stores, and whether or not the company's sales incentives were being used for discounts. Investigate the facts, etc.
In addition, we will interview so-called "cheap smartphone" businesses and businesses that sell second-hand devices that may be affected by unfair bargains.
Based on the results of the investigation, the Fair Trade Commission will announce the measures that each company should take in the future.