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KDDI selects the Digital Vending Machine® from Bango to power content offering for povo2.0 pre-paid subscribers
povo2.0 customers gain access to leading streaming servicesCAMBRIDGE, United Kingdom, Jan. 28, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- KDDI, one of the largest telcos in Japan with over 70 million subscribers, has partnered with Bango (AIM: BGO) to bring a range of subscription bundles to its povo2.0 customers. Through this collaboration, pre-paid subscribers will enjoy access to leading streaming services bundled seamlessly with their mobile plans through the Digital Vending Machine® (DVM™) from Bango. povo2.
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