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Japan's largest multiple system operator deploys its first AI-enabled Wi-Fi 7 service to support the growing needs of its customers and their smart homes.
PALO ALTO, Calif., Dec. 17, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- J:COM and Plume today announced the introduction of J:COM's first Wi-Fi 7 service for residential customers in Japan, powered by Plume's AI-enabled platform. This launch combines J:COM's high-performance Wi-Fi 7 gateway with the optimization of Plume's cloud-based intelligence, creating an in-home experience that delivers higher speeds, more consistent connectivity, and readiness for the next generation of smart devices across Japan.
J:COM is Japan's largest multiple system operator, providing services to approximately 5.7 million subscribers nationwide. As households adopt more connected devices and many families live in dense multi-dwelling environments, Wi-Fi must adapt to increasingly complex real-world conditions. WiFi 7 is designed for maximum speed, and Plume's AI platform enhances that foundation with resilience, reliability, and coverage using intelligence trained on half a billion connected devices. This combination helps J:COM provide the nation's best in-home WiFi experience.
"Together with Plume, we are taking an important step to better serve the current and future needs of our customers," said Mr. Yoichi Iwaki, President and Representative Director of J:COM. "J:COM has trusted Plume as our strategic partner for several years, and we continue to select their technology to advance our offering. Wi-Fi 7 offers new throughput possibilities, and when combined with the intelligence of the Plume platform, we can deliver a service that is more consistent, more dependable, and easier for customers to use across all of their devices. J:COM will continue to introduce technology that enhances daily life, and our new J:COM NET service reflects the ongoing commitment to quality, reliability, and customer care."
"We are grateful for the opportunity to support J:COM as they bring this advanced Wi-Fi 7 service to households across Japan," said Dan Herscovici, President and CEO of Plume. "By combining Wi-Fi 7 with Plume's intelligence, J:COM is delivering an experience that standard routers simply cannot match. Customers receive a smarter and more adaptive in-home experience that reflects deep respect for how families rely on connectivity every day. J:COM demonstrated thoughtful leadership in delivering services that meet customer needs, and we are honored to work alongside them as they continue to guide the market forward."
How J:COM's Wi-Fi 7 is Enhanced by AI
Wi-Fi 7 introduces wider channels, higher modulation, and Multi-Link Operation (MLO). These features increase peak speed, but most homes include mixed Wi-Fi generation devices, changing interference, and varied usage patterns.
J:COM's Wi-Fi 7 service uses Plume's AI platform to adapt to these conditions that Wi-Fi 7 alone cannot solve and create the best connection for every device.
The combined approach delivers:
- AI-driven adjustments based on real time performance in the home
- Improved results for Wi-Fi 5 and Wi-Fi 6 devices that cannot use all Wi-Fi 7 features
- More stable connectivity in Japan's dense multi-dwelling unit environments
- Smoother streaming, gaming, and video calls
- Enhanced in-home cybersecurity to help protect devices and defend devices against online threats
- Better visibility and support tools for J:COM care teams
This helps J:COM customers experience Wi-Fi 7 performance not only at peak speeds but throughout everyday use, while also providing improved customer care and support experiences.
Plume Powered Wi-Fi 7 for J:COM Customers
Plume's platform directs devices to the best available access point and band, manages mesh networking, reduces interference, and supports application-aware performance. These capabilities help provide better coverage, more stable speeds, and improved reliability throughout the home.
J:COM customers manage their service through the J:COM branded Plume Home app, which provides advanced controls for Wi-Fi, security, parental controls, and connected devices.
Additional information about Plume is available at plume.com.
Additional information about J:COM is available on J:COM's official website.
About J:COM Co., Ltd.
Established in 1995, JCOM Co., Ltd. (J:COM) is Japan's largest multiple system and multiple channel operator. In system operation, J:COM provides cable television, high speed internet access, telephony, mobile, electric power service, and services based on IoT devices to customers through 11 consolidated subsidiaries at the local level serving 5.77 million subscribing households in Sapporo, Sendai, Kanto, Kansai, and Kyushu-Yamaguchi regions. The number of serviceable households or "homes passed" in J:COM franchise areas is 22.55 million. In channel operation, J:COM invests in and operates 14 thematic channels which are provided to CATV, satellite and telecom operators.
About Plume
Plume created the first managed Wi-Fi platform for Internet Service Providers (ISPs) in 2016 and continues to lead today with a best-in-class solution for cloud-managed Wi-Fi, security, and experience. With almost half a billion devices connected to its platform, Plume is a trusted technology partner for more than 400 ISPs around the world, helping them deliver better Wi-Fi experiences and services for subscribers while streamlining their own operations and support systems. Plume leverages OpenSync®, an open-source framework that comes pre-integrated and supported on the leading silicon, CPE, and platform SDKs, and supports leading industry standards like RDK-B and prplWave. This approach allows Plume to offer turnkey and modular solutions, giving ISPs ultimate flexibility, while enabling simpler and faster deployments. Plume provides ISPs an intelligence and innovation edge to stay competitive and adapt to the changing needs of subscribers and the market. Discover more about how Plume is empowering ISPs by visiting https://www.plume.com.
Japan's largest multiple system operator deploys its first AI-enabled Wi-Fi 7 service to support the growing needs of its customers and their smart homes.
PALO ALTO, Calif., Dec. 17, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- J:COM and Plume today announced the introduction of J:COM's first Wi-Fi 7 service for residential customers in Japan, powered by Plume's AI-enabled platform. This launch combines J:COM's high-performance Wi-Fi 7 gateway with the optimization of Plume's cloud-based intelligence, creating an in-home experience that delivers higher speeds, more consistent connectivity, and readiness for the next generation of smart devices across Japan.
J:COM is Japan's largest multiple system operator, providing services to approximately 5.7 million subscribers nationwide. As households adopt more connected devices and many families live in dense multi-dwelling environments, Wi-Fi must adapt to increasingly complex real-world conditions. WiFi 7 is designed for maximum speed, and Plume's AI platform enhances that foundation with resilience, reliability, and coverage using intelligence trained on half a billion connected devices. This combination helps J:COM provide the nation's best in-home WiFi experience.
"Together with Plume, we are taking an important step to better serve the current and future needs of our customers," said Mr. Yoichi Iwaki, President and Representative Director of J:COM. "J:COM has trusted Plume as our strategic partner for several years, and we continue to select their technology to advance our offering. Wi-Fi 7 offers new throughput possibilities, and when combined with the intelligence of the Plume platform, we can deliver a service that is more consistent, more dependable, and easier for customers to use across all of their devices. J:COM will continue to introduce technology that enhances daily life, and our new J:COM NET service reflects the ongoing commitment to quality, reliability, and customer care."
"We are grateful for the opportunity to support J:COM as they bring this advanced Wi-Fi 7 service to households across Japan," said Dan Herscovici, President and CEO of Plume. "By combining Wi-Fi 7 with Plume's intelligence, J:COM is delivering an experience that standard routers simply cannot match. Customers receive a smarter and more adaptive in-home experience that reflects deep respect for how families rely on connectivity every day. J:COM demonstrated thoughtful leadership in delivering services that meet customer needs, and we are honored to work alongside them as they continue to guide the market forward."
How J:COM's Wi-Fi 7 is Enhanced by AI
Wi-Fi 7 introduces wider channels, higher modulation, and Multi-Link Operation (MLO). These features increase peak speed, but most homes include mixed Wi-Fi generation devices, changing interference, and varied usage patterns.
J:COM's Wi-Fi 7 service uses Plume's AI platform to adapt to these conditions that Wi-Fi 7 alone cannot solve and create the best connection for every device.
The combined approach delivers:
- AI-driven adjustments based on real time performance in the home
- Improved results for Wi-Fi 5 and Wi-Fi 6 devices that cannot use all Wi-Fi 7 features
- More stable connectivity in Japan's dense multi-dwelling unit environments
- Smoother streaming, gaming, and video calls
- Enhanced in-home cybersecurity to help protect devices and defend devices against online threats
- Better visibility and support tools for J:COM care teams
This helps J:COM customers experience Wi-Fi 7 performance not only at peak speeds but throughout everyday use, while also providing improved customer care and support experiences.
Plume Powered Wi-Fi 7 for J:COM Customers
Plume's platform directs devices to the best available access point and band, manages mesh networking, reduces interference, and supports application-aware performance. These capabilities help provide better coverage, more stable speeds, and improved reliability throughout the home.
J:COM customers manage their service through the J:COM branded Plume Home app, which provides advanced controls for Wi-Fi, security, parental controls, and connected devices.
Additional information about Plume is available at plume.com.
Additional information about J:COM is available on J:COM's official website.
About J:COM Co., Ltd.
Established in 1995, JCOM Co., Ltd. (J:COM) is Japan's largest multiple system and multiple channel operator. In system operation, J:COM provides cable television, high speed internet access, telephony, mobile, electric power service, and services based on IoT devices to customers through 11 consolidated subsidiaries at the local level serving 5.77 million subscribing households in Sapporo, Sendai, Kanto, Kansai, and Kyushu-Yamaguchi regions. The number of serviceable households or "homes passed" in J:COM franchise areas is 22.55 million. In channel operation, J:COM invests in and operates 14 thematic channels which are provided to CATV, satellite and telecom operators.
About Plume
Plume created the first managed Wi-Fi platform for Internet Service Providers (ISPs) in 2016 and continues to lead today with a best-in-class solution for cloud-managed Wi-Fi, security, and experience. With almost half a billion devices connected to its platform, Plume is a trusted technology partner for more than 400 ISPs around the world, helping them deliver better Wi-Fi experiences and services for subscribers while streamlining their own operations and support systems. Plume leverages OpenSync®, an open-source framework that comes pre-integrated and supported on the leading silicon, CPE, and platform SDKs, and supports leading industry standards like RDK-B and prplWave. This approach allows Plume to offer turnkey and modular solutions, giving ISPs ultimate flexibility, while enabling simpler and faster deployments. Plume provides ISPs an intelligence and innovation edge to stay competitive and adapt to the changing needs of subscribers and the market. Discover more about how Plume is empowering ISPs by visiting https://www.plume.com.
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J:COM and Plume Announce Advanced Wi-Fi 7 Solution Powered by Cloud-Based AI
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Partnership Bridges Culture and Technology to Empower the People of Tomorrow
PROVIDENCIALES, Turks and Caicos Islands, Dec. 17, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- KuCoin, a leading global cryptocurrency platform built on trust, today announced a multi-year strategic partnership with Tomorrowland Winter (2026–2028) and Tomorrowland Belgium (2026–2028), becoming the festivals' Exclusive Crypto Exchange and Crypto Payments Partner. This collaboration marks an important step in connecting global cultural experiences with the growing adoption of digital assets.
As the partnership is unveiled, both KuCoin and Tomorrowland highlight a deeply aligned vision—one centered on empowering the People of Tomorrow and building a borderless, inclusive and future-ready global community. Tomorrowland has long united millions across more than 200 countries through creativity, imagination and shared human experience.
KuCoin, originally known as the People's Exchange, has evolved into a trusted global crypto platform that provides secure, transparent and accessible infrastructure enabling the free and efficient movement of value worldwide. This shared outlook forms the foundation for a collaboration that extends beyond commercial cooperation into a meaningful resonance of purpose and spirit.
With this vision in place, the partnership will introduce enhanced experiences across Tomorrowland's flagship festivals. Tomorrowland Winter 2026 will take place from March 21–28, 2026, in Alpe d'Huez in the French Alps, while Tomorrowland Belgium 2026 will return to Boom, Belgium, across two weekends: July 17–19 and July 24–26, 2026.
Reflecting on the collaboration, KuCoin CEO BC Wong said:
"Tomorrowland unites the People of Tomorrow through creativity, connection and a shared belief in a better world. KuCoin was born as the People's Exchange, and today we carry that spirit forward as a trusted global platform enabling the secure and efficient movement of value worldwide. We share a common One World philosophy—one without borders, where everyone can participate and belong. Guided by trust, precision and resilience, we are proud to work with Tomorrowland to create future-ready experiences where culture and technology empower one global community."
As crypto continues to evolve from a niche technology into a core component of global digital finance, this partnership enables KuCoin to introduce crypto to a broader mainstream audience through its collaboration with Tomorrowland. Together, the partnership reinforces the long-term potential for real-world crypto adoption globally.
Looking ahead, Tomorrowland connects the world through music and storytelling, while KuCoin connects it through value and technology. Together, the two brands aim to create new forms of participation and expression for the People of Tomorrow, shaping a future where digital innovation and global culture move forward as one.
About KuCoin
Founded in 2017, KuCoin is a leading global crypto platform built on trust and security, serving over 40 million users across 200+ countries and regions. Known for its reliability and user-first approach, the platform combines advanced technology, deep liquidity, and strong security safeguards to deliver a seamless trading experience. KuCoin provides access to 1,000+ digital assets through a broad product suite and remains committed to building transparent, compliant, and user-centric digital asset infrastructure for the future of finance.
Learn more: www.kucoin.com
About Tomorrowland
Tomorrowland was founded 20 years ago by Belgian brothers Manu & Michiel Beers and remains a family-owned business, driven by a creative and passionate team. Over the years, Tomorrowland has evolved into a global entertainment brand. The WEAREONE.world group consists of several business units, including Festival & Events, Music, Experiences, Leisure, Products, and Fiction. Today, over 350 passionate team members create magic from the headquarters in Antwerp (Belgium), as well as from local offices in Brazil, France and Ibiza.
Partnership Bridges Culture and Technology to Empower the People of Tomorrow
PROVIDENCIALES, Turks and Caicos Islands, Dec. 17, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- KuCoin, a leading global cryptocurrency platform built on trust, today announced a multi-year strategic partnership with Tomorrowland Winter (2026–2028) and Tomorrowland Belgium (2026–2028), becoming the festivals' Exclusive Crypto Exchange and Crypto Payments Partner. This collaboration marks an important step in connecting global cultural experiences with the growing adoption of digital assets.
As the partnership is unveiled, both KuCoin and Tomorrowland highlight a deeply aligned vision—one centered on empowering the People of Tomorrow and building a borderless, inclusive and future-ready global community. Tomorrowland has long united millions across more than 200 countries through creativity, imagination and shared human experience.
KuCoin, originally known as the People's Exchange, has evolved into a trusted global crypto platform that provides secure, transparent and accessible infrastructure enabling the free and efficient movement of value worldwide. This shared outlook forms the foundation for a collaboration that extends beyond commercial cooperation into a meaningful resonance of purpose and spirit.
With this vision in place, the partnership will introduce enhanced experiences across Tomorrowland's flagship festivals. Tomorrowland Winter 2026 will take place from March 21–28, 2026, in Alpe d'Huez in the French Alps, while Tomorrowland Belgium 2026 will return to Boom, Belgium, across two weekends: July 17–19 and July 24–26, 2026.
Reflecting on the collaboration, KuCoin CEO BC Wong said:
"Tomorrowland unites the People of Tomorrow through creativity, connection and a shared belief in a better world. KuCoin was born as the People's Exchange, and today we carry that spirit forward as a trusted global platform enabling the secure and efficient movement of value worldwide. We share a common One World philosophy—one without borders, where everyone can participate and belong. Guided by trust, precision and resilience, we are proud to work with Tomorrowland to create future-ready experiences where culture and technology empower one global community."
As crypto continues to evolve from a niche technology into a core component of global digital finance, this partnership enables KuCoin to introduce crypto to a broader mainstream audience through its collaboration with Tomorrowland. Together, the partnership reinforces the long-term potential for real-world crypto adoption globally.
Looking ahead, Tomorrowland connects the world through music and storytelling, while KuCoin connects it through value and technology. Together, the two brands aim to create new forms of participation and expression for the People of Tomorrow, shaping a future where digital innovation and global culture move forward as one.
About KuCoin
Founded in 2017, KuCoin is a leading global crypto platform built on trust and security, serving over 40 million users across 200+ countries and regions. Known for its reliability and user-first approach, the platform combines advanced technology, deep liquidity, and strong security safeguards to deliver a seamless trading experience. KuCoin provides access to 1,000+ digital assets through a broad product suite and remains committed to building transparent, compliant, and user-centric digital asset infrastructure for the future of finance.
Learn more: www.kucoin.com
About Tomorrowland
Tomorrowland was founded 20 years ago by Belgian brothers Manu & Michiel Beers and remains a family-owned business, driven by a creative and passionate team. Over the years, Tomorrowland has evolved into a global entertainment brand. The WEAREONE.world group consists of several business units, including Festival & Events, Music, Experiences, Leisure, Products, and Fiction. Today, over 350 passionate team members create magic from the headquarters in Antwerp (Belgium), as well as from local offices in Brazil, France and Ibiza.
** The press release content is from PR Newswire. Bastille Post is not involved in its creation. **
KuCoin Named Exclusive Crypto Exchange and Payments Partner for Tomorrowland Winter and Tomorrowland Belgium (2026-2028)
