Supporting the Kozaki Marathon 2025 with Wireless-Enabled Smartphone Rentals｜Corporate WiFi Rental Service
Overview
At AnyFone JAPAN, we provide corporate communication device rental services to support stable connectivity at sports events and various occasions across Japan.
On May 18, 2025 (Sunday), we supported the Kozaki Marathon (神崎発酵マラソン) 2025 by supplying wireless-enabled smartphones to the event organizers, security teams, and volunteer staff. This was our second consecutive year supporting the event following our services in 2024.
Smartphones with Walkie Talkie Push-to-Talk Functionality
Managing communication during a large-scale event like the Kozaki Marathon involves coordinating hundreds of staff across a vast area. Traditional walkie-talkies and transceivers often face issues such as limited range, frequency interference, and difficulty in managing group communications.
We provided smartphones pre-installed with a wireless communication app that allows simultaneous group calls among multiple users. The push-to-talk feature allowed for immediate two-way contact, simplifying group coordination far beyond what conventional walkie-talkies could offer.
In addition, the devices can also be used as standard smartphones—sending messages and emails, capturing photos or videos—allowing staff to respond flexibly to various on-site situations. This smart and versatile communication solution was highly appreciated for going beyond the capabilities of conventional wireless devices.
▶Learn more about: Introducing Pre-installation Service for Walkie Talkie App for Sports Events
GPS Tracking for Enhanced Safety Management
Each smartphone included GPS functionality, enabling organizers to track staff locations in real-time. This feature greatly improved overall safety coordination, allowing emergency response teams to act quickly and ensuring staff coverage across all key points of the marathon course.
AnyFone JAPAN Brand Banner Featured on the Official Marathon Website
As an official sponsor, AnyFone JAPAN was featured on the Kozaki Marathon 2025 website (listed as AnyFone JAPAN / SoftBank Global Rental). Our advertisement was also featured in the official pamphlet distributed to all participants on the day of the event.
▶ Visit the Official Kozaki Marathon Website (Japanese)
Conclusion & Future Outlook
AnyFone JAPAN is proud to have contributed to the success of the Kozaki Marathon 2025. Beyond supporting operations, our involvement highlights the potential of technology-enabled event management and our commitment to regional revitalization and community collaboration.
We look forward to continuing our support for sports events, festivals, and public gatherings across Japan with scalable, innovative communication services.
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