Nagasaki Cable Media

What Nagasaki Cable Media does

Nagasaki Cable Media, Inc. (株式会社長崎ケーブルメディア, trading as ncm) is a privately held regional cable television and telecommunications operator founded in 1986 and headquartered in Nagasaki City, Nagasaki Prefecture, Japan. The company delivers cable television broadcasting, broadband internet, fixed-line telephone, and mobile services (MVNO) to residential subscribers and multi-dwelling building owners across Nagasaki Prefecture. Core products are organized under the ncm brand and include Cable Television, Internet Service (with docomo Hikari Type C), Cable Plus Phone (in partnership with KDDI and J:COM), Cable Line (in partnership with SoftBank), and the Nagasaki Cable Smartphone (ながさきけーぶるスマホ) MVNO service leveraging NTT Docomo and au network infrastructure.

Underlying technology comprises a hybrid fiber-coaxial (HFC) and fiber-to-the-home (FTTH) network for fixed-line services and an MVNO overlay for mobile, with a diverse device ecosystem (set-top boxes from Panasonic, Technicolor, HUMAX, Pioneer) supporting 4K broadcasting, video-on-demand, and a community channel for local programming including Nagasaki City Assembly coverage. The add-on portfolio includes the 4K Omakase Pack, ncm Anshin Camera Service (home security monitoring), ncm Remote Support, security software (McAfee/i-filter for ZAQ), public Wi-Fi hotspots, and the ncm Smart BOX / Nagasaki Smart Net smart home suite.

The business model is subscription-recurring across multiple service streams: monthly fees for cable TV channel packages, broadband internet speed tiers, VoIP telephony, MVNO voice/data SIM plans (including share pack family plans), and bundled video streaming partnerships with Hulu and DAZN. Distribution is direct-to-consumer via the company's website (cncm.ne.jp) with rate simulation and online subscription, supplemented by physical showrooms (headquarters plus a satellite showroom at AEON Totsuka Store) and enterprise sales for multi-dwelling building contracts. Billing is primarily account transfer (口座振替) and credit card. The company is led by President and Representative Director Mine Toshikatsu (峯 利克), with Managing Director Yamaguchi Junjiro (山口 潤次郎) serving on the Programming Review Committee.

Name

Nagasaki Cable Media

Legal name

株式会社長崎ケーブルメディア

Website

https://cncm.ne.jp

Company type

Private

Founded year

1986

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Nagasaki Cable Media (ncm) is a privately held regional Japanese cable operator founded in 1986, providing cable television, broadband internet, VoIP telephone, and MVNO mobile services to residential households and multi-dwelling building owners in Nagasaki Prefecture.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Cable Telecommunications Services

NAICS

Wired and Wireless Telecommunications (except Satellite) (5171)

SIC

Cable & Other Pay Television Services (4841)

akta.pro primary industry

Live TV Streaming (vMVPD/IPTV OTT) (MPACAAAD)

Keywords

• Cable television services
• Broadband internet services
• Fixed-line telephone services
• Mobile virtual network operator
• Regional telecommunications

Headquarters

HQ city

Nagasaki-shi

HQ country

Japan

HQ region

Asia

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Infrastructure, Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Supply Chain

Revenue model

1. Cable Television Services: Monthly subscription fees for cable television broadcasting services including basic channels, premium channels, and 4K content packages
2. Internet Services: Monthly fees for broadband internet connectivity services with various speed tiers and bundled options
3. Telephone Services: Fixed-line telephone services including ケーブルプラス電話 (KDDI-based) and ケーブルライン (SoftBank-based), generating monthly subscription revenue
4. Mobile Services (ながさきけーぶるスマホ): MVNO mobile services using voice SIM and data SIM plans, including share pack family plans, generating monthly subscription fees
5. Video Streaming Services: Partnership-based video streaming services (Hulu, DAZN) offered as add-on services to subscribers
6. Security and Support Services: Additional services including security software, remote support, and camera monitoring services for ongoing monthly or annual fees

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Nagasaki Cable Media provides cable television broadcasting (including 4K and community channels), broadband internet, fixed-line VoIP telephone, and MVNO mobile services to residential households and multi-dwelling buildings in Nagasaki Prefecture. Services are delivered over HFC and FTTH cable infrastructure with mobile services riding on NTT Docomo and au networks. Core offerings are typically sold as monthly subscriptions and as bundled packages combining TV, internet, telephone, and mobile.

Product overview

Nagasaki Cable Media operates a multi-service cable telecommunications platform comprising core services (cable television broadcasting, internet, fixed-line telephone, and mobile MVNO services), supplementary add-on modules (4K broadcasting, security camera, remote support, video streaming via Hulu/DAZN, public Wi-Fi, security software, and smart home services), and hardware devices (STB set-top boxes). The core services are offered both as standalone products and as bundled packages, with add-on modules enhancing the core platform. The company functions as a regional cable operator in Nagasaki Prefecture, integrating broadcast, internet, voice, and mobile services under the ncm brand.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Cable TV Services: Cable television broadcasting services including STB (set-top box) services, channel lineups, community channels, and 4K broadcasting packages
• Internet Services
• Nagasaki Kabel Smartphone (ながさきけーぶるスマホ)
• ncm Video Distribution Service

Products and services

• Cable Television (ケーブルテレビ) Cable television broadcasting service providing terrestrial, BS, CATV, and 4K broadcast channels via set-top boxes, including the ncm community channel and video-on-demand content. Targeted at residential subscribers and multi-dwelling buildings within the Nagasaki cable network footprint.
• Internet Service (インターネットサービス) High-speed broadband internet connectivity service offered standalone or bundled with cable TV, delivered over HFC and optical fiber infrastructure including docomo Hikari Type C. Aimed at residential households in Nagasaki Prefecture.
• Cable Plus Phone (ケーブルプラス電話)
• Cable Line (ケーブルライン)
• Nagasaki Kabel Smartphone (ながさきけーぶるスマホ)
• 4K Okakase Pack (４Ｋおまかせパック)
• ncm Anshin Camera Service (ncmあんしんカメラサービス)
• ncm Remote Support Service (ncmリモートサポートサービス)
• ncm Video Distribution Service (ncm動画配信サービス)
• Wi-Fi Spot Ensupo (Wi-Fiスポット えぬスポ！)
• ncm Security Software Service (ncmセキュリティソフトサービス)
• ncm Smart BOX (ncmスマートBOX)
• Multi-dwelling Building Bulk Service (集合住宅オーナー様向け一括サービス)

Named customers2 records

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core, secondary and minor.

• KDDI CorporationcoreTechnology or IntegrationPartnership for ケーブルプラス電話 (Cable Plus Phone) service using KDDI's telecommunications infrastructure. KDDI provides the backend network and technology platform for the VoIP telephone service offered by Nagasaki Cable Media.
• JCOM Co., Ltd.coreTechnology or IntegrationPartnership for ケーブルプラス電話 service technology, utilizing JCOM's cable telephone infrastructure and technology specifications.
• NTT DocomocoreTechnology or IntegrationMVNO partnership for mobile services using NTT Docomo's network infrastructure. ながさきけーぶるスマホ service utilizes Docomo's nationwide coverage and network for voice and data services.
• SoftBank CorpcoreTechnology or IntegrationPartnership for ケーブルライン (Cable Line) telephone service utilizing SoftBank's network infrastructure and technology platform.
• Disney+ (for Hulus service)secondaryChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorVideo streaming content partnership through ncm video streaming service offering Hulu content to subscribers.
• DAZNsecondaryChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSports streaming content partnership through ncm video streaming service offering DAZN sports content to subscribers.
• Nagasaki City GovernmentminorOthersMunicipal partnership for broadcasting Nagasaki City Assembly sessions live and producing local government information programs.

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Shizuoka Cable Television (SCT): Shizuoka Cable Television provides cable TV, internet, and telephony services in Shizuoka Prefecture with a comparable subscriber scale and bundled product strategy.
• Tokai Cable Network: Tokai Cable Network is a regional cable operator in the Aichi/Mikawa area offering cable TV, internet, and telephony bundled services, with a comparable footprint and product mix to Nagasaki Cable Media.
• JCOM Co., Ltd. JCOM is the largest cable television and telecommunications operator in Japan, offering the same multi-service bundle of cable TV, broadband internet, fixed-line telephone, and mobile services that Nagasaki Cable Media provides, plus a national footprint of regional cable affiliates.
• Hokkaido Cable Network (HCN): Hokkaido Cable Network is a regional Japanese cable operator delivering cable TV, broadband, and telephone services in the Hokkaido region, with a regional focus closely analogous to Nagasaki Cable Media.
• Baycom Inc. Baycom operates cable television and broadband internet services in the Okayama/Kagawa regions of Japan, with a similar regional multi-service business model to Nagasaki Cable Media.
• Kintetsu Cable Network (KCN): KCN is a regional Japanese cable operator serving the Mie/Nara prefectures with cable TV, internet, and telephony services under a similar HFC/FTTH model, making it directly comparable in scale and product mix to Nagasaki Cable Media.

Emerging players

• Rakuten Mobile: Rakuten Mobile is a Japanese mobile network operator and MVNO/disruptor whose aggressive mobile pricing competes with Nagasaki Cable Media's MVNO offering for budget-conscious subscribers in the Nagasaki area.
• Internet Initiative Japan (IIJ): IIJ is a major Japanese internet services and MVNO provider whose IIJmio mobile and broadband services overlap with Nagasaki Cable Media's internet and MVNO product lines, representing a technology-forward competitive alternative.

Broad incumbents

• NTT East (NTT Communications): NTT East is the dominant Japanese fixed-line and FTTH telecommunications incumbent whose Docomo Hikari fiber service competes directly with Nagasaki Cable Media's broadband and bundled offerings across its footprint.
• KDDI (au): KDDI is a major Japanese telecom operator whose au mobile and au HIKARI fiber services compete with Nagasaki Cable Media's mobile MVNO and broadband, even as KDDI is also a key technology partner via Cable Plus Phone.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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