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| August 23, 2005 |
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| TOKYO, JAPAN – NTT Communications (NTT Com), a member of the Wireless Broadband Alliance (WBA), expanded its wireless broadband roaming coverage to the Philippines by sealing roaming deals with leading operator ePLDT, Inc. NTT Com also has roaming arrangements with other WBA members, including KT (Korea), T-Mobile USA (USA), British Telecom (United Kingdom), Telecom Italia (Italy), Telstra (Australia), StarHub (Singapore) and Maxis (Malaysia). NTT Com customers will now be able to use their Wi-Fi subscriptions for a consistent, global wireless broadband experience to access information, communications and entertainment at more than 35,000 Wi-Fi hotspot locations across Asia–Pacific, North America and Europe, including 1,600 within Japan. It is expected that other members of the WBA will join the roaming arrangements in the near future, further broadening the WBA footprint in which NTT Com Hotspot customers can roam with a single Wi-Fi subscription. The deals further reinforce NTT Com's ongoing commitment to providing customers with a reliable, dependable, carrier-grade Wi-Fi experience through its Hotspot service. NTT Com Hotspot subscribers will be invited to experience the newly added hotspots in the Philippines at no additional charge and for a limited time through September 30, 2005 (JST). Formed in March 2003, the WBA is one of the pioneers in Wi-Fi/WLAN services collaboration and is focused on improving five key areas for wireless broadband consumers: Global Coverage, Confidence in Quality, Reliability, True Mobility and Good Customer Experience. NTT Com is a founding member and the only Japan-based member of the WBA. About NTT Com NTT Communications is a subsidiary of Nippon Telegraph and Telephone (NTT) Corporation (NYSE: NTT) — one of the world's largest telecommunications companies. NTT Com provides high-quality, technologically advanced network management, security and solution services to consumers, corporations and governments on a global basis, with a special focus on the Asia-Pacific region. Its world-class backbone network, combined with the networks of partner companies around the world, offers access to more than 200 countries. NTT Com Group has more than 30 companies in the Asia-Pacific region, Europe and the Americas. The company has garnered several awards for its leading edge technologies, outstanding performance and customer service, including "Best Global Carrier - 2004." For more information about NTT Com, please visit http://www.ntt.com About Wireless Broadband Alliance Formed in March 2003, the Wireless Broadband Alliance was created to drive the adoption of wireless broadband technologies and services around the world by developing a common commercial, technical and marketing framework for wireless network interoperability. Its goal is to develop a global alliance of wireless providers that can truly deliver services that users can trust. It aims to provide a good customer experience and reliability for wireless broadband users worldwide. The Wireless Broadband Alliance is formed by pioneers in the wireless broadband field, encompassing major players in the telecommunications field. Collectively, the Wireless Broadband Alliance operates over 35,000 wireless hotspots around the world. For more information about the WBA, please visit www.wirelessbroadbandalliance.com |
