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| March 2, 2006 |
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| TOKYO, JAPAN – NTT Communications Corporation (NTT Com) announced today that subscribers to its "Hikari" optical fiber network reached about 1.06 million as of the end of February. Subscriptions increased rapidly last year, rising by 50%, from 520,000 to 750,000, in just the March to September half-year period. The increase reflected the strong demand for higher network speeds required to fully enjoy video, audio and other broadband content. Hikari users also appreciate the 24-hour helpdesk, security measures such as virus checks, and countermeasures to filter spam mail. Users find the high-speed Hikari service especially suited to NTT Com’s "OCN Theater" on-demand video service, "Dotphone Personal" IP telephone service with videophone, and IPv6 compatible services, "OCN IPv6". NTT Com’s OCN-brand ISP menu also includes ADSL service, which currently has about 2.6 million users. 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 "World Communication Awards Best Customer Care - 2005." For more information, please visit http://www.ntt.com |
