NTT West announced today that it has notified the Minister of Public Management, Home Affairs, Posts and Telecommunications of Japan of rates for "B-FLET'S," a broadband version of FLET'S.
Since December 26, 2000, we have offered a trial of a "Fiber-optic IP Connection Service (tentative name)*," a high-speed, flat-rate Internet access service via the fiber-optic subscriber line.
To better meet customer demand for higher throughput and lower price, we have made the following improvements to the trial version in order to address the challenges of broadband technology. The result is "B-FLET'S." |
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1. Outline of Services |
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We will offer a "Best-Effort" network service by which subscribers can access their contracted Internet Service Providers (ISPs) through the NTT West regional IP network of fiber-optic subscriber lines.
With the start of B-FLET'S service, we will add an access option of up to 100 Mbps, as well as review the 10 Mbps access option that is being offered on a trial basis, including procuring a reduction in rates of around 50 percent by sharing a single fiber-optic subscriber line among multiple users. |
2. Features |
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A "Best-Effort" network service* by which subscribers can access their ISPs at connection speeds of up to either 100 Mbps or 10 Mbps through fiber-optic subscriber lines |
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Actual throughput will vary and depends on network conditions and other factors. NTT West cannot guarantee the speed of the service. |
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A standard LAN interface (100 Base-TX and 10 Base-T) will be used. PPPoE* will be used for the selection of ISPs. |
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PPPoE (Point-to-Point Protocol over Ethernet): |
PPP is a protocol commonly used to authenticate a dial-up connection through a user ID and password. PPPoE is a protocol for setting up PPP over an Ethernet. |
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3. Service options for B-FLET'S |
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Available for condominium buildings with a contract unit of at least ten subscribers per line |
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PNA (Phoneline Networking Alliance): Hardware that uses existing internal metal telephone wiring to create a LAN |
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4. Conceptual scenario for B-FLET'S |
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5. Service charges |
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(1) Initial cost
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<1> Contract fee800 yen |
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<2> Installation fee*1 |
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The installation fee listed here is a guideline for standard installations only. Actual charges may vary, depending on the installation work required. |
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If you rent the terminal from NTT (PNA), an additional 8,100 yen in the initial installation fee will apply. |
(2) Monthly charges
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The ISP's services fees are not included. |
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After an application is filed, NTT West will conduct an on-site survey into the use of a local cluster cable installed by NTT West. Charges will be determined on the basis of the findings. |
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Necessary when renting NTT West's terminal (PNA) in a condominium building without LAN or other appropriate wiring. |
(3) Examples of monthly charges
[Detached house, etc. (local cluster optical fiber cable not installed by NTT)]
![[Detached house, etc. (local cluster optical fiber cable not installed by NTT)]](image/010628e.gif)
[Office building, etc. (local cluster optical fiber cable installed by NTT)]
![[Office building, etc. (local cluster optical fiber cable installed by NTT)]](image/010628f.gif)
[Condominium building (using local cluster metal cable)]
![[Condominium building (using local cluster metal cable)]](image/010628g.gif)
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6. Service areas |
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The service will be made available in part of Osaka City (six buildings), subsequently extended to other areas. Due to the condition of equipment, the service may not be available in your service area. Please see Supplement 1 for area expansion plans. |
7. Commencement of service |
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August 1, 2001 (subject to change) |
8. Application procedures |
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Initial application
Applications will be received from August 1, 2001 in the service areas shown in Supplement 1. The service will be offered as soon as preparations are completed. |
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Application and inquiries
See Supplement 2 for locations for filing applications. |
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9. Others |
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Application for the trial service
With the full-scale commencement of B-FLET'S, we closed applications for the Fiber-optic IP Connection Service (tentative name) on June 28, 2001. |
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Subscribers to the trial service
We will contact each subscriber and applicant to the trial version of the Fiber-optic IP Connection Service (tentative name) to ask if they would like to use B-FLET'S.
The trial service will be extended until the full-scale commencement of B-FLET'S. |
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Connection to FLET'S Office
Users of B-FLET's will be connected to the FLET'S Office, our communication services for businesses.
For the conditions for connection to each type of FLET'S Office via B-FLET'S, see Supplement 4. |
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