September 25, 2002


Broadband Communications Service via FLET'S Series Services

FLET'S Communication Service Area Expansion and Additional Functionality



Since August 2002, NTT West has been providing a broadband communications service called FLET'S Communication to customers in Osaka Prefecture using B FLET'S, FLET'S ADSL, and FLET'S ISDN ("FLET'S series services"), in order to meet the need for a variety of different communications modes, including video, voice/audio, and text data, that has developed with the spread of broadband communications. Having completed preparations, we are now expanding the service area.

In addition to the expanded service area, we will also provide the FLET'S Communication service with added functionality.


1. Service area expansion

(1) Expanded Area
All areas providing NTT West's FLET'S series services.

(2) Start Date for Applications
Tuesday, October 1, 2002

(3) Applications and Inquiries
<1> Applications and inquiries over the Internet
http://www.ntt-west.co.jp/flets/fc/
<2> Applications and inquiries by phone
Dial "116" (Business hours: 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM, including weekends and holidays)


2. Added Functionality

(1) Outline of added functions
<1>Specified Senders
Users can now reject messages from non-approved senders by registering approved senders in advance via the software's "Sender Registration."

[How "Specified Senders" Works]

[How "Specified Senders" Works]

If User C registers User B as an approved sender, as indicated in the diagram above, messages sent to User C will be sent through or rejected as follows:

[How "Specified Senders" Works]

<2>Larger Images
Images received from other users can now be magnified four times larger than previously possible.

(2) Start of Service
Tuesday, October 1, 2002

(3) Using the added functions
Users must install software distributed by NTT West in one of the following ways in order to make use of the additional functions.

<1> Download and install the software from the FLET'S Communication website.
http://www.ntt-west.co.jp/flets/fc/

<2> nstall the software from the CD-ROM attached to the "Your Contract Details" package mailed to customers who apply for the service on or after October 1.


3. Other Information

(1)  Please refer to the attached information for an outline of FLET'S Communication services.

(2)  Users can simultaneously access FLET'S Communication and the Internet by applying for "FLET'S Plus" or "Change of number of simultaneous connection sessions for B FLET'S / FLET'S ADSL." Applications will be accepted starting October 1, 2002. Refer to the website for service details.
http://www.ntt-west.co.jp/flets/



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