"J-COM to Launch Service
JANUARY 05, 2007
TOKYO -- Jupiter Telecommunications Co., Ltd. (J:COM; JASDAQ: 4817), the largest multiple system operator (MSO) in Japan based on the number of customers served, today announced its plans to begin offering a super high-speed Internet service through J:COM NET that will deliver downstream speeds of up to 160 Mbps. Beginning in April 2007, “J:COM NET 160Mbps” (provisional) will utilize J:COM’s HFC (hybrid fiber optic/coaxial cable) network to provide downstream speeds of up to 160 Mbps and upstream speeds up to 10 Mbps for Internet service access. J:COM will be offering the new service for ¥6,000 per month (tax excluded, modem user fee included). Beginning in April 2007, the new service will be launched throughout the J:COM Kansai Minami Osaka system service area (including Osaka Sayama city, Osaka prefecture), and the Izumi/Izumiohtsu system service areas (including Izumi city, Osaka prefecture), with plans for future expansion to other J:COM service areas."
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