TOKYO, July 3, 2008 (PRIME NEWSWIRE) -- Internet Initiative Japan Inc. (IIJ) (Nasdaq:IIJI) (TSE1:3774), one of Japan's leading Internet access and comprehensive network solutions providers, today announced the August 29 launch of IIJ Mobile Access Service Type DS, a new option for the high-speed mobile data communications service for corporate customers -- IIJ Mobile -- that allows fixed IP addresses.
IIJ Mobile is provided through the Mobile Virtual Network Operator (MVNO) method, and provides high-speed data communications services to corporate customers. Until now, the two types of IIJ Mobile Access Service -- Type D compatible with NTT DoCoMo's FOMA, and Type E compatible with EMOBILE -- both used global IP addresses that were dynamically assigned. The new IIJ Mobile Access Service Type DS works with NTT DoCoMo's FOMA and uses a fixed global IP address for each access line.
With a fixed global IP address on a mobile access line, communications devices such as routers can be paired up with the IIJ Mobile Access Service Type DS to provide more advance applications and flexibility than dynamically assigned IP addresses, such as the creation of wireless VPNs. In comparison with wired access lines, mobile broadband allows easier and faster expansion of the network, which will enable new and varied corporate network configurations.
IIJ will continue to support corporate mobile broadband networks.
* IIJ Mobile Access Service Type DS Fees
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Initial Fee JPY 10,000 per line (ISP fees included)
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Monthly Fee JPY 18,000 per line (ISP fees included)
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-- Prices shown do not include tax.
-- Prices shown do not include communications card rental fees.
About IIJ
Founded in 1992, Internet Initiative Japan Inc. (IIJ) (Nasdaq:IIJI) (TSE1:3774) is one of Japan's leading Internet-access and comprehensive network solutions providers. IIJ and its group of companies provide total network solutions that mainly cater to high-end corporate customers. The company's services include high-quality systems integration and security services, Internet access, hosting/housing, and content design. Moreover, the company has built one of the largest Internet backbone networks in Japan, and between Japan and the United States. IIJ was listed on NASDAQ in 1999 and on the First Section of the Tokyo Stock Exchange in 2006. For more information about IIJ, visit the IIJ Web site at http://www.iij.ad.jp/en/.
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