TOKYO, Dec. 1, 2008 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Internet Initiative Japan Inc. (IIJ) (Nasdaq:IIJI) (TSE1:3774), one of Japan's leading Internet access and comprehensive network solutions providers, and hi-ho Inc. (hi-ho, a consolidated subsidiary of IIJ), an Internet service provider for home users, today introduced a high-speed 7.2 Mbps mobile data communications service. This service, which utilizes a 3G/HSDPA(1) network, will be offered for their "IIJmio high-speed mobile/EM Service" and "hi-ho Mobile Course - EM7.2" services.
Both of these new services will be provided together with an Internet connection and data communications terminal. By utilizing EMOBILE terminal rented from IIJ or hi-ho, users of both these services will be able to enjoy a high-speed mobile data communications environment at an affordable price.
IIJ entered the mobile data communications market in January 2008 as an MVNO (Mobile Virtual Network Operator), offering its "IIJ Mobile" service to business customers. This new service is built on the quality, stability and practical know-how acquired while operating the IIJ Mobile service. These new services provide high-speed mobile data communications to the consumer customers, with a high-quality mobile environment to users at an affordable price.
The IIJ Group will continue to improve user convenience through the expansion of its mobile services.
1. HSDPA (High-Speed Downlink Packet Access):
This technology dramatically improves downlink speeds to meet
customer demands for higher packet communications speeds, and it
was standardized by the 3GPP as an advanced W-CDMA. Using this
scheme, downlink speeds of up to 14 Mbps are possible.
+ Service Overview
- IIJmio High Speed Mobile / EM Service
* Compatible Carriers: EMOBILE
* Terminals provided: USB Type: D02HW, PC Type: D02NE
- hi-ho Mobile Course-EM7.2
* Compatible Carriers: EMOBILE
* Terminal provided: USB Type: D02HW
+ Fees
IIJmio High Speed Mobile/ hi-ho Mobile
EM Service Course-EM7.2
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Contract Term 1 year 2 years 2 years
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Initial Fee JPY 3,150 JPY 3,150 JPY 3,150
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Monthly Fee JPY 6,300 JPY 5,355 JPY 5,355
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(*) The above prices include sales tax.
(*) The above prices include terminal rental fees.
IIJ is conducting a campaign in which the first 10,000 customers to
apply for either "IIJmio High Speed Mobile/EM Service" or "hi-ho
Mobile Course EM7.2" by the end of February 2009 will be able to use
the services at the campaign prices.
+ Campaign fees (until February 2009)
IIJmio High Speed Mobile/ hi-ho Mobile
EM Service Course-EM7.2
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Contract Term 1 year 2 years 2 years
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Initial Fee free free free
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Monthly Fee JPY 4,980 JPY 3,980 JPY 3,980
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(*) The above prices include sales tax.
(*) The above prices include terminal rental fees.
(*) Customers applying before the end of February 2009 will be
eligible for these fees after the campaign period has closed.
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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The statements within this release contain forward-looking statements about our future plans that involve risk and uncertainty. These statements may differ materially from actual future events or results. Readers are referred to the documents furnished by Internet Initiative Japan Inc. with the SEC, specifically the most recent reports on Forms 20-F and 6-K, which identify important risk factors that could cause actual results to differ from those contained in the forward-looking statements.