TOKYO, Feb. 18, 2009 (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., the IIJ Group ISP business development company for individuals, today announced to provide and sell the Mobile Broadband Access Point, a portable battery-powered wireless router compatible with 3.5G high-speed mobile data communications terminals developed by NetIndex Inc. from late March 2009. IIJ has exclusive rights to sell the Mobile Broadband Access Point in Japan.
The Mobile Broadband Access Point can be used in tandem with the IIJ Group's 3.5G high-speed mobile communications services to create a portable wireless LAN environment that provides greater freedom than the conventional public wireless LAN. The Mobile Broadband Access Point is compatible with the D02HW and D01NX II data communications terminals provided with the IIJmio High-Speed Mobile/EM Service, and the D02HW provided with the hi-ho Mobile Course-EM7.2 service, enabling customers to create an ad hoc wireless LAN while on the road. Via this mobile network, users can connect computers, iPod(r)touch, portable game machines, and other devices to enjoy high-speed mobile Internet activities almost anywhere.
In commemoration of the release of the Mobile Broadband Access Point, a special offer is available for IIJmio and hi-ho high-speed mobile data communications services customers through the end of May 2009. In addition, IIJmio's "EMOBILE Permanent Discount Campaign" and hi-ho's "Happy! Mobile Campaign" will be extended to the end of May, 2009. With these campaigns, customers can use the corresponding high-speed mobile data communications service for a flat-rate of JPY 3,980 per month, the lowest rate in the industry.(1)
IIJmio and hi-ho are planning to expand mobile and other services to create a convenient, hassle-free Internet environment ideally suited to the lifestyles of our customers.
* Purchasing the Mobile Broadband Access Point
The Mobile Broadband Access Point can be purchased via the IIJmio
and hi-ho websites.
-- IIJmio https://www.iijmio.jp/ad/
Through March 22, IIJmio is running a campaign to solicit ideas
from the public for different uses for the Mobile Broadband
Access Point. People who answer a questionnaire qualify for a
drawing to win an iPod(r) touch.
-- hi-ho http://home.hi-ho.ne.jp/
We will post details on the hi-ho website as soon as it's ready.
* The Mobile Broadband Access Point sales campaign
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IIJmio
Eligibility Customers who fall into either of the following
categories are eligible for this discount
-- Existing customers of the IIJmio High-Speed
Mobile/EM Service
-- Customers who signup for both the Mobile
Broadband Access Point and the IIJmio High-Speed
Mobile/EM Service
Application Apply by May 31, 2009
deadline
Discount Purchase the Mobile Broadband Access Point for JPY
9,870 (includes tax) (JPY 19,740 if purchased
separately).
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hi-ho
hi-ho will introduce a 10,000 yen cash-back campaign for hi-ho
Mobile Course-EM7.2 members(2) who purchase the Mobile Broadband
Access Point.
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* Basic Specifications of the Mobile Broadband Access Point
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Main unit
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Product name Mobile Broadband Access Point
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Dimensions About 100 mm(D) x 65 mm(W) x 21.8 mm(H)
* Does not include power adapter or communications
card
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Weight About 130 g (including battery).
* Does not include power adapter or communications
card
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Compatible
communications
cards D01NX, D01NX II, D02HW
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Communications
card
Connection USB (type A) x 1
types CF card connector x 1
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Power
interface Mini USB (type B) x 1
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Wireless LAN
antenna Internal antenna
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Switches Power, WPS, reset
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Wireless LAN
interface
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Wireless
protocol IEEE802.11g/IEEE802.11b Standard
* standard protocol for wireless LAN
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Security WPA-PSK(TKIP/AES)
WPA2-PSK(TKIP/AES)
WPA/WPA2 mixed PSK
WEP(128/64bit)
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Confirmed
wireless
LAN
compatibility Computers with Windows XP/Vista (with internal
wireless LAN card)
PDAs and Smartphones with Windows Mobile (with
internal wireless LAN card)
Apple MAC series computers (with internal wireless
LAN card)
PlayStation Portable
Nintendo DS
Apple iPhone
Apple iPod touch
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Other
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Power supply AC100V 50/60 Hz
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Battery Removable lithium ion battery 1800 mAH
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(1) Based on a comparison of fixed-rate plan prices in Japan for
3.5G 7.2 Mbps data communications services as listed on the
websites of their respective companies, using the lowest
monthly rate (including data communications costs and terminal
costs) for two year contract (excluding those plans offered
only to certain customers). In addition, penalties apply for
early cancellation. For details, see our website.
(2) Customers who sign up for the hi-ho Mobile Course EM 7.2 after
purchasing the Mobile Broadband Access Point also qualify.
* The above specifications (including confirmed computers) refer
to the unit during the development stage, and there may be some
changes in the specifications of the mass-produced units.
Note: All company and product names used in this release are the
properties of their respective trademark holders.
About IIJ
Founded in 1992, IIJ 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. IIJ's services include high-quality systems integration and security services, Internet access, hosting/housing, and content design. Moreover, IIJ 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.
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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 IIJ with the Securities and Exchange Commission, 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.