TOKYO, May 20, 2009 (GLOBE 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 introduction of the economic Flat Rate Plan L to the IIJ Mobile Service Type D and Type DS. Starting in early June, IIJ will also introduce a proprietary USB data communications terminal.
IIJ Mobile Service Type D and Type DS are 3.5G corporate mobile data communications services using the NTT DOCOMO network. Type D enables users to establish a remote access connection using a dynamic IP address, while Type DS assigns a static IP address to connect to routers and other equipment.
The new Flat Rate Plan L is a two-year contract with rates 30% cheaper than the other flat-rate plans with one-year terms. Type D Flat Rate Plan L has a flat monthly fee of JPY 5,700 (including ISP charges), which is the lowest flat-rate plan in Japan for data communications services using the FOMA(r) network.(1)
- IIJ Mobile Service Type D / Type DS Fees
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Plan Registration Fee Monthly Fee
(initial cost)
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Type D Flat Rate Plan L JPY 3,000 /line JPY 5,700
(Dynamic (includes ISP fee)
IP address)
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Other flat-rate JPY 3,000 /line JPY 8,500
plans (includes ISP fee)
(comparison)
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Type DS Flat Rate Plan L JPY 10,000/line JPY 14,000
(Static IP (includes ISP fee)
address)
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Other flat-rate JPY 10,000/line JPY 19,500
plans (includes ISP fee)
(comparison)
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* Type D monthly fee does not include the terminal rental fee or the
universal service fee (8 yen per line). Prices do not include tax.
As part of a promotional campaign for customers who select IIJ's
proprietary 110FE or 110FU terminals, there will be no rental fees.
We have also newly added the popular and flexible 110FU USB data communications terminal to the line-up of terminals available for the IIJ Mobile Service Type D and Type DS. An auto-run feature automatically loads the driver when the device is used for the first time, and it is compatible with the IIJ Mobile Secure Link connection tool, providing a safer, more convenient mobile environment.
As part of the 110FU Terminal Free Campaign, any customer who applies for both the IIJ Mobile Service Type D and the 110FU terminal rental by July 31, 2009, will not have to pay the initial fee or the terminal rental fee for as long as they use the service.
- 110FU Terminal Free Campaign
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Eligibility: Customers who apply for 20 or more lines with the IIJ
Mobile Service Type D flat-rate plan and rent the
110FU terminal
Period: Applications must be received by July 31, 2009
(Service must begin by September 30, 2009)
Benefits: 1. Terminal rental fee (JPY 1,500 per month per
terminal) is waived as long as the service is being
used
2. Registration fee (JPY 3,000 per line) is waived
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* Prices do not include tax.
- 110FU Terminal Specifications
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Model 110FU
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Transmission FOMA high-speed area: downlink 7.2 Mbps/uplink
speeds 384 kbps (best effort)
FOMA area: Maximum speed of 384 kbps
FOMA Plus area: Maximum speed of 384 kbps
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Overseas 3G+GSM compatible
roaming
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OS Windows Vista(r)
(Japanese Windows(r) XP with SP2 or later
versions) MacOS10.4 to 10.5
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Manufacturer FUJISOFT INCORPORATED; ZTE Corporation (China)
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Size Length 85 mm X Width 25 mm X Depth 9.6 mm (when USB
connector is in stored position)
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Shape USB2.0 conformity
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1. Cheapest upper limit on monthly plan that includes ISP fees and is
a corporate data communications service using the FOMA(r) network.
(Research by IIJ as of May 20, 2009) FOMA is a registered
trademark of NTT DOCOMO.
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.