Internet Initiative : IIJ to Launch LTE-Compatible Service on IIJmio
February 14, 2012 at 10:14 pm EST
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LTE-compatible mobile WiFi router to be offered when the
service starts, with advanced sales campaign to be
launched
February 15, 2012
TOKYO-February 15, 2012-Internet Initiative Japan
Inc. (IIJ, NASDAQ: IIJI, TSE1: 3774), one of Japan's
leading Internet access and comprehensive network solutions
providers, today announced the February 27, 2012, release
of a new IIJmio services "IIJmio High-speed Mobile/D
Service", an LTE-compatible data communications
service for individual customers. At the same time, an
LTE-compatible mobile WiFi LAN router, LTE Mobile Router
(NI-760S) will go on sale.
IIJmio High-speed Mobile/D Service Highlights
IIJmio High-speed Mobile/D Service provides a SIM card
for data communications on the NTT DOCOMO LTE network.
Users of the service can choose from two rate plans to
fit their needs.
Minimum Start 128 Plan
The Minimum Start 128 Plan is best suited for the
occasional user who may need to use LTE high-speed mobile
communications when away on vacation, for example. For
JPY 945 per month, the user can communicate at speeds of
up to 128kbps, and with the purchase of a 100MB coupon
for JPY 525, it's possible to reach speeds of up to
75Mbps*. Coupons can be purchased whenever
necessary on the support website.
Family Share 1GB Plan
The Family Share 1GB Plan is for advanced users with
multiple mobile devices or families that wish to use data
communications. Up to three SIM cards can be used on one
contract. The monthly fee of JPY 2,940 includes a 1GB
coupon for use with multiple SIM cards for communications
speeds of up to 75Mbps*.
* When using an LTE-compatible communications device
within the LTE service area. (Outside of the LTE
service area, or with a non-LTE-compatible device, the
maximum is 14Mbps.)
The LTE-Mobile Router (NI-760S) that is scheduled to go
on sale at the same time is an IEEE802.11n wireless
device that can accept up to 10 simultaneous connections.
This can be purchased via the IIJmio website.
In advance of the service launch, IIJ is conducting a
special sales campaign. Twitter users who tweet a special
keyword are eligible to enter a raffle to win an LTE
Mobile Router (NI-760S) and three free months of free
service, including the initial fee.
Sales Campaign Description
Sales Campaign Period: Wednesday February 15 ,
2012 to Sunday February 26, 2012 How to apply:
Tweet the special keyword on Twitter Description of
the prize:
20 people will be selected to receive the following
1 LTE Mobile Router (NI-760S) free of charge
Initial fee of Minimum Start 128 Plan or Family Share
1GB Plan is free
First there months of monthly fees of Minimum Start 128
Plan or Family Share 1GB Plan is free.
100MB of additional coupons free of charge
The first 50 people who tweet the special keyword and not
be selected will receive the following.
Initial fee of Minimum Start 128 Plan or Family Share
1GB Plan is free
First there months of monthly fees of Minimum Start 128
Plan or Family Share 1GB Plan is free.
Internet Initiative Japan Inc is a Japan-based company mainly engaged in the development of Internet business. The Company operates in two business segments. The Network Services and System Integration (SI) segment is mainly engaged in the provision of a combination of network services and system integration services, which mainly consist of Internet connection services, wide area network (WAN) services and outsourcing services, as well as the provision of comprehensive solutions. The Automated Teller Machine (ATM) Operation segment is engaged in the operation of bank ATMs and network systems.
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