NTT, Japan's Largest Fixed Telecom Provider, Begins Phasing Out ADSL

AmiMoJo writes: Nippon Telegraph and Telephone Corporation (NTT), the third largest telecoms provider in the world, is beginning to phase out ADSL for broadband internet access (Google Translate helps). NTT is no longer accepting new registrations, and no longer manufacturing the equipment required. Instead they recommend users opt for their FLET'S HIKARI fibre optic service. Their "Giga Mansion Smart Type" services offers 1Gb/sec for around $40/month.

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BT is doing the opposite of this in the UK

[WolfWithoutAClause]

As of a couple of months ago at least, BT will refuse to sell you fibre to the premises if you have access to ADSL.

My flat is literally 40 feet away from a fibre and even Ethernet enabled street box, and I can't get fibre.

Re: 1Gb/sec for around $40/month.

[Anonymous Coward]

for the non business plans there is a cap of 25GB upload per day, which if you exceed regularly they will send you a nasty letter. there is no download cap. mansion type means you share a single 1Gb connection with the neighbors in your apartment. For your own dedicated line, it is around $60. You can pick another isp though if you want a cheaper plan.