For Immediate Release
November 17, 1997
NTT Worldwide Network Corporation Applies For Type I International Telecommunications License
NTT Worldwide Network Corporation announced today that It has applied with the Minister of Posts and Telecommunications (MPT) for a Type I International Telecommunications license.Subject to MPT's license approval, NTT Worldwide Network Corporation expects to launch high-speed international digital leased-line services in order to meet Internet and system integration needs of corporate customers. The company will start 2, 45 and 156 Mbps international digital leased lines on April 1, 1999. Destination areas will include United States, United Kingdom, China (Including Hong Kong), Taiwan, Korea, Singapore, the Philippines, Thailand, Malaysia and Indonesia.
The company plans to develop a reliable network to provide high-quality services at reasonable prices, while expanding service types and destination areas to meet market needs.
