Getting Internet

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Contents 1 ADSL 2 Fiber Optic 3 Internet Service Providers 3.1 Yahoo BB 3.2 NTT Communications 3.3 BB Apply 4 Internet Phone

ADSL

There are two options for getting internet in Japan, and ADSL is one of them. ADSL has the advantage over fiber optic of being available immediately in most places in Japan. If you choose to get ADSL, you will have to sign up for a phone line through NTT, in addition to your contract with your provider (Yahoo BB, Plala, etc.). This causes the overall price of the plan to be higher than that of fiber optic in most cases. ADSL is also generally slower than fiber. In most cases, if there is fiber optic available it will be the better option.

Fiber Optic

Fiber Optic, called Hikari Fiber in Japanese, is the faster and cheaper of the two options. The only downside is that it might not be available in some areas, and there is often a waiting list even in areas where it is available.

Internet Service Providers

Yahoo BB

Yahoo BB is one of the most popular internet providers in Japan. You can sign-up online, however the site is in Japanese only:
http://bbpromo.yahoo.co.jp.

NTT Communications

NTT Communications is another one of the big internet providers. Being that they're part of the NTT group (the telephone company), it's sometimes easier working with them.
http://506506.ntt.com/english/index.html

BB Apply

BB Apply is an agent for Yahoo BB and NTT which offers English support in setting up internet service.
http://www.bbapply.com/jet/index.html

Internet Phone

In addition, internet phone is included with many internet plans. All you will need to do is make sure that it is activated (activation is usually free), and then plug in a phone to the appropriate slot in your modem. The costs will vary from company to company, but YahooBB generally has the best prices for overseas calls, especially those to the USA.

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