There are no other connection fees or monthly basic charges. . Advertising fees allow the ISP to offer subscribers free Internet access in exchange for viewing the advertising and providing personal information. Hyper Net began Japanese service in June 1996. Japan's largest mobile telecommunications service provider, will soon begin offering toll-free telephone numbers for owners of its portable and mobile phones. NTT DoCoMo says their has been strong interest among its customers for this new service.
Customers retain the same line, i.e. the same account, when they move.
Users of fixed line telephones, as well as NTT DoCoMo Group's portable and mobile phones, satellite portable and mobile phones, and satellite ship telephones will be able to call these toll-free numbers. . The product can be used over a standard telephone line, but requires a modem with a transmission speed of at least 28,800 bits per second. Given that high-quality video is considered to be a key component of future applications for the Internet, competition is expected to increase. IDO offers portable telecommunications to the Kanto and Tokai areas. Its major stockholder is Toyota Motor Corporation.