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IIJ Expands High-speed Data Communications Terminals for IIJ Mobile

November 24, 2009

TOKYO--November 24, 2009--Internet Initiative Japan Inc. (IIJ, NASDAQ: IIJI, TSE1: 3774), one of Japan's leading Internet access and comprehensive network solutions providers, today announced the December 1 release of two additional USB data communications terminals to the line up for the IIJ Mobile Service: 120FU, which boasts a 5.7 Mbps high-speed uplink, and D31HW, with a 21 Mbps high-speed downlink.

The 120FU is compatible with the IIJ Mobile Service/Type D and Type DS. It uses the HSUPA protocol to provide a maximum 5.7 Mbps high-speed uplink (maximum 7.2 Mbps downlink) using the NTT DOCOMO FOMA high-speed network. The D31HW can be used with the IIJ Mobile Service/Type E and Type ES(*1) and the service for individuals, IIJmio High-speed Mobile/EM Service. It uses the HSPA+ protocol to a provide a high-speed communications service using EMOBILE 3G network, with a maximum 21.6 Mbps downlink and a 5.8 Mbps uplink in major cities nationwide.(*2)

Auditing corporations and those in the system develop industry often need to upload large files from locations outside the company, which requires a mobile service with a high-speed uplink. By expanding the types of terminals, the IIJ Mobile Service becomes a faster, more convenient mobile communications service, and combined with IIJ Mobile's strong security functions, we will continue to support the businesses of our customers.

Below are the details of the campaign we are running for customers that apply for the 120FU or D31HW services.

120FU Specifications

Model 120FU
Transmission speeds
  • FOMA high-speed area: downlink 7.2 Mbps / uplink 5.7 Mbps (best effort)(*3)
  • FOMA area: Max transmission speed 384 kbps
  • FOMA Plus area: Max transmission speed 384 kbps
Overseas roaming 3G+GSM compatible
OS
(Japanese versions)
  • Windows® 7
  • Windows Vista®
  • Windows®XP SP2 or later
  • MacOS10.4 to 10.6
Manufacturer FUJISOFT INCORPORATED; ZTE Corporation (China)
Size Length 85 mm x Width 25 mm x Depth 9.6 mm (when USB connector is in stored position)
Shape USB1.1/2.0 conformity

D31HW Specifications

Model D31HW
Transmission speeds
  • downlink 21.6 Mbps / uplink 5.8 Mbps (best effort)
OS
(Japanese versions)
  • Windows® 7
  • Windows Vista®
  • Windows®XP SP2 or later
  • MacOS10.4 to 10.5
Manufacturer Huawei Technologies Co., Ltd
Size Height 12.4mm x width 28mm x thickness 76.5mm (when USB connector is in stored position)
Shape USB1.1/2.0 conformity
  1. (*1)D31HW for the IIJ Mobile Service/Type ES is planned to be released in January 2010
  2. (*2)As of 24 November 2009, the fastest HSPA service among Japan's mobile communications providers
  3. (*3)Areas that support a maximum transmission speed of 5.7 Mbps are in the Kanto area, with plans for expansion.
  4. (*)Listed prices do not include tax unless otherwise specified.
  5. (*)FOMA is a registered trademark of NTT DOCOMO, INC.

About IIJ

Founded in 1992, Internet Initiative Japan Inc. (IIJ, NASDAQ: IIJI, Tokyo Stock Exchange TSE1: 3774) is one of Japan's leading Internet-access and comprehensive network solutions providers. IIJ and its group of companies provide total network solutions that mainly cater to high-end corporate customers. The company's services include high-quality systems integration and security services, Internet access, hosting/housing, and content design. Moreover, the company has built one of the largest Internet backbone networks in Japan, and between Japan and the United States. IIJ was listed on NASDAQ in 1999 and on the First Section of the Tokyo Stock Exchange in 2006. For more information about IIJ, visit the IIJ Web site at http://www.iij.ad.jp/en/.

The statements within this release contain forward-looking statements about our future plans that involve risk and uncertainty. These statements may differ materially from actual future events or results. Readers are referred to the documents furnished by Internet Initiative Japan Inc. with the SEC, specifically the most recent reports on Forms 20-F and 6-K, which identify important risk factors that could cause actual results to differ from those contained in the forward-looking statements.

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