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IIJ to Increase Data Volumes in the IIJmio High-speed Mobile/D Service

Service to be enhanced for all fee plans, while monthly fees to remain unchanged;
Family Plan greatly increased in volume from 7GB to 10GB per month

March 10, 2015

TOKYO-March 10, 2015-Internet Initiative Japan Inc. (IIJ, NASDAQ: IIJI, TSE1: 3774), one of Japan's leading Internet access and comprehensive network solutions providers, today announced that it is enhancing its "IIJmio High-speed Mobile/D Service" for individuals. Starting April 1, 2015, IIJ will increase the data volumes for high-speed data transmissions, named "Bundle Coupons" in all fee plans.

The "IIJmio High-speed Mobile/D Service" offers a low-cost SIM card compatible with NTT DOCOMO's LTE and 3G networks. IIJ will enhance the high-speed data volume that will be distributed on the first day of every month, up to a maximum of 10GB (in the Family Share Plan)-without raising monthly fees. These increases will enable customers to enjoy IIJ's convenient mobile data communications services with even greater value for their money.

Monthly Fees and Bundle Coupons

Plan name Minimum Start Plan Light Start Plan Family Share Plan
SIM with voice functionality JPY1,600 JPY2,220 From JPY3,260
SIM with SMS functionality JPY1,040 JPY1,660 From JPY2,700
Data-dedicated SIM JPY900 JPY1,520 JPY2,560
Current data volume
(until March 31, 2015)
2GB

3GB
4GB

5GB
7GB

10GB
Data volume starting April 1, 2015
  • (*) Prices shown do not include tax.
  • (*) The high-speed data volume for the first month of use is allocated on a prorated-by-day basis.
  • (*) Left-over data volume can be rolled over until the end of the following month.

IIJ will continue its efforts to provide stable mobile data communications service while meeting its customers' demands.

IIJmio High-speed Mobile/D Service Basic Specifications (April 1, 2015 Onward)

Plan name Minimum Start Plan Light Start Plan Family Share Plan
SIM package price JPY3,000
Monthly fees SIM with voice functionality(*1) JPY1,600 JPY2,220 From JPY3,260
SIM with SMS functionality JPY1,040 JPY1,660 From JPY2,700
Data-dedicated SIM JPY900 JPY1,520 JPY2,560
Voice Options(*2) Voice mail JPY300
Call waiting JPY200
Bundle Coupons
(High-speed data volume)
3GB/month 5GB/month 10GB/month
Domestic telephone charges JPY20 per unit (one unit=30 second)
Number of SIM cards 1 Maximum of 3
Transmission speeds
(LTE area)
  • With a coupon: Download up to 150Mbps, Upload up to 50Mbps
  • Without a coupon: Up to 200 kbps
Limits on data volume of usage at slow speed based on most recent three days 366MB(*3)
  • (*) Prices shown do not include tax.
  • (*1) If canceling a SIM card with voice functionality within 12 months from purchase, a voice functionality cancellation fee ((12 months - number of months used with the first month of use considered 0 months) × JPY1,000 (plus tax)) will be incurred.
  • (*2) Only selectable if using a SIM with voice functionality
  • (*3) Transmission speeds may be restricted in cases in which a Bundle Coupon (high-speed data volume) has not been applied, transmission speeds have been at a maximum of 200kbps, and the transmission volume for the most recent three days has exceeded 366MB. Transmission speeds may be restricted when a Bundle Coupon is applied.

About IIJ

Founded in 1992, IIJ is one of Japan's leading Internet-access and comprehensive network solutions providers. IIJ and its group companies provide total network solutions that mainly cater to high-end corporate customers. IIJ's services include high-quality Internet connectivity services, systems integration, cloud computing services, security services and mobile services. Moreover, IIJ has built one of the largest Internet backbone networks in Japan that is connected to the United States, the United Kingdom and Asia. IIJ was listed on the U.S. NASDAQ Stock Market in 1999 and on the First Section of the Tokyo Stock Exchange in 2006.

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.

For inquiries, contact

IIJ Corporate Communications

  • (*) All company names and service names used in this press release are the trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective owners.

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