IIJ Mobile for Corporate Users launched by IIJ in Japan

Internet Initiative Japan (IIJ), a network solution provider has announced the launch of IIJ Mobile, a data communications service for corporate customers. Now, IIJ is entering into the mobile communications market as a mobile virtual network operator (MVNO).

IIJ Mobile will enable its users to use NTT DoCoMo’s 3G FOMA network and data communications to provide high speed Internet which is up to 3.6Mbps.

IIJ future plans to offer to the consumers includes access to closed networks without going through the Internet or providing mobile access as a part of the WAN using some of IIJ’s existing services.

IIJ will also provide one-stop corporate network construction and operation that includes mobile data communications.

The service offered by IIJ Mobile Service includes:

High-speed nationwide mobile environment: A high-speed mobile Internet connection environment is provided using the 3G/HSDPA Network, with a nationwide service area.

International roaming: The international roaming feature allows users to access the network in the same way when overseas. (Provided as an optional feature)

Secure, stable mobile communications environment: This service provides the stable, secure access network that business demands, with terminal authentication for corporate network access, restricted remote IP address access, and VPN or closed network connectivity. The customer can control access to the Internet without using special lines or equipment. (Provided as an optional feature)

1 HSDPA: An abbreviation for high-speed downlink packet access. This technology dramatically improves downlink speeds to meet customer demands for higher packet communications speeds, and it was standardized by the 3GPP as an advanced W-CDMA. Using this scheme, downlink speeds of up to 14 Mbps are possible

There are three plans available:
(1) Fixed-rate plan,
(2) Packet share plan,
(3) Connection share plan.

The customer can select from the above plans whichever one suits him the best and then select it. The fixed rate plan offers unrestricted network access. There is a plan which offers multiple users with small data transmission.

The connection share plan is for a small number of users that do not use the network at the same time, but have large data transmission volumes. Selecting the right plan gives high cost performance with little waste.

The service offered by IIJ to the business users includes a high speed mobile internet access with 3G/HSDPA. This service is applicable nationwide with data communications and card terminal available on rent.

The cost of the plan offered by IIJ Mobile is 8500 yen (approximately Rs.3,163). This fee is fixed while the packet volume is unlimited and no restrictions for the protocol.