November 22, 2006
News Release
Nippon Telegraph and Telephone Corporation
Nippon Telegraph and Telephone East Corporation
Nippon Telegraph and Telephone West Corporation


Field Trial for Next-Generation Network to Commence


On December 20, 2006, the NTT Group will launch a field trial for the next-generation network at showrooms in Tokyo and Osaka. The trial aims to verify the technologies and to assess customer needs in preparation for starting full-scale commercial services of the network.

1. Outline
From December 20, 2006, the NTT Group will conduct a field trial for the next-generation network at showrooms in Tokyo and Osaka and display for about one year IT equipment and services using the network.

Advance reservations are required to visit the showrooms. The details of how to book a reservation will be announced later.

2. Showrooms
- Tokyo: Otemachi First Square, West Tower, 1F and 2F 5-1, Otemachi 1-chome, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo, Japan
- Osaka: Diamor Osaka (Diamond Underground Shopping Arcade at Osaka Station), Umeda 1-chome, Kita-ku, Osaka, Japan


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