Press Releases
2023/2/06
BBIX and BBSakura Launch “OCX Hikari Internet”
February 6, 2023
BBIX, Inc.
BBIX and BBSakura Launch “OCX Hikari Internet”
〜Companies Offer Ultra-High-Quality Internet Access Service with a maximum transmission speed of 10Gbps〜
BBIX, Inc. (“BBIX”), a subsidiary of SoftBank Corp. that operates an Internet Exchange (IX) business, and BBSakura Networks, Inc. (“BBSakura”), a network solutions provider and subsidiary of BBIX, will launch a new service, “OCX Hikari Internet,” an Internet access service with a maximum transmission speed of 10Gbps* for enterprise customers on February 6, 2023.
“OCX Hikari Internet” is an Internet access service provided on the Hikari Collaboration scheme provided by Nippon Telegraph and Telephone East Corporation (“NTT East”) and Nippon Telegraph and Telephone West Corporation (“NTT West”).
*10Gbps is the maximum speed based on technical standards. The actual throughput varies greatly depending on the performance of computers, other devices, network equipment, other usage environments, and network congestion.
■Service Features
1.One of Japan’s largest backbone networks
As a VNE (Virtual Network Enabler) for NTT East and NTT West, BBIX has a Japan-leading VNE connection capacity. Customers can access the Internet through “OCX Hikari Internet” comfortably without the stress of facing delays and slow response times, which typically occurs when large amounts of Internet traffic are generated at the same time. BBIX will continue its activities to expand the backbone to reserve enough margin capacity when the number of customers and Internet traffic increases.
2.Avoid congestion at any time of the day by providing IPv6 IPoE
Telework is becoming more common and Internet traffic continues to increase. While some Internet access services are affected by congestion during the daytime as well as at nighttime. “OCX Hikari Internet” provides IPv6 IPoE (IP over Ethernet) service as default and provides a service that allows customers to access the Internet comfortably at any time of the day, without such congestion. As major video streaming sites and other contents are increasingly supporting IPv6 IPoE, IPv6 IPoE services are expected to become more important in the future.
3.Maximum transmission speed of 10Gbps
“OCX Hikari Internet” is compatible with “FLET’S Hikari Cross” provided by NTT East and NTT West. Even high-volume content can be downloaded at high-speed, allowing for comfortable Internet use.
■How to Apply
Customers may apply for “OCX Hikari Internet” service through partner companies. Please contact us at hikari-support@ocx-cloud.net for further details.
■ About BBIX
Company Name: BBIX, Inc.
URL: https://www.bbix.net/en/
Headquarters: 1-9-10 Roppongi, Minato-ku, Tokyo
Representative: Hidetoshi Ikeda, President & CEO
Date of establishment: June 13, 2003
Capital: 100 million yen
Ownership: 100% owned by SoftBank Corp.
Business: Telecommunications operator under Japan’s Telecommunications Business Act; leasing, maintenance & management of telecommunications equipment; development, sales, maintenance & management of computer hardware/software
■ About BBSakura
Company Name: BBSakura Networks, Inc.
URL: https://www.bbsakura.net/en/
Headquarters: 7-20-1 Nishi Shinjuku, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo
Representative: Hideyuki Sasaki, President & CEO
Date of establishment: August 1, 2019
Capital: 200 million yen
Ownership: BBIX, Inc. 51%, SAKURA internet Inc. 49%
Business: Telecommunications operator under Japan’s Telecommunications Business Act; leasing, maintenance & management of telecommunications equipment; development, sales, maintenance & management of computer hardware/software
● “OCX Hikari Internet” is a trademark of BBIX, Inc.
● “FLET’S” and “FLET’S Hikari Cross” are trademarks or registered trademarks of NTT East and NTT West.
● The company names and service names described in this press release are registered trademarks or trademarks of the respective companies.
● The content, products, specifications, contact information and other information contained in this press release are as of the date of announcement. This information is subject to change without notice.
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