NTT to launch 25 Gps FTTH service in Tokyo starting March 2026
NTT East plans to launch a 25 Gbps Fiber-to-the-Home (FTTH) service in Tokyo starting March 2026, according to Telecompaper, The service will offer significantly faster residential broadband, building on their existing fiber services and recent developments in higher-speed business options. Currently, the highest speed Fiber-to-the-Home (FTTH) access plan commercially available in Japan is 10 Gbps offered by multiple fiber optic network providers, including NTT East/West and Sony-backed NURO Hikari.
NTT’s forthcoming Flet Hikari 25G service will be a best-effort FTTH access product, utilizing shared subscriber fiber to connect customers to their chosen Internet Service Providers (ISPs).
The launch is part of NTT’s broader initiative to develop next-generation digital infrastructure, which also includes the development of key devices for an ultrafast optical network under its “Innovative Optical and Wireless Network” (IOWN) project in 2026.
Source: NTT Access Service Systems Laboratories
Separately, researchers in Japan have set world records for internet transmission speeds using experimental fiber optic technology, reaching speeds of over 1 petabit per second (which is over a million gigabits per second) in laboratory settings. These are research achievements and not a commercially available service for everyday use.
References:
https://www.ntt-review.jp/archive/ntttechnical.php?contents=ntr201604fa6.html
https://www.telecompaper.com/news/ntt-east-and-west-launch-10-gbps-service–1538339
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I find NTT’s plan to launch a 25 Gbps Fiber-to-the-Home service in Tokyo incredibly exciting! The move towards higher-speed residential broadband is a significant leap forward in digital infrastructure development. It’s impressive to see the innovation in fiber optic technology, especially with researchers achieving record internet transmission speeds of over 1 petabit per second. This progress aligns perfectly with NTT’s broader initiative for next-generation infrastructure like the Flet Hikari 25G service and the IOWN project. The potential for ultrafast optical networks is truly groundbreaking. Imagine the possibilities for enhanced connectivity and services. The future of internet speeds is looking brighter than ever!