1. 1 Moves Towards Convergence of Telecom & Broadcasting in Japan Shigeru Ikeda Communications and Information network Association of Japan

2. 2 Progress update on optic fiber networks by telecom carriers in Japan Backbone: 100% completed Access: Central office – network nodes: 80% Last mile Schedule No. of Households Completed as of June, 2005 4 m (x 2.5 of 2004) Plan for 2010 NTT: 30 m Other carriers: n.a.

3. 3 Expected roadmap for “convergence of telecom and broadcasting” Terrestrial digital broadcast to homes via FTTH using IP multi-cast technology End of 2005 Trial in Tokyo End of 2006 Launch of SD quality broadcasts End of 2008 Launch of nation-wide HD quality broadcasts

4. 4 Roadmap for the switch to digital terrestrial broadcasting in Japan Prerequisite conditions Allow ample time for laying down necessary infrastructure for providing service to all viewers. Create the environment for viewers to receive digital broadcasts. Termination of analog broadcasting in July, 2011