NTT Telephone Services

Services Offered

• Phone lines for Sale–¥9,000
• Analog Connections ("Plain Old Telephone Service")
  • Regular ("Owned" phone line)
  • Lite ("Rental" phone line)

Optional Services

• Call-waiting
• Call-forwarding
• Number Display
• Name Display
• Call Conferencing
• Etc.

Basic Telephone Fees

The monthly cost of NTT landline service depends on:

1. Whether or not you own an NTT Telephone Subscription Right ("own a line")
2. The population of your local telephone exchange area (Class 1, 2 or 3 area)
3. The type of service (residential or business)
4. The type of 'dialing'–TouchTone or pulse (rotary)

Here is a listing of basic fees for regular and Lite residential analog service (ADSL internet connections require analog):

Definition of terms:

Regular: Refers to service where the user owns a Telephone Subscription Right (i.e., an 'owned' line.
Lite: Refers to phone service on "Rental" lines (i.e., the user does not 'own' the line).
Tone: Refers to lines that have Touch-Tone dialing. Faster call connection and works with menus, etc.
Pulse: Traditional type dialing system. ¥50/month less in Class 1 and 2 areas.

Class 1 (Small population areas)

¥1,522.5 Regular Pulse
¥1,680 Regular Touch-Tone
¥1,785 Lite Pulse
¥1,942.5 Lite Touch-Tone

Class 2 (Medium population areas)

¥1,627.5 Regular Pulse
¥1,680 Regular Touch-Tone
¥1,890 Lite Pulse
¥1,942.5 Lite Touch-Tone

Class 3 (Large population areas)

¥1,785 Regular Pulse
¥1,785 Regular Touch-Tone
¥2,047.5 Lite Pulse
¥2,047.5 Lite Touch-Tone

Connection Charges

The basic one-time connection charges is Y2,940 (Y2,100 for the hook-up plus ¥840 contract fee, taxes included) but can go as high as about Y11,000, if extra work such as pulling wires from the telephone pole is necessary. (The installers will tell you if extra charges are involved before doing the work.) Billing for the connection is made on the first monthly statement.

Cash Deposit

A cash deposit is not required. Instead, NTT requires an employment contact number (landline only). If you are not employed, you may enter another number and then explain in the comment space on the application form. If you already have other NTT service (in your name) include that number instead on the application and enter an explanation in the comment space.

Normally, NTT will not contact the employer. Contact will be made to your mobile or other contact number you provide.

Other Requirements

• Must be at least 20 years old (or have a 'sponser'--inquire for advice)
• Must have at least three months remaining on a non-tourist visa (except for 'owned' lines
• Must submit approved ID Documentation.

Official NTT Information

For complete official info and price details, see the NTT Official English Site for your area:

Eastern Japan (areas with landline numbers starting with 01 to 04)
Western Japan (areas with landline numbers starting with 05 to 09)

Application to Buy a Line

If you just want a phone line, go to the Online Telephone Application. On the other hand, if you also want Broadband Internet Service, start by making an Availability Check request to see which services are available at your location.

Apply for NTT telephone service

*POTS = Technical abbreviation for "Plain Old Telephone Service"

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