J:COM Hikari Direct Standard Plan for Apartments Upgraded to 2.5Gbps – Driving Advancement of Communication Environments

JCOM Co., Ltd. (J:COM, headquartered in Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo; President and Representative Director: Yoichi Iwaki) will begin offering a new plan with a maximum communication speed of 2.5Gbps for its high-speed optical fiber internet service brand for apartment complexes, "J:COM Hikari Direct," starting Tuesday, June 2, 2026.

This plan will be offered as a new standard plan replacing the conventional 1Gbps plan, aiming to respond to increasing communication demand while keeping additional burdens low, providing a more comfortable and stable internet environment.

*This service may not be available depending on the apartment building. Please inquire via the website below for details on compatible properties.

*Compared to the theoretical maximum speed of Wi-Fi communication standards.

<Standard Plan Renewed to 2.5Gbps>

In recent years, communication demand in apartment complexes has been increasing annually due to the proliferation of video streaming, telework, and IoT devices. In response to these environmental changes, J:COM is working to improve communication quality and speed by utilizing its own FTTH infrastructure.

With this new plan, the maximum communication speed is increased from the conventional 1Gbps to 2.5Gbps, offered as a new standard specification. The price remains at the same level as the conventional plan, allowing property owners, management companies, and residents to use a faster and more stable communication environment while keeping additional costs down.

For plans with Wi-Fi, the latest standard Wi-Fi 7 will be provided as standard, also supporting improved communication quality within the home. Furthermore, depending on needs, a higher-tier plan with a maximum speed of 10Gbps can also be selected, providing an optimal communication environment.

<Future Development of "J:COM Hikari Direct">

J:COM is continuously evolving "J:COM Hikari Direct" according to actual usage conditions. This initiative is part of that effort, and the shift to 2.5Gbps is positioned as building a foundation for further speed increases and service expansion in the future.

Going forward, in addition to further enhancing communication speeds, J:COM will work on expanding communication speed options, improving communication quality, and linking and expanding related services such as TV services and security services, thereby gradually expanding the value of services for apartment complexes starting from "J:COM Hikari Direct."

J:COM will continue to contribute to improving property value and resident satisfaction through "J:COM Hikari Direct."

For more details on "J:COM Hikari Direct," please check the website below.

Website URL: https://business.jcom.co.jp/net/net_mansion.html

*Please inquire via the website for details on compatible properties.