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Switching Part of the WiMAX 2+ Frequency Band to 5G (Update as of August 29, 2022)

Update as of August 29, 2022
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This announcement is to inform the members of Asahi Net that UQ Communications Inc., the provider of WiMAX 2+, is going to switch part of the WiMAX 2+ frequency band to 5G.

Updated on August 29, 2022:
We have made some changes in the details.

1. Details

The WiMAX 2+ frequency band (2.5 GHz) will be switched to 5G sequentially.

Switching will begin in parts of major cities in Tokyo, Nagoya and Osaka.
Please check the page below for the applicable area:

2. Start of Implementation

Switching will begin in December, 2022.

3. Impact to Asahi Net WiMAX 2+

After the frequency band is switched to 5G, the maximum speed of WiMAX 2+ will change from 440 Mbps to 220 Mbps.

4. Inquiries

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Thank you for using Asahi Net and we look forward to continuing to serve you.

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