About the Hikari TV for ASAHI Net service
Introduction
Enjoy videos and speciality channels displayed on your home television screen through your broadband fiber-optic Internet connection. See the Who can use the Hikari TV for ASAHI Net service section below for more information.
Currently over 70 channels are available and over 10,000 videos of which 5,000 are unlimited viewing videos.
Digital Terrestrial Television (DTTV)
It is possible for users of a Picture Mate 700 (PM700) tuner on a NTT FLET'S Hikari Next Family or NTT FLET'S Hikari Next Mansion line to view digital terrestrial television (DTTV) with this Hikari TV for ASAHI Net service. For more information please visit this Japanese-language NTT East Hikari TV Web page.
Caution
Please only apply for this service after taking note of the conditions and cautions stated for this service. Currently the service is only being offered in Japanese. If you can't read and understand Japanese you may have problems using the service.
Who can use the Hikari TV for ASAHI Net service
1. Members who use one of the following fiber-optic Internet services may apply for Hikari TV for ASAHI Net:
NTT East
- B FLET'S or FLET'S Hikari Next services.
* It isn't possible to use Hikari TV for ASAHI Net on a FLET'S Hikari Light line.
- A Hikari TV-compatible tuner (if not renting one from ASAHI Net).
NTT West
- FLET'S Hikari Premium, FLET'S Hikari Next or B FLET'S services.
- A Hikari TV-compatible tuner (if not renting one from ASAHI Net).
- NTT's West's FLET'S v6 Appli service (only if using a B FLET'S service).
*Applications from users of the PNA format B FLET'S Mansion Type service cannot be accepted because
the resulting quality of TV service may not be reliable. If using our FTTH with FLET'S Course and
wanting to determine if you are using the PNA format or not, please refer to your
ASAHI Net Charges.
If using a B FLET'S Course, please contact NTT to find out the format.
2. Only Individual members who live in Japan may apply for and use the Hikari TV for ASAHI Net service.
3. The contact email address the applicant will supply cannot be a mobile phone email address.
Services
Plans and included services
Optional services
| Service Name |
Description |
| Premium Channels |
These channels are available for a monthly charge.
Click here for a list of these channels and each channel's monthly charge. |
| Optional Video |
Videos you can view for a charge. |
| Premium Video |
Videos you can view for a charge. |
| NHK On Demand |
Programs broadcast on NHK can be seen again with this service. |
| Karaoke Service |
Karaoke service. |
| Guide |
A monthly guide to the programming schedule for Hikari TV channels and the latest video releases. |
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Charges
Initial charges
| Initial charge |
5,250 yen
No charge for those who make a new application by 29th February 2012. |
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Monthly charges
| Plan |
Monthly Charge |
| Oneuchi |
3,675 yen
No charge for a max. 2 months for those who make a new application by 29th February 2012. |
| Recommended TV |
2,625 yen
No charge for a max. 2 months for those who make a new application by 29th February 2012. |
| Video Zanmai |
2,625 yen
No charge for a max. 2 months for those who make a new application by 29th February 2012. |
| Kihon Housou |
1,050 yen
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Optional service charges
| Service Name |
Charge |
| Premium Channels *1 |
Click here for a list of these channels and their monthly charge. |
| Optional Video |
From 105 yen/month |
| Premium Video |
From 525 yen/month |
| NHK On Demand |
Minokoshi service, 945 yen month.
Tokusen library service, from 105 yen to 315 yen/month. |
| Karaoke Service |
525 yen/24 hours. 1,785 yen/month. |
| Guide*2 |
315 yen/month |
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*1 Not available with the Video Zanmai Plan or Kihon Housou Plan.
*2 Free of charge until the March 2012 edition.
Tuner rental charges
| Pattern |
Monthly Charge |
| Rental |
525 yen
No charge for a max. 2 months for those who make a new application by 29th February 2012. Charged if applying on the Kihon Housou Plan. |
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Steps to getting the service
Currently this service is only available in Japanese, therefore confirmation emails, documentation and program guides are only available in Japanese.
If you can't read and understand Japanese, you may have problems using the service.
1. You read through and understand the information on this page.
2. You apply for NTT West's FLET'S v6 Appli service (only if you are in the NTT West area and
are using NTT West's B FLET'S service).
3. You apply for the Hikari TV for ASAHI Net service. See Apply below.
4. ASAHI Net sends you the ASAHI Net for Hikari TV tuner, documentation and guide.
5. You setup the tuner and use the service.
Frequently asked questions
Hikari TV for ASAHI Net FAQ
Configuration
The Hikari TV Startup Guide (Japanese-language) explains the equipment provided with the Hikari TV service and how it should be connected to the equipment supplied by NTT with their fiber-optic service and to your television. This guide also includes instructions for entering the Entry Code and for how to operate the remote control.
Apply
After ASAHI Net receives your application for the Hikari TV for ASAHI Net service it will normally take 7 to 10 days for the rental tuner to be delivered.
Only current ASAHI Net Individual members may apply for this service.
 Hikari TV for ASAHI Net Application
Before making your application, please visit this NTT Plala Inc. Web page for their important terms and conditions for the Hikari TV service:
Hikari TV Important Terms and Conditions (in Japanese).
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