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GMO Tokutoku BB has upgraded its Wi-Fi routers compatible with the "Docomo Hikari 10 Gig Plan (*1)" — now offering high-performance Wi-Fi 7 routers for a monthly fee of 190 yen (tax included).

GMO Internet, Inc. (President and Chief Executive Officer: Tadashi Ito; hereinafter “GMO Internet”) will begin offering, from today Monday, February 3, a newly revised, more affordable monthly pricing for high-performance Wi-Fi 7 compatible routers under the "Docomo Hikari 10 Gig Plan" (provided by NTT DOCOMO, INC.) of its value-for-money provider service "GMO Tokutoku BB."

Customers who subscribe to the "Docomo Hikari 10 Gig Plan" (*1) through "GMO Tokutoku BB" can rent the latest Wi-Fi 7 compatible router, which delivers improved communication speed and connection stability, for a monthly fee of 190 yen (tax included) in addition to the basic monthly fee for the 10 Gig Plan (*2). Furthermore, customers who use the 10 Gig Plan for 37 months or longer will receive the router free of charge. Experience a comfortable internet connection with GMO Tokutoku BB’s 10 Gig-compatible Wi-Fi router.

(*1) The "Docomo Hikari 10 Gig Plan" is a best-effort internet connection service provided by NTT DOCOMO, INC. Communication speeds may decrease depending on the usage environment and conditions. In addition, 10Gbps service is available only in certain areas. For more details, please visit: https://gmobb.jp/service/docomohikari/

(*2) The basic monthly fee for the 10 Gig Plan is 500 yen (tax included) for up to the first 6 months, and from the 7th month onward, it will be 6,380 yen per month (tax included) for Type A.
If renting a 10 Gig-compatible wireless LAN router from NTT, customers in Eastern Japan will receive it from NTT DOCOMO, while customers in Western Japan will receive it from NTT West. Therefore, customers are required to apply to NTT West in such cases. However, for new applications for "Docomo Hikari 10 Gig," DOCOMO can facilitate the rental application process to NTT West on behalf of the customer.

[Features of the "10 Gig-Compatible Wi-Fi Router"]

■New Wi-Fi 7 compatible model available for rent at 190 yen per month (tax included)!
The 10 Gig-compatible Wi-Fi router supports the latest Wi-Fi 7 standard and enables high-speed communication with tri-band (*3).
In addition, the rental fee has been significantly revised from the previous 309 yen (tax included) to 190 yen (tax included). Accordingly, customers who are already renting a 10 Gig-compatible router under the "Docomo Hikari 10 Gig Plan" of "GMO Tokutoku BB" can also use the current model at 190 yen per month (tax included). For customers who use the service for more than 3 years, the effective total cost will be 6,840 yen. (*4)

GMO Tokutoku BB
Rental Fee
309 yen/month (tax included) ⇒190 yen/month (tax included)
Standard
Wi-Fi 6⇒Wi-Fi 7
(*3) A technology that divides the Wi-Fi router’s bandwidth into three bands for communication (*4) 190 yen/month × 36 months = total 6,840 yen

■Applicable Models

The Wi-Fi router being launched this time is the IO-DATA WN-7T94XR. It supports the new standard "Wi-Fi 7 (IEEE802.11be)" and enables high-speed communication across three frequency bands: up to 5765 Mbps (theoretical) on 6 GHz, up to 2882 Mbps (theoretical) on 5 GHz, and up to 688 Mbps (theoretical) on 2.4 GHz. (*5) In addition, it supports a 2.5 Gbps LAN port, allowing high-performance and stable enjoyment of games and videos on wired LAN-connected PCs and gaming consoles, as well as Wi-Fi-connected smartphones and laptops.

Manufacturer
IO-DATA
Model
WN-7T94XR
Wi-Fi Router Image
See above
Wireless LAN
Data Transfer Speed (Theoretical)
Up to 5765 Mbps(*6)
Wireless LAN Standard
IEEE802.11be draft/ax/ac/n/a/g/b
Security Standard
WPA2-Personal (AES), WPA3-Personal (AES), WPA2/WPA3 Personal (AES)
Antenna Type
Built-in antennas ×6 (2 for 2.4GHz Tx/Rx & 2 for 5GHz Tx/Rx & 2 dedicated for 6GHz Tx/Rx(*7))
Wired LAN
Number of Wired LAN Ports
LAN ports ×3
Wired LAN Speed
2.5Gbps, 1Gbps, 100Mbps, 10Mbps
General Specifications
Dimensions
Approx. 180mm (W) × 65mm (D) × 247mm (H) (including rubber feet)
Weight (main unit only)
Approx. 1.4kg
Power Consumption
26W


(*5) The listed values are theoretical maximums and do not represent actual transfer speeds.
(*6) Based on wireless LAN standard IEEE802.11be draft (6GHz band).
(*7) Devices must also support 6GHz to use 6GHz communication.

https://www.iodata.jp/product/network/wnlan/wn-7t94xr/index.htm

■Stylish design that blends naturally into your living space
To maximize Wi-Fi signal performance, it is generally recommended to place the router in a central location with minimal obstructions. However, routers with a strong visual presence may disrupt the room’s aesthetics. Therefore, GMO Tokutoku BB has adopted a router design that blends naturally into customers’ living spaces. In addition, based on numerous customer requests, a white Wi-Fi router that easily harmonizes with interior décor has been introduced.

■Wi-Fi 7 specifications — Achieving approximately 4.8× the communication speed of Wi-Fi 6
Wi-Fi 7 is a new wireless standard based on Wi-Fi 6/6E, offering improved communication speed and stability.
With enhancements such as modulation method (4096QAM) and expanded maximum bandwidth (up to 320MHz), the maximum communication speed has increased to 46Gbps. Furthermore, with MLO (Multi-Link Operation), which allows simultaneous use of multiple frequency bands (2.4GHz / 5GHz / 6GHz), both speed and stability have significantly evolved compared to previous standards.

Wi-Fi 7
Wi-Fi 6E
Wi-Fi 6
IEEE Standard
802.11be
802.11ax
Frequency
2.4GHz band 5GHz band 6GHz band
2.4GHz band 5GHz band 6GHz band
2.4GHz band 5GHz band
Max Speed
46Gbps
9.6Gbps
Modulation
4096QAM
1024QAM
Max Streams
16×16
8×8
Max Bandwidth
320MHz
160MHz


*Speeds are theoretical maximum values and do not represent actual communication speeds.
*Devices must also support Wi-Fi 7.
*Not all Wi-Fi 7 devices support all Wi-Fi 7 features.
*To use Wi-Fi 7 features, both the router and the device must support the respective functions.

■Easy setup—just connect and wait 30 minutes!
The Wi-Fi router provided with "Docomo Hikari" by "GMO Tokutoku BB" requires no initial setup such as connection ID or password. Simply connect and wait 30 minutes for the setup to complete, making it easy even for first-time users.

■Cashback campaign for "GMO Tokutoku BB’s Docomo Hikari"
When you start using "Docomo Hikari" with "GMO Tokutoku BB," you can receive a cashback of up to 100,000 yen (*8).
We also offer many other exclusive benefits available only through Tokutoku BB.
For details of the campaign, please visit:
(URL: https://gmobb.jp/service/docomohikari/campaign/
)

(*8) Applicable when all of the following conditions are met:
・Simultaneous application for Docomo Hikari (Type A) with "Lemino" + "Hikari TV" + "DAZN for docomo"
・15,000 yen cashback applied as cancellation fee support
・Application for the 10 Gig Plan
・Benefits are subject to change without prior notice.

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