On September 4, 2002, STNet Co., Inc. disclosed a revised technical document concerning its Internet connection services through the company's CATV network. The service was commenced on Setpember 1, 2002.

For further information, contact:
STNet Co., Inc.
Telecommunication System Dep.
1735-3 Kasuga-cho, Takamatsu City, Kagawa, 761-0195, Japan
Tel: +81-87-887-2405
Fax: +81-87-887-2453

On September 5, 2002, Chugoku Telecommunication Network Co., Inc. (CTNet) disclosed technical documents concerning its High Speed Ethernet Dedicated service and its Ethernet Communication Network service. The services are planned to start from September 2002.

For further information, contact:
Technology Division
Chugoku Telecommunication Network Co., Inc.
Koamicho 6-12, Naka-ku, Hiroshima-City, Hiroshima Prefecture, 730-0855 Japan
Tel: +81-82-523-8644
Fax: +81-82-523-8694
e-mail: k-etani@ctnet.co.jp