"Future Stories" is a series of interviews with Group employees about their efforts to lead to a future of Space for your Smile.

This time, we interviewed an employee of the Sales Department of SKY Perfect JSAT Corporation (hereinafter referred to as "SKY PERFECT"), Media Business Division, Hikari Alliance Business Unit, about one of our key issues, "Building a Resilient Broadcasting and Telecommunications Infrastructure and Eliminating the Digital Divide ～Connecting Anytime, Anywhere.～

―――Members Interviewed

SKY Perfect JSAT Corporation
Media Business Division, Optical Alliance Business Division, Sales Department

Hiroshi Yatabe, Aoi Sugiyama, Moe Nagasato Kawakami

0n fiber-optic lines TV Overview

―――First of all, tell us about on fiber-optic lines television.

Mr. Kawakami: on fiber-optic lines TV is a service that allows you to watch all TV Broadcasting on on fiber-optic lines, such as Ground-based waves, BS/CS Broadcasting, 4K/8K broadcasts, etc., on . on fiber-optic lines provided by East Nippon Telegraph and Telephone Corporation(hereinafter referred to as NTT Japan East) and West Nippon Telegraph and Telephone Corporation(hereinafter referred to as NTT West Japan) As an option for Internet services provided by Hikari Collaboration Operators (hereinafter referred to as "Hikari Collaboration Operators"), on fiber-optic lines TV and SKY Perfec! You can use the service.
* Hikari collaboration operators: Providers and mobile carriers that receive FLET'S Hikari lines from NTT East Japan and NTT West Japan and develop a combination of on fiber-optic lines services and their own services.

―――on fiber-optic lines What are the features of TVs?

Mr. Kawakami: on fiber-optic lines TVs use the RF band, which is a Broadcasting band, and it is characterized by the fact that even if the TV is used at the same time, it does not affect the communication speed of the Internet, and it can be used comfortably.

There are some advantages compared to watching TV with an antenna in place.
on fiber-optic lines TVs do not require the work, expense, or maintenance associated with installing an antenna, and there is no risk that the antenna will damage your home due to typhoons, etc., and you can reduce the risk of living safely.
In addition, on fiber-optic lines TVs are full of good things, such as being able to set up a TV viewing environment without compromising the appearance of a new home, and being able to watch all TV Broadcasting, including 4K Broadcasting and 8K Broadcasting, just by installing a on fiber-optic lines!

Image of " on fiber-optic lines TV"

on fiber-optic lines The Connection between Television and Materiality

―――What do you think is the connection between on fiber-optic lines television and materiality: "Providing Broadcasting and communication Infrastructure to all areas and environments"?

Mr. Sugiyama: Compared to the case where an antenna is installed, on fiber-optic lines TVs are less susceptible to reception damage caused by bad weather such as typhoons and snow damage, and can provide services safely and securely.
In addition, there are areas where radio waves cannot reach and antennas cannot be used due to geographical restrictions, such as tall buildings and basins in the surrounding area, but we believe that introducing on fiber-optic lines TV in such areas and making it possible to watch TV is linked to the materiality of 'providing Broadcasting and communication Infrastructure to all areas and environments.'

Connections with society and job satisfaction

―――Do you feel connected to society in your day-to-day work, and does that feeling motivate you?

Mr. Sugiyama: When I hear the voices of customers who actually use on fiber-optic lines TV, I feel that what I am doing is reaching them and meeting the expectations of society, which motivates me.

We sometimes hear the voices of customers from the rounder staff who patrol the stores and provide sales support. on fiber-optic lines SKY Perfect through TV! I was very happy to hear that the service has made it possible to watch a variety of Contents and enjoy TV even more.

―――The voices of our customers are encouraging. on fiber-optic lines TV is being promoted together with various business partners such as optical collaboration companies, condominium owners, and developers, but what do you feel through Partners with such people?

Mr. Yatabe: We have heard from the Hikari collaboration companies that by providing the Internet and on fiber-optic lines TV provided by each company in total, customers use it as a universal Infrastructure for their lives, leading to the long-term continuation of their contracts.
By collaborating with other companies, we are proud to be able to provide services that are more valuable to our customers.

Mr. Yatabe: In the case of large-scale properties, compared to antennas, on fiber-optic lines TVs have the advantage of being able to construct TV listening equipment (amplifiers, etc.) in the building at a low cost. Our on fiber-optic lines TVs have been installed in buildings of large-scale projects such as Azabudai Hills and Harumi Flag, and the value of our services has been recognized by the developers to whom we are proposing. We are proud to have been hired.

The Future of on fiber-optic lines TV

―――Tell us about new initiatives you would like to take on in the future.

Mr. Kawakami: First of all, I would like to raise awareness so that more people will know that there is on fiber-optic lines TV as an option for watching TV in addition to antennas and cable TV.

Mr. Sugiyama: In addition, since this is a project that we will promote together with various companies, we would like to further strengthen our relationship with Partners companies in the future. on fiber-optic lines I would be happy if many customers could experience the convenience of TVs and the joy of multi-channel Broadcasting and add color to their lives.

(Interview date: July 4, 2024)

on fiber-optic lines TVs can be used in geographically constrained environments, such as tall buildings and basins around them, and Japan nationwide Household coverage ratio has increased to 77% in order to reach more people. (As of July 2024)
Going forward, we will continue to actively work to realize one of our key themes, "Building a resilient Broadcasting and telecommunications Infrastructure and eliminating the digital divide ～Connecting Anytime, Anywhere, Forever～.