NTT East Sets 2027 Rollout Dates for Flets Hikari Cross in 9 Prefectures
Applications in Hokkaido open January 20, 2027, with service from January 21, as NTT East staggers launches across nine prefectures.
NTT East has announced application and service start dates for the January-March 2027 expansion of its Flets Hikari Cross fiber service across nine prefectures, according to internet.watch.impress.co.jp. The service offers up to about 10Gbps for both upload and download.
Hokkaido comes first: applications open January 20, 2027, and service begins January 21, 2027. Aomori, Iwate and Akita follow, with applications from January 27, 2027, and service starting January 28, 2027.
Tochigi, Gunma and Yamanashi prefectures take applications from February 1, 2027, with service starting February 2, 2027. Ibaraki and Chiba prefectures open applications on February 10, 2027, for service from February 11, 2027.
A further set of Ibaraki areas opens applications on March 10, 2027, with service starting March 11, 2027.
Background
In June 2026, NTT East announced planned Flets Hikari Cross expansion in 13 prefectures, saying the dates for the nine prefectures planned for January-March 2027 would be published once fixed.
Quick answers
When does Flets Hikari Cross service start in Hokkaido?
Service starts January 21, 2027, with applications accepted from January 20, 2027.
What speeds does Flets Hikari Cross offer?
Up to about 10Gbps for both upload and download.
When can I apply in Ibaraki and Chiba?
Applications open February 10, 2027, with service from February 11, 2027.