NetAge
Internet services provider and WiFi router rentals.
| Date | Investors | Amount | Round |
|---|---|---|---|
N/A | Early VC | ||
| Total Funding | 000k | ||
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NetAge Inc. provides a range of internet-related services, including internet service provider (ISP) offerings, web hosting, and system development. The company's services encompass フレッツ (FLET'S) optical fiber connections, ADSL, email accounts, rental servers, and SSL certificates. Additionally, NetAge operates a significant WiFi router rental business for the Japanese domestic market, catering to needs such as business trips, travel, and temporary connectivity solutions for individuals and corporate clients. This rental service is managed by Mobile Planning Co., Ltd.
The original NetAge was founded in February 1998 by Kiyoshi Nishikawa as a pioneering internet business incubator in Japan. After graduating from the University of Tokyo, Nishikawa worked at KDD (now KDDI), Arthur D. Little in the US, and was involved in the establishment of AOL Japan. This experience led him to establish NetAge. The company went public on the Tokyo Stock Exchange Mothers in August 2006. Through a series of mergers and name changes, including ngi group Inc. and MotionBeat Inc., the entity eventually became part of what is now UNITED, Inc. The current NetAge, offering ISP and rental services, was established in August 1995 and operates separately, with its headquarters in Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo.
The company's business model is based on providing one-stop solutions for internet connectivity, from line sales and server environments to system development. The WiFi rental service operates on a flexible, short-term to long-term basis with no initial fees or cancellation penalties, generating revenue through daily or monthly rental charges. They serve both individual customers and corporate clients, offering invoice-based payments for the latter. They also offer rental of iPads and AI cloud translators.
Keywords: Internet service provider, WiFi rental Japan, web hosting, system development, FLET'S Hikari, server rental, SSL certificates, mobile WiFi router, temporary internet, corporate internet solutions, Kiyoshi Nishikawa, Mobile Planning, domestic WiFi rental, ISP Japan, internet connectivity, portable WiFi, travel WiFi, business trip internet
