KDDI Corporation (9433)
Tokyo, Japan
President: Tadashi Onodera


KDDI to Open Video Content Portal Site 111.tv




-- Enters content distribution market --

Tokyo, November 5, 2001 - KDDI Corp. will from November 6 start operating and managing a portal site called 111.tv that will host a wide range of video and picture content. The site can be found at http://www.111.tv/.

KDDI continues to offer customers a wide range of broadband-specific solutions such as ADSL services, a broadband-specific portal site called 'BB DION,' and streaming services.

111.tv is a new video and picture portal site operated and managed by KDDI.
By providing picture content from web magazines and by setting up message boards, KDDI will offer customers a variety of content and services that take advantage of the interactivity of the internet, and the speed and always-on features of broadband connections.

KDDI will provide the network infrastructure for 111.tv but it will also get experience working in the market for content distribution.

The major features of 111.tv are as follows:

1. To create a fully reliable service, KDDI will be responsible for all operations including organization, distribution, member management, fees and settlement.
2. Content will cover a wide range of topics, including special interest topics that the mass media generally do not cover.
3. The service will take advantage of the interactive nature of the internet, and, by making various web magazines and their various types of image content available online, it will bring together creators, viewers and KDDI. (Creators make web magazines, while KDDI provides the spotlight, and readers make comments and reviews onto message boards.
4. The service is compatible with both broadband and narrowband connections.
5. The site is open and so can be viewed through any internet service provider, though some contents are only available to users of the DION ISP.


Content
The following content will be available on 111.tv. This content will be constantly updated and expanded.
Movies
It won't just be mainstream movies that are available. Other high quality movie shorts and independent movies, which are hard to see on regular media, will also be distributed.
Music
Various types of music videos will be available, from the latest hits to ethnic music from around the world.
Animation
There will be a wide range of animation, from Kenji Miyazawa to animation form overseas.
Plays and performance
There will be various theatrical content, including traditional puppet plays and 21st century entertainment.
Art and fashion
111.tv will distribute works of up-and-coming designers and artists as well as scouting for gifted younger designers.
Variety
Scenes of celebrities, the natural environment, hobbies and various other types of useful information will also be available to viewers.
KDDI will work with Nihon Internet TeleVision Co., Ltd for content editing and site planning.


Pricing
1.Price
The portal site is free, though there is a fee for some of the content Paying customers need to register. There is an all-you-can-view for 900 yen a month offer for members who register before December.
2.Payment method
Customers can make payments with Visa, Master, or JCB credit cards. Additional payment methods are also being developed, such as KDDI's 'PayCounter' settlement gateway service, ISP service, 'DION' and 'KDDI Super World Card @CA.'


User environment
1.Provider
111.tv can be viewed from any internet service provider, though some content is only available to users of the DION ISP.
2.Communication speed
The site can be viewed in a broadband environment over connections such as ADSL, and also narrowband such as dialup connection. Some content is only available to users of broadband connections.
3.Software
Browsers required: Above Windows IE 4.X.
Plug-in software: Real Player 8、Macromedia Flash 5



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