News Summary:
NTT West Japan announced on February 2, 2026, the expansion of service areas for its "FLET’S Hikari Cross" and "FLET’S Hikari Next" offerings, with service scheduled to commence in part of Suzu City, Ishikawa Prefecture, from March 16, 2026. Previously, on January 25, 2026, NTT West Japan, in conjunction with NTT East Japan, launched nationwide sales of the "Yoigiku (Evening Chrysanthemum)," a new embroidered condolence telegraph card. Earlier, on January 15, 2026, NTT West submitted an application to the Minister of Internal Affairs and Communications for approval to revise connection fees applicable in fiscal year 2026, based on the company's fiscal year 2024 connection accounting. This followed an announcement on January 14, 2026, detailing the expansion of "FLET’S Hikari Cross" and "FLET’S Hikari Next" services to new areas in Gifu Prefecture, beginning March 10, 2026, and to specific areas in Hiroshima Prefecture, starting February 25, 2026.