TOKYO -- Jupiter Telecommunications Co., Ltd. (J:COM; JASDAQ: 4817), the largest multiple system operator (MSO) in Japan based on the number of customers served, has announced that the total subscribing households as of November 30, 2006 served by J:COM’s 25 managed franchises reached 2.27 million*1 , up 155,000, or 7.3% since November 30, 2005. The increase is attributed to growth of the subscribing households in existing service areas and the addition of newly consolidated franchises. Combined revenue generating units (RGUs) for J:COM TV, J:COM NET and J:COM PHONE reached over 4.01 million*1, up 388,700, or 10.7% since November 30, 2005. The bundle ratio (average number of services received per subscribing household) increased to 1.77 as of November 30, 2006 from 1.71 as of November 30, 2005.
Subscriber information for Cable West Inc., which became a consolidated subsidiary at the end of September 2006, is provided in a separate table because it is preliminary and subject to adjustment until J:COM has completed its review and determined that it is presented in accordance with J:COM policies.
Jupiter Telecommunications Co. Ltd. (J:COM)