NTT and Chunghwa Telecom launch all-optical link between Japan, Taiwan

First international connection using the Japanese company's next-gen tech

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NTT and Chunghwa Telecom held a ceremony to mark the new connection between Japan and Taiwan using next-generation IOWN technology, at Musashino, Tokyo, on Aug. 29. (Photo by Kaoru Takatsuki)

KAORU TAKATSUKI, Nikkei staff writer

TOKYO -- NTT and Taiwan's Chunghwa Telecom have activated a communications network between Tokyo and Taipei using the Japanese company's IOWN technology, achieving ultra-high speeds, the companies announced Thursday.

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