Public wireless LAN services “Toei_Subway_Free_Wi-Fi” and “TRAVEL JAPAN Wi-Fi” for Toei subway stations and trains have ended! TOKYO FREE Wi-Fi started
On the 29th, KDDI and Wire and Wireless (hereinafter referred to as Wi2) announced that a free public wireless LAN service (hereinafter referred to as Free Wi-We announced that we will develop a platform to build Fi) will be provided to local governments starting Saturday, April 1, 2023 day.
In addition, the two companies will develop and operate the new free Wi-Fi service “TOKYO FREE Wi-Fi” (Location: Tochomae Station, Toei Transportation Information Center, etc.) Commissioned, will start operations on March 31, 2023 (Friday). In addition, the platform is a basic system for providing free Wi-Fi, and it is said that it will realize a highly secure and convenient free Wi-Fi environment.
On the other hand, the Tokyo Metropolitan Bureau of Transportation announced on the 24th that the free Wi-Fi service provided for foreign tourists visiting Japan in the stations and trams of the “Toei Subway” has been terminated, and the provision of public facilities will also be terminated. Wireless LAN service of telecommunications carrier We are pleased to inform you that due to the expiration of the contract with this person, the service content will be changed from April 1st.
Therefore, the free Wi-Fi services “Toei_Subway_Free_Wi-Fi” (Construction company: NTT BP) and “TRAVEL JAPAN Wi-Fi” (Construction company: Wi2) provided by Toei Subway stations and trains will become available on March 31. It will guide you through. In addition, the connection of NTT BP’s smartphone (smartphone) app “Japan Wi-Fi auto-connect” and “Japan Connected-free Wi-Fi” to Toei_Subway_Free_Wi-Fi will also be terminated, and Wi2 will provide 300″ will also end.
By providing the platform, KDDI and Wi2 will support solving regional issues across Japan, such as securing local means of communication for disaster preparedness, providing information to travelers from Japan and overseas, and bridging the digital divide. We will realize a sustainable regional network by combining KDDI Group’s various access lines such as optical lines, 5G, and satellites.
KDDI and Wi2 expect an increase in the number of people traveling overseas in the future, pointing to security concerns such as difficulty in restricting connections to spoofed APs because connections between products such as smartphones and access points (APs) are often not encrypted.
On the other hand, with the newly developed platform, free Wi-Fi that supports OpenRoaming can be registered in Japan and overseas by simply registering once with a QR code posted on a free Wi-Fi service area or a smartphone app, etc. It is safe to connect automatically. This eliminates the need to register at Wi-Fi points and reduces the risk of personal information being stolen by rogue APs.
To this end, we conducted a Wi-Fi trial operation using this platform through OpenRoaming near the pre-registration counter and departure gate of the 2023 Tokyo Marathon held on March 5, 2023, and demonstrated the use of network slicing in some locations. 5G SA through satellite communication service “Starlink” and mobile phone service “au” provides stable Wi-Fi when lines are congested. We have confirmed that communication capabilities can be secured.
In addition, from March 1, 2023 to March 14, 2023, a trial operation will be carried out at the outdoor tent work area set up in Shinjuku Central Park “Observation Forest”. You can easily connect to Wi-Fi, which is convenient and safe. Just as safe as at home or at work. “For this reason, KDDI, Wi2, and the Tokyo Metropolitan Government have decided to provide TOKYO FREE Wi-Fi as a free Wi-Fi service using a platform that supports this OpenRoaming.
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・Tokyo Metropolitan Government Building No. 2, 3rd Floor
・Tokyo Tourist Information Center (Busta Shinjuku)
・Shinjuku Metropolitan Tax Office (Main Building 4F, Main Building 6F)
・Tokyo Metropolitan Okubo Hospital (3F outpatient waiting area)※
・Nishinjuku Smart Pole (except some)
*Demonstration experiment in progress
https://wi-fi.metro.tokyo.lg.jp/list/
<平台的特點>
(1) Realization of safe and high-speed free Wi-Fi
With a mechanism to verify the legitimacy of the AP through electronic certificates, it can prevent users from connecting even if a fake one is installed. At the same time, the wireless communication part uses different keys for each user to encrypt to prevent eavesdropping. In addition, we are working to realize a more comfortable Wi-Fi environment, such as realizing a communication speed of up to 2.4 Gbps in response to the 6 GHz frequency band (Wi-Fi 6E) that will be put into use in Japan in September 2022. .
(2) Support multiple operating systems and languages
It supports major operating systems (iOS, Android, Windows, macOS) and offers an initial setup system with easy-to-follow guidance. In addition to Japanese, we will also provide user registration procedures in English, Chinese (Simplified), Chinese (Traditional), and Korean. In addition, telephone and e-mail support desks (Japanese and English) are set up, and secure Wi-Fi services using new technologies can be easily used. Wi-Fi connectivity can be integrated into various devices Media response collaboration.
(3) Expand cooperation with external services
It is also possible to connect from various external services that support OpenRoaming. As well as standard connectivity on some smartphones, it’s also available through OpenRoaming compatible apps. It also supports eduroam, an authentication infrastructure for educational and research institutions, and can connect authentication information used by students, faculty and staff at about 300 participating institutions in Japan. Connections with APs, including these services, are automatically collected and converted into data, enabling visualization and demand analysis of the usage status of each installation location.
(4) Collaboration with local government services
By linking with various services provided by local governments, such as disaster prevention apps, you can use free Wi-Fi without installing a new dedicated app. You can easily connect to Wi-Fi in the event of a disaster or sightseeing, and you can secure means of communication even in an emergency. Like traditional free Wi-Fi, it can be customized and deployed under a unique name, such as a local brand.
Where there is a green sticker, you can use TOKYO FREE Wi-Fi for free, which enhances security, is safer, and has unlimited times.
■ Related Links
・S-MAX
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・ Provide OpenRoaming-compatible public Wi-Fi infrastructure that can be used safely | 2023 | KDDI CORPORATION
・Provide public Wi-Fi infrastructure supporting OpenRoaming that can be used safely – Realize a safe Wi-Fi connection environment of international standards for local residents and domestic and foreign travelers – Public wireless LAN Wi2 300, Wi-Fi solution by Wire and Wireless limited company
・Change of free Wi-Fi service for foreign tourists visiting Japan | Tokyo Metropolitan Bureau of Transportation
・TOKYO FREE Wi-Fi (OpenRoaming) – Tokyo’s official secure free Wi-Fi service with enhanced security
