Tokyo, Japan -- Jupiter Telecommunications Co., Ltd. (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 June 30, 2009 served by J:COMs 23 consolidated franchises reached approximately 3.22 million, up 459,600, or 16.7% since June 30, 2008. Combined revenue generating units (RGUs) for cable television, high-speed Internet access and telephony services reached approximately 5.78 million, up 846,200 or 17.2% since June 30, 2008. The bundle ratio (average number of services received per subscribing household) was unchanged at 1.79 as of June 30, 2009 from June 30, 2008, due to the inclusion of Jyohoku New Media Co., Ltd. (Taito Cable Television) and former Mediatti group companies (Mediatti). The ratio excluding Taito Cable Television and Mediatti increased to 1.83 as of June 30, 2009 from 1.79 as of June 30, 2008. The cable television digital migration rate as of June 30, 2009 increased to 85% from 73% as of June 30, 2008.
Year-Over-Year Subscribing Household Comparisons:
Total consolidated managed systems : 23 franchises, 48 systems Revenue Generating Units Cable Television High-speed Internet Access Telephony RGU Total *1 Total Subscribing Households *2 As of June 30, 2009