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I want to consider the migration destination from ADSL whose service is about to end

In the past, ADSL was a standard Internet connection, but NTT has already stopped accepting new applications and the service will be terminated on January 31, 2023, and it is becoming a thing of the past. If you are still using ADSL, it may be time to think about where to move. There are various migration destinations such as optical lines and home routers, but I want to choose wisely considering my own Internet usage situation. ● NTT will end its service on January 31, 2023 ADSL, which was once synonymous with high-speed Internet connection, will be terminated by NTT East and NTT West on January 31, 2023. First, let's explain the reason and trends in the industry. There are two reasons why ADSL will be terminated. The first is a decrease in the number of users. With the spread of high-speed smartphone communications such as optical lines and 4G / 5G, the number of ADSL users is decreasing year by year. ADSL used to have more than 5 million contracts for NTT East and West Japan, but it will not reach 400,000 in March 2021. If the number of usage decreases by this amount, the cost of maintenance work and support work cannot be covered, and the service must be stopped. In addition, the analog line of the telephone line is scheduled to be abolished in 2025. One of the reasons is that ADSL is destined to become unusable sooner or later because it is a communication method that uses analog lines. ● Other ADSL operators are expected to end the service Not only NTT but also other ADSL operators have announced the end of the service. For example, Yahoo! BB ADSL will end at the end of March 2024. When it comes to Yahoo! BB ADSL, the sales expansion strategy of distributing modems for free on the streets was once a hot topic. ● Options for migrating from ADSL As the service is about to end, those who are currently using ADSL should consider migrating. So I would like to introduce five candidates. ● High-speed, stable optical line The first possible migration destination is an optical line. Boasting a maximum communication speed of 10 Gbps, not only download but also upload is fast, and the response speed (Ping value) of the server is also high, so it can be used stably for any purpose. In addition, because many businesses provide optical lines, competition is fierce and there are many advantageous campaigns. If you combine contracts with mobile phone lines, electricity, and gas, the charges may be reduced indefinitely, and the charges may be reduced. ● Home router that does not require construction and is easy to install Home router is recommended for people who move a lot or who find it troublesome to construct. It makes it possible to use the Internet line at home using the line of a mobile phone, and it can be said that it is easy to use if you make a contract and plug the home router into an outlet. Recently, home routers that use high-speed 5G communication have also appeared, and their communication speed is comparable to that of ordinary optical lines. However, the upload speed and the response speed of the server may not reach the optical line. ● Mobile Wi-Fi that can be used at home or on the go If you live alone and use the Internet only where you are, you can choose mobile Wi-Fi. If you carry it outside, you can save giga on your smartphone, and you can easily use the Internet from your laptop while you are out. However, because it is powered by a battery, the radio wave connection may be poor and the communication speed may be limited depending on the location. It is also important to note that communication will not be possible if the battery runs out. ● Cable TV where you can watch TV beautifully If you watch TV often, the Internet line by cable TV is one of the candidates. A plan that is bundled with the viewing rights of pay TV channels will be cheaper than contracting individually. Another advantage is that the TV can be viewed more stably and clearly than the antenna. The drawback of cable TV is the slow upload speed. Also, for downloads, we are using a cable for TV broadcast transmission, so in terms of stability, we will give up one step to optical lines. ● If you don't need a fixed internet connection, you can choose to use only a smartphone. Recently, more and more people are using smartphones instead of using a computer. One option is to just use your smartphone instead of taking the plunge and signing up for a fixed internet connection. You can usually communicate with your smartphone and use the tethering function of your smartphone only when you need a computer to work without a fixed line. Please note that the communication speed may be limited if too much communication is performed on the smartphone. If you are aiming for the last minute, communication may occur unintentionally due to an update of the OS or application, and the communication speed may be limited. ● There are various options, and I want you to choose the service that suits you. There are various candidates for the Internet line to be migrated from ADSL. Since each has its own characteristics, I would like you to choose a service that suits your usage situation. However, it may be difficult to find a cheap service equivalent to ADSL. If you want to keep the charges as low as possible, you can choose to use only your smartphone instead of subscribing to a fixed internet connection. When the ADSL service is about to end, it is possible that the Internet line, which requires construction, will be flooded with inquiries and it will be difficult to make reservations for construction. It is recommended to move early. (Writer Hauser)