Jupiter Telecommunications Announces August 2007 Subscriber Figures

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 August 31, 2007 served by J:COM’s 21 managed franchises reached approximately 2.72 million, up 478,100, or 21.4% since August 31, 2006.

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 cable television, high-speed Internet access and telephony services reached 4.75 million, up 822,000 or 20.9% since August 31, 2006.

The bundle ratio (average number of services received per subscribing household) is 1.75 as of August 31, 2007 compared to 1.76 as of August 31, 2006, including Cable West Inc. The ratio excluding Cable West Inc. increased to 1.79 as of August 31, 2007 from 1.76 since August 31, 2006. The cable television digital migration rate as of August 31, 2007 increased to 62% from 46% as of August 31, 2006.