Lifestyle
Japan — Living: Internet
Internet access in Japan, from World Bank Open Data: individuals using the internet 85.5 % of population (2024); fixed broadband subscriptions 38.6 per 100 people (2023); mobile cellular subscriptions 178 per 100 people (2023).
VerifiedGovernment / official sourceWorld Bank — World Development Indicators (World Bank Open Data)Last reviewed: 2026-10-18
Key facts
- Individuals using the Internet: 85.5 % of population (2024)
- Fixed broadband subscriptions: 38.6 per 100 people (2023)
- Mobile cellular subscriptions: 178 per 100 people (2023)
Costs
- NURO Hikari residential fiber (apartment): ~¥2,980/month
- NURO Hikari residential fiber (house): ~¥3,980/month
Timelines
- NTT 25 Gbps FLET'S Hikari 25G rollout begins: March 2026, Tokyo initially
What these figures do not cover
These indicators describe national access and take-up. Provider names, plan prices, speeds in a given city and how to sign up are not covered here.