Tsuno Future Foundation and USEN NETWORKS Collaborate to Launch "Tsuno Hikari powered by USEN NETWORKS" Family Internet Service for Tsuno Town Residents

The Tsuno Future Town Development Promotion Organization (Location: Tsuno Town, Koyu District, Miyazaki Prefecture, Representative Director: Masanori Minamiyama, hereinafter referred to as Tsuno Future Foundation) and USEN NETWORKS Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Shinagawa, Tokyo, President and Representative Director: Kazuki Kanda, hereinafter referred to as USEN NETWORKS), part of the USEN & U-NEXT GROUP, have collaborated to create a regional return mechanism through communication infrastructure. Starting today, April 3 (Fri), they will offer "Tsuno Hikari powered by USEN NETWORKS," a fiber optic internet service for town residents that includes the Tsuno Town electronic local currency "Tsuno Coin." ## Background of Collaboration Tsuno Town in Miyazaki Prefecture signed a "Comprehensive Partnership Agreement for Regional Revitalization" with USEN NETWORKS in November 2025, and have been jointly promoting initiatives for the digital transformation of the region and problem-solving. ※Press release regarding the comprehensive partnership agreement with USEN NETWORKS: https://usen-networks.co.jp/news/pkobo_news/upload/85-0link_file.pdf As part of the specific initiatives under this agreement, to further enhance the communication environment within the town, the "Tsuno Future Foundation," responsible for regional promotion, and USEN NETWORKS have newly collaborated to launch "Tsuno Hikari powered by USEN NETWORKS" as a fiber optic service for town residents. The primary objective of this collaboration is not merely infrastructure development, but the "creation of a regional ecosystem." By returning a portion of monthly communication fees to residents as the digital local currency "Tsuno Coin," this initiative aims to shift infrastructure spending, which previously flowed out of town, to consumption within the town. It promotes a new regional revitalization model that simultaneously enhances resident convenience and activates the local economy. ## Contribution to SDGs through this Agreement This initiative contributes to the achievement of the following SDGs goals: * Goal 4 (Quality Education): Supports the improvement of comfortable online learning environments in every household. * Goal 8 (Decent Work and Economic Growth): Promotes the revitalization of the local economy through the return and utilization of "Tsuno Coin." * Goal 9 (Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure): Develops stable fiber optic infrastructure that residents can easily access. * Goal 11 (Sustainable Cities and Communities): Contributes to sustainable community development through the provision of stable communication infrastructure and the promotion of intra-regional economic circulation. ## What is "Tsuno Hikari powered by USEN NETWORKS"? This is a regionally beneficial personal fiber optic internet service where a portion of monthly internet usage fees is awarded as Tsuno Town's digital local currency, "Tsuno Coin." Furthermore, by utilizing the "Flets Hikari" line equipment provided by NTT West, you can enjoy the service at an affordable price without compromising service quality or speed. ## Service Outline * Application Period: Starting sequentially from Friday, April 3, 2026 *1 * How to Apply: Please apply from the dedicated page *2 * Benefit Details: ① Limited to the first 100 applicants: Grant of Tsuno Coin worth ¥5,000 *3 * ② Continuous Monthly Use: Grant of Tsuno Coin worth ¥500 every month * ③ New installation construction fee waived for first-time fiber optic line contract customers * ④ Contract administrative fee waived *1: Subject to change or termination without prior notice. *2 Dedicated Page: https://usen-networks.ne.jp/tsuno_hikari *3: As this is a first-come, first-served offer, it may end without prior notice depending on application status. ## Plan Details Plans are available tailored to your housing type (detached house, apartment). | Plan | Residence Type | New Installation Fee | Administrative Fee | Monthly Usage Fee (Tax Incl.) | |---|---|---|---|---| | USEN Hikari 01 (v6) Family | Detached House | Free *4 | Free *5 | ¥4,840 | | USEN Hikari 01 (v6) Mansion | Apartment Building | Free *4 | Free *5 | ¥4,400 | *4: The basic installation fee for new applicants will be waived up to ¥22,000 (tax incl.). Please note that additional charges (not covered by the free offer) will apply for specific time slot requests, weekend/holiday installations, or evening work (5:00 PM - 8:30 PM). *5: The administrative fee of ¥4,950 (tax incl.) for new applicants, and ¥3,850 (tax incl.) for business line changes and transfers, will be waived. ## What is "Tsuno Coin" Digital Local Currency? Tsuno Coin is a digital local currency issued by Tsuno Town, Miyazaki Prefecture, where 1 coin is equivalent to 1 yen and can be used at affiliated stores within the town. Through QR code payments via a smartphone app or dedicated card, it allows for easy cashless shopping and other transactions, promoting consumption activities and a virtuous cycle of the economy within the region. ## What is "USEN Hikari 01"? "USEN Hikari 01" is a personal fiber optic internet service that utilizes the "Flets Hikari" line equipment provided by NTT East and NTT West. It offers affordable pricing without compromising quality or speed. By bundling it with the "01NET" provider service, it provides further cost benefits and reduces the user burden of having separate billing for fiber optic lines and provider services. "USEN Hikari 01" Service Site: https://01.usen-networks.ne.jp ## Company Overview **USEN NETWORKS Co., Ltd.** Address: Meguro Central Square, 3-1-1 Kami-Osaki, Shinagawa-ku, Tokyo Representative: Kazuki Kanda, President and Representative Director Established: June 16, 2017 URL: https://usen-networks.co.jp Official Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/usennetworks_official **Tsuno Future Town Development Promotion Organization** Location: Kawakita 4831-2, Tsuno Town, Koyu District, Miyazaki Prefecture Representative Director: Masanori Minamiyama Official Website: https://tsuno-foundation.or.jp **[For Media Inquiries]** U-NEXT HOLDINGS Corporation Public Relations Department TEL: 03-6823-2010 E-MAIL: [email protected] Inquiry Form: Here Tsuno Future Town Development Promotion Organization Inquiry Form: Here **[For Service Inquiries]** USEN NETWORKS Co., Ltd. Product Planning Division, Marketing Promotion Department, Ishikawa E-MAIL: [email protected]