Arteria Networks

What Arteria Networks does

Arteria Networks Corporation is a Japanese B2B telecommunications carrier founded in 1997 and headquartered in Tokyo (Sumitomo Fudosan Shimbashi Building, Minato-ku), publicly listed on the Tokyo Stock Exchange (tyo:4423). The company provides enterprise network services built on a self-owned large-capacity optical fiber backbone (the UCOM光 brand, with AS2519 dating to 1994), delivering leased circuits (DynaEther, 1-400Gbps), closed IP-VPN, internet access (100Mbps to 10Gbps), cloud connectivity (AWS, Azure, GCP, Oracle, FJcloud-V, さくらのクラウド), data center services (Tokyo and Osaka), IP telephony, mobile access, and managed security. Sub-brands include UCOM光 (internet access), VECTANT (global VPN), DynaEther (dedicated lines), and VANILA (NFV-based cloud network platform).

The company's revenue model is predominantly subscription-recurring across four streams: corporate network services (leased circuits, VPN, internet, cloud connectivity) typically billed monthly on 1-3 year contracts; ISP services; data center co-location; and building-wide condominium internet delivered via subsidiary Tsunagu Network Communications Inc., in which ARTERIA holds the No. 1 Japan market share (MM Research Institute, March 2025). The ARTERIA Group comprises three wholly-owned subsidiaries: Tsunagu Network Communications (condominium internet), ARTERIA Engineering (telecom construction), and GameWith ARTERIA (esports studio). ARTERIA holds ISO/IEC 27001:2022 and ISO 9001:2015 certifications across the group, operates a sales-led direct enterprise model supplemented by partner resellers and cloud marketplace channels, and participates in international submarine cable consortia including Topaz (Japan-Canada), JAKO (Japan-Korea), and AUG East (Japan-Singapore).

Name

Arteria Networks

Legal name

Arteria Networks Corporation

Website

https://arteria-net.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1997

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

501–1,000 employees

Short description

Arteria Networks is a Japanese B2B telecommunications carrier (TSE: 4423) providing enterprise leased circuits, VPN, internet access, cloud connectivity, and data center services on owned fiber infrastructure, serving medium-to-large corporations and holding the No. 1 Japan share in building-wide condominium ISP services.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Enterprise Telecommunications / Network Services

NAICS

Wired and Wireless Telecommunications Carriers (except Satellite) (51711), Computing Infrastructure Providers, Data Processing, Web Hosting, and Related Services (518), Computer Facilities Management Services (541513)

SIC

Communications Services, Nec (4899)

akta.pro primary industry

Carrier Ethernet Services (E-Line/E-LAN/E-Tree) (HDAIAFAC)

akta.pro secondary industries

Service Provider Edge Routing (PE/BNG/Carrier Ethernet) (HDAFABAC), Network Services & Managed Data Center Networking (HDABAFAM), Network Architecture & Design Services (BPAEAEAA), Wi‑Fi Controllers & WLAN Gateways (On‑prem/Virtual) (HDAFACAC), Network & Connectivity Support (LAN/WAN, Wi‑Fi, ISP/Telco) (BPAAACAD)

Keywords

• Enterprise network services
• Dedicated internet access
• VPN connectivity
• Leased line circuits
• Cloud connectivity

Headquarters

HQ city

Tokyo

HQ country

Japan

HQ region

Asia

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Supply Chain

Revenue model

1. Corporate Network Services: Recurring revenue from enterprise network services including leased circuits, VPN connections, internet access, and cloud connectivity. Services are typically billed monthly with minimum contract periods ranging from 1-3 years.
2. Internet Service Provider (ISP) Services: Monthly subscription fees for internet connectivity services ranging from basic 100Mbps to 10Gbps connections for enterprises.
3. Data Center Services: Co-location and data center services in Tokyo and Osaka locations, providing enterprise customers with rack space and connectivity.
4. Condominium Internet Services: Building-wide internet services for residential condominiums, provided through group company Tsunagu Network Communications Inc. ARTERIA holds leading market share in Japan for this segment.
5. Managed Services: Additional recurring revenue from managed services including VOSS monitoring, router management, and security monitoring services bundled with network connectivity.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Arteria Networks Corporation is a Japanese telecommunications carrier that provides enterprise customers with dedicated internet access, closed-network VPN services, point-to-point Ethernet leased lines, and direct cloud connectivity to AWS, Azure, GCP, and OCI. Its services run over a self-owned optical fiber backbone supplemented by NTT, KDDI, and SoftBank access lines, and are delivered alongside managed security, NFV-based networking (VANILA), and 24/7 monitoring via the proprietary VOSS platform. The company also operates data centers in Tokyo and Osaka and holds the No. 1 share in Japan's building-wide condominium internet market through its group subsidiary Tsunagu Network Communications.

Product overview

ARTERIA Networks operates as a telecommunications carrier offering a comprehensive B2B network services portfolio organized across three core pillars: (1) Internet Access Services — ranging from 100Mbps to 上下最大10Gbps dedicated internet connections under the UCOM光 brand (光ビジネスアクセス, スタンダードギガビットアクセス, プレミアムギガビットアクセス, ファストギガビットアクセス), supplemented by Flet's-based broadband access and mobile broadband; (2) VPN and Leased Circuit Services — including closed IP networks (クローズドIPネットワーク), closed VPN access (閉域VPNアクセス), Global IP-VPN, internet VPN type-R, VPN package plans, and dedicated line products (ダイナイーサ/DynaEther, 専用線アクセス, マルチポイントアクセス, マルチストリームアクセス, ダイナイーサ・ワイド, 国際専用線); and (3) Cloud and Security Services — featuring Secure Cloud Access (セキュアクラウドアクセス) for private connectivity to AWS, Azure, OCI, GCP, FJcloud-V, and さくらのクラウド; the NFV-based VANILA cloud network platform; managed security services (ManagedOps UTM, secure internet gateway, DDoS protection, L2Blocker, vulnerability assessment, compromised account investigation); plus IP telephony and managed Wi-Fi. These services are complemented by VOSS monitoring, multi-carrier access line options (NTT/KDDI/SoftBank), and 24/7 support infrastructure. ARTERIA also holds ISO 9001 (QMS) and ISO/IEC 27001 (ISMS) certifications across its group companies.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• UCOM光: Brand for dedicated internet access services including Fast Gigabit Access, Standard Gigabit Access, Premium Gigabit Access, and related access line services.
• VECTANT
• DynaEther
• VANILA

Products and services

• UCOM光 Fast Gigabit Access (UCOM光 ファストギガビットアクセス) Self-built and self-operated dedicated internet connection service with maximum 10Gbps symmetric speeds, redundant backbone, single-tenant fiber access lines, SLA, and 24/7 support. Offers Standard Plan (best-effort) and Premium Plan (partial bandwidth guarantee) for enterprise customers. Pricing ranges from ¥22,000/month (100Mbps) to ¥170,000/month (10Gbps) on standard tier.
• UCOM光 Standard Gigabit Access (UCOM光 スタンダードギガビットアクセス) Maximum 1Gbps best-effort dedicated internet connection service for enterprises, including SLA, single-tenant fiber line, and 24/7 on-site support. Pricing from ¥26,000/month (500Mbps IP1) to ¥42,000/month (1Gbps IP1).
• UCOM光 Premium Gigabit Access (UCOM光 プレミアムギガビットアクセス) Maximum 1Gbps internet connection service with guaranteed minimum uplink bandwidth (10–100Mbps), SLA, traffic monitoring, and Ping monitoring as standard features for enterprise customers.
• VECTANT Broadband Access (VECTANT ブロードバンドアクセス) Internet provider service using NTT East/West Flet's Hikari or Hikari Collaboration lines, supporting IPoE IPv6 and IPv4 over IPv6 dual-stack connectivity for nationwide coverage.
• UCOM光 Flet's Access / Hikari Access (N) (UCOM光 フレッツ・アクセス, 光アクセス(N)) Optical access line menu using the NTT East/West Hikari Collaboration model, integrating ISP service, billing, and support into a single ARTERIA contract. Supports IPv6 cross-pass connectivity and Flet's Hikari transfer.
• Closed VPN Access (閉域VPNアクセス) Dedicated access line to closed backbone VPN service (Layer 3) providing secure, redundant closed-network connectivity at up to 1Gbps with guaranteed or best-effort bandwidth options. Includes 24/7 on-site maintenance and SLA for enterprise multi-site networks.
• Global IP-VPN (VECTANT) International IP-VPN service connecting domestic and overseas sites through Multi Service Gateway, covering 150+ global regions (including China, Asia, Oceania, North America, Latin America, Europe, Africa) with NOCs in Sydney and Singapore and 24/7 Japanese-language support.
• Internet VPN type-R (インターネットVPN type-R) Full-custom internet-based VPN using IPSec encryption providing cost-effective site-to-site connectivity via public internet. Includes managed routers, 24/7 monitoring, and NEC router SaaS detour feature for Office365.
• VPN Package Plan (VPNパッケージプラン) All-inclusive package plan covering VPN service, construction, and operation costs. Offers closed VPN or internet VPN configurations with single/dual/redundant router setups, 24/7 on-site maintenance, and health monitoring. Starts from ¥14,000/month with 3-year minimum contract.
• Closed IP Network (クローズドIPネットワーク) Multi-carrier closed VPN service with flexible access line options combining self-owned UCOM光 with NTT Flet's, KDDI, and SoftBank lines for carrier-diverse redundancy. Includes VOSS monitoring and Multi Service Gateway for integrated optional services.
• DynaEther Dedicated Line (ダイナイーサ) Fully bandwidth-guaranteed point-to-point Ethernet dedicated line service covering metro to long-haul distances, ranging from 1Gbps to 400Gbps. Three service classes (Single/Dual/Premium), link-down transfer, and 100G/400G ultra-high-speed options for enterprise data center interconnect and submarine cable backhaul.
• UCOM光 Dedicated Line Access (UCOM光 専用線アクセス) Ethernet virtual dedicated line connecting two specified customer sites at 100Mbps to 1Gbps with Standard (best-effort) and Burst (partial bandwidth guarantee) plans. Includes 24/7 on-site maintenance and SLA, with pricing from ¥32,000/month and 1-year minimum contract.
• UCOM光 Multipoint Access (UCOM光 マルチポイントアクセス) Full-mesh multi-point Ethernet service connecting up to 50 sites per contract. Offers Standard (best-effort), Burst (partial guarantee), and Bandwidth-guaranteed plans, with 24/7 support and SLA for enterprise multi-site networks.
• DynaEther Wide (ダイナイーサ・ワイド) Layer 2 multipoint Ethernet service connecting multiple site LANs over ARTERIA's high-speed backbone. Protocol-free, full-mesh, 200Mbps to 1Gbps with optional QoS, with SLA covering delay, fault recovery, and availability.
• International Dedicated Line (国際専用線) International dedicated line connecting Japan to major global cities via submarine cables (PC-1, JUSCN). STM-1 (150Mbps) to STM-4 (600Mbps) options, ring topology with backup routes, 24/7 management and SLA.
• Secure Cloud Access (セキュアクラウドアクセス) Closed-network cloud connectivity service linking customer intranets to cloud platforms (AWS Direct Connect, Azure ExpressRoute, OCI Fast Connect, GCP Dedicated/Partner Interconnect, FJcloud-V, Sakura Cloud) without traversing the public internet. Offered in shared (closed VPN) and dedicated (direct leased line) configurations.
• VANILA NFV Platform NFV-based cloud network service platform delivering virtualized router, remote access, and security functions over ARTERIA's network on a subscription basis. Enables VPN (VANILA), private routing (VANILA PrivateRoute), and multi-function network services without customer hardware investment.
• Secure Mobile Access (セキュアモバイルアクセス) Closed mobile access service enabling corporate network connection via NTT docomo 3G/4G/5G without traversing the internet. SIM-based seamless connectivity for remote work, available as standard plans (10G/20G/30G) or shared capacity plans.
• Multi Remote Access 2 (マルチリモートアクセス2) SSL-VPN remote access service enabling secure intranet connectivity from any internet-connected device, supporting diverse devices and OS. Offers single or redundant gateway configurations with 75 to 800 concurrent connections.
• IP Telephone / Hikari Denwa Business (IP電話, 光電話ビジネス) IP telephony service reducing telecommunications costs and integrating with wide-area network services. Hikari Denwa Business offered as an add-on for broadband access lines for enterprise customers.
• Cloud Wi-Fi (クラウドWi-Fi) End-to-end Wi-Fi service covering planning, deployment, and 24/7 operation with two plans: Cloud Wi-Fi Entry (simple authentication using Aruba APs) and Cloud Wi-Fi Enterprise (WPA2-Enterprise/WPA3, L3/L7 firewall using Cisco Meraki APs). Supports Wi-Fi 6/6E/7 standards with cloud controller management.
• Broadband Mobile Access (D) (ブロードバンドモバイルアクセス(D)) Mobile internet connection service using NTT docomo 3G/LTE/5G networks. SIM-only or mobile router (Wi-Fi up to 10 devices) options, supporting SMS, available as standard, shared capacity, and rate-limit plans.
• ManagedOps UTM Managed Unified Threat Management service with Check Point, Fortinet, and Vario Secure hardware options. Includes firewall, IDS/IPS, URL filtering, malware protection, sandbox, and application control, with 24/7 on-site support and one-stop bundling with ARTERIA internet lines.
• DDoS Protection Service (DDoS対策サービス) DDoS attack protection service with detection and automatic traffic mitigation for IPv4. Three plans offered: Detection (email alert), Detection + Auto-Mitigation Normal, and Detection + Auto-Mitigation Lite, with 24/7 support.
• VOSS (VECTANT Online Support System) Web-based 24/7 monitoring, construction, and trouble notification service for network equipment and servers. Supports ICMP/SNMP polling, performance monitoring, LAN monitoring, portal site, and tiered alert notifications (critical, major, minor, clear).
• Condominium Internet Services (UCOM光 residence, e-mansion) Building-wide internet service for residential condominiums provided through group company Tsunagu Network Communications Inc. ARTERIA holds the No. 1 market share in Japan for this segment, with sub-brands UCOM光 residence and e-mansion.

Quantifiable outcome

• Reduced network operational costs through integrated multi-carrier service provision
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration20 records

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Eleven partnerships are on record, tiered strategic and core.

• AUG (Asia-U.S.-Europe Submarine Cable System)strategicStrategic or Co-development Partner · 17 July 2025ARTERIA Networks participates in the AUG East Japan-Singapore Submarine Optical Cable Project, contributing to international connectivity infrastructure connecting Asia regions.
• JAKO (Japan-Korea Submarine Cable)strategicStrategic or Co-development Partner · 25 June 2025ARTERIA Networks participates in the JAKO Japan-Korea Submarine Optical Cable Project, enhancing regional connectivity between Japan and Korea.
• Topaz Submarine Cable SystemcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 2 July 2024ARTERIA began offering DynaEther leased circuit services for the Topaz submarine cable, providing backhaul from the landing station connecting Japan and Canada to major data centers in Tokyo metropolitan area. Contributes to Japan's digital infrastructure resilience.
• AT TOKYOcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 19 December 2023ARTERIA and AT TOKYO partnership installed the first fiber optic cable to traverse Tokyo Port, enabling data center interconnections via redundant land and marine routes. Improves availability through high-resilience routes and provides high-capacity, low-latency communications network.
• Amazon Web Services (AWS)coreTechnology or IntegrationAWS Direct Connect partner providing dedicated connectivity from ARTERIA network to AWS cloud services. Includes APN Consulting Partner status. Services available at AT TOKYO CC1, AT TOKYO DC12, Equinix TY2, and Equinix OS1 locations.
• Microsoft AzurecoreTechnology or IntegrationExpressRoute partner providing private peering connectivity to Microsoft Azure, Office 365, and Azure Storage services. Available at AT TOKYO CC1 and AT TOKYO DC12 locations.
• Google Cloud Platform (GCP)coreTechnology or IntegrationDedicated Interconnect and Partner Interconnect services for Google Cloud connectivity. Available at AT TOKYO CC1, ComspaceⅠ, and Equinix TY2 locations.
• Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI)coreTechnology or IntegrationFast Connect partner providing private connectivity to Oracle Cloud. Available at AT TOKYO CC1 and NTT Data Dojima locations.
• NTT (NTT East/NTT West)coreTechnology or Integration光コラボレーション partnership for access line provision using NTT's fiber infrastructure. Enables nationwide coverage through Flets services and related光 access offerings.
• AT TOKYO (At Tokyo Corporation)coreTechnology or IntegrationData center partnership for iDC構内アクセス (intra-data center access) services. AT TOKYO CC1 and DC12 locations serve as connectivity hubs for enterprise services.
• Equinix JapancoreTechnology or IntegrationCarrier hotel partnership providing connectivity at Equinix TY2 (Tokyo) and Equinix OS1 (Osaka) locations for enterprise cloud and network connectivity.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Internet Initiative Japan (IIJ): IIJ is Japan's largest independent internet and network service provider focused on enterprise customers, offering comparable services including leased lines, VPN, cloud connectivity (IIJ GIO), and managed security. Closest peer in scale and business model as a non-incumbent enterprise telecom carrier in Japan.
• TOKAI Communications: TOKAI Communications provides fiber-based enterprise network services including leased lines, VPN, and data center services in Japan. A smaller regional alternative carrier with comparable enterprise-focused product mix to Arteria.
• Colt Technology Services: Colt provides enterprise-focused Ethernet, wavelength, VPN, and cloud connectivity services across Europe, Asia (including Japan via Colt Tokyo), and North America. Directly comparable as a carrier specializing in dedicated enterprise connectivity with on-net data center presence.

Broad incumbents

• NTT Communications (NTT Ltd.): NTT's enterprise arm provides Arcstar global VPN, dedicated lines, cloud connectivity, and managed services. As Japan's largest carrier, NTT is both a competitor and a wholesale access line partner to Arteria, competing across virtually all of Arteria's enterprise product portfolio.
• KDDI Corporation: KDDI provides enterprise network services, international VPN, data center, and cloud connectivity. As Japan's second-largest carrier, KDDI is a primary competitor and access-line partner, with overlapping product offerings in leased circuits, internet access, and SD-WAN.
• SoftBank Corp. SoftBank provides enterprise connectivity, mobile, and cloud services to Japanese corporates. Operates as both a competitor and an access-line partner to Arteria, with comparable enterprise offerings in internet access and dedicated lines.
• Verizon Business: Verizon Business provides global enterprise network services including MPLS, SD-WAN, dedicated internet, and managed security. Comparable in product mix to Arteria's enterprise portfolio but operates at vastly larger global scale.
• Lumen Technologies: Lumen provides enterprise wavelength, Ethernet, VPN, and managed network services globally. Comparable as a dedicated-enterprise carrier with similar Ethernet/wavelength portfolio to Arteria's DynaEther and international services.

Regional players

• Biglobe Inc. Biglobe is a Japanese ISP and network service provider offering enterprise connectivity, cloud, and IoT services. Smaller and more consumer-weighted than Arteria but operates in overlapping enterprise connectivity segments within Japan.

Others

• NEC Networks & System Integration: NEC Networks & System Integration provides network system integration, design, and managed services to Japanese enterprises. Adjacent rather than directly competitive — operates as both an integrator that could partner with or compete against Arteria for enterprise network contracts.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Subsidiaries3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds2 records

Investors2 records

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M&A

Investments

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