NTT, Inc.

Telecommunications and IT Servicesgroup.ntt

Company typePublic
Founded1979
HeadquartersTokyo, Japan
Headcount5,001–10,000
GTM typeB2B
OfferingServices

NTT, Inc. firmographics

Firmographics

Name: NTT, Inc.
Legal name: NTT, Inc.
Website: https://group.ntt
Company type: Public
Founded year: 1979
Operating status: Operating
Headcount range: 5,001–10,000 employees
Ownership category
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NTT, Inc. industry classification

Industry

Product category: Telecommunications and IT Services
NAICS: Computing Infrastructure Providers, Data Processing, Web Hosting, and Related Services (518), Computing Infrastructure Providers, Data Processing, Web Hosting, and Related Services (518210)
SIC: Telephone Communications (No Radiotelephone) (4813), Communications Services, Nec (4899)
akta.pro primary industry: Telecom Synchronization (BITS/SSU/PRC/PRS) (HDAFAKAF)
akta.pro secondary industries: NTN-Enabled Emergency, Government & Defense Communications (Public Safety, Tactical, Resilience) (HDAIAJAJ), Traditional CDN (Static & Dynamic Content Acceleration) (HDABAGAA)

Keywords

Telecommunications services
IT services
Data center services
Cloud infrastructure
Managed services

Where NTT, Inc. is headquartered

Location

Headquarters

HQ city: Tokyo
HQ country: Japan
HQ region: Asia

Offices1 record

Markets served

NTT, Inc. business model

Business model

GTM type: B2B
Offering type: Services
Cost components: Technology or R&D, Personnel, Infrastructure, Operations, Supply Chain, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

Telecommunications Services: Integrated ICT business including mobile, fixed-line, and network services through NTT DOCOMO, NTT East, NTT West, and NTT Communications subsidiaries. Generates recurring revenue from subscriber-based services.
Global Solutions / IT Services: NTT DATA Group provides system integration, consulting, and managed services to enterprise and government clients globally across 70+ countries.
Data Center Services: NTT Global Data Centers operates 160+ data centers across 20 markets, providing colocation and managed data center services to hyperscalers and enterprises. Recently signed 130MW of capacity leases with unnamed hyperscale cloud providers.
Hardware and Equipment Sales: Sale of telecommunications equipment, optical transceivers, and related hardware products.

Pricing tiers

Model	Billing	Price
Subscription	Annual	B2B enterprise services - custom quoting required

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels7 records

NTT, Inc. product offering

Product offering

Core offering

NTT, Inc. is a Japanese telecommunications and technology conglomerate providing integrated ICT services, global IT solutions, and regional communications through wholly-owned subsidiaries including NTT DOCOMO, NTT DATA Group, NTT East, NTT West, and NTT Communications. The company delivers mobile and fixed-line telecommunications, system integration, managed IT services, cloud and data center services across 160+ facilities in 20 markets, and is developing next-generation IOWN optical networking and photonics-electronics convergence technologies for AI infrastructure.

Product overview

NTT, Inc. is a Japanese telecommunications and technology conglomerate operating through a platform-plus-modules architecture. The core offerings include IOWN (Innovative Optical and Wireless Network), a next-generation infrastructure initiative comprising All-Photonics Network (APN) for optical networking and Photonics-Electronics Convergence (PEC) technology for AI data centers. The portfolio extends through NTT DATA Group ($30+ billion technology services subsidiary), NTT Global Data Centers (2GW+ capacity across 160+ facilities), DOCOMO (mobile operations including Japan's first commercial 5G core on AWS), and specialized ventures including NTT Circurust (circular economy), IOWN AI Fund ($500M investment vehicle), and Optical Quantum Computing initiatives. The company serves enterprise clients through AI solutions like INDYCAR race intelligence, in-network computing (Inc Edge), and voice certification services, while advancing research through partnerships with OptQC, Mbryonics (space optics), and participation in IOWN Global Forum standards.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

IOWN: Innovative Optical and Wireless Network - next-generation communications infrastructure using photonics technology
IOWN APN
IOWN AI Fund
AI Constellation

Products and services

IOWN (Innovative Optical and Wireless Network)
NTT Global Data Centers
NTT DATA IT Services
DOCOMO 5G Core on AWS
NTT Bengaluru 4 Data Center
NTT DATA AI Agent Service
Edgecore Open Fabric for IOWN
Space Optical Communications
Sovereign AI Package
Optical Wireless Power Transmission
Voice Certification Business
IOWN AI Fund
Optical Fiber Sensing Technology

Quantifiable outcome

Up to 100x less power consumption, 125x increase in capacity, 200x reduction in end-to-end delays vs conventional infrastructure
+3 more outcomes

Companies that use NTT, Inc.

Customer profile

Named customers7 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

NTT, Inc. technology and API

Technology

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API: No
API docs
API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

AI capability15 records

Feature6 records

NTT, Inc. partnerships and signals

Strategic signal

Partnerships

17 partnerships are on record, tiered minor, core and flagship.

J.LeagueminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 19 June 2026Conducted trial using private 5G network for multi-camera live transmission during J.League match at MUFG Stadium, demonstrating real-time video transmission capabilities.
Mitsubishi MaterialscoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 16 June 2026Establishing NTT Circurust joint venture to integrate recycled materials supply with attribute information communication across supply chains for end-of-life IT equipment and telecommunications infrastructure.
GlobalFoundriescoreTechnology or Integration · 12 June 2026Added silicon photonics support to Keysight's ADS Photonic Designer software for high-speed optical interconnect programs powering AI infrastructure.
MbryonicscoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 11 June 2026Strategic partnership to develop optical networking technology for space communications, integrating NTT's DSP technology into Mbryonics' Optical Communications Transceiver platform for 'Internet in Space'.
BroadcomcoreTechnology or Integration · 10 June 2026Part of IOWN ecosystem and fund; collaborating on photonic-electronics convergence devices commercialization planned for 2026.
Keysight TechnologiescoreTechnology or Integration · 6 June 2026Expanded collaboration on 6G channel modeling with NTT DOCOMO and NTT, advancing measurement-driven channel modeling and distributed MIMO simulation using real-world radio propagation data.
Quantum Technology CompaniescoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 2 June 2026Investors assessing quantum computing companies including IBM, Google, Fujitsu, IonQ, D-Wave, NTT, Fixstars, and Hamamatsu Photonics as Japan designates quantum technology as one of 17 strategic growth sectors.
Edgecore Networks (Accton Company)coreTechnology or Integration · 28 May 2026Edgecore announced Edgecore Open Fabric: Built for IOWN platform at Computex 2026, combining optical switching, composable compute, and direct liquid cooling for AI infrastructure beyond 100kW rack power densities.
AMD, Intel, MarvellcoreTechnology or Integration · 28 May 2026Ecosystem partners for Edgecore Open Fabric IOWN platform delivering 102.4 Tbps intra-datacenter optical bandwidth with 160 nanosecond latency.
Penske Entertainment (INDYCAR)flagshipStrategic or Co-development Partner · 25 May 2026Multi-year partnership extension positioning NTT as Official Technology Partner for INDYCAR and Indianapolis Motor Speedway, deploying AI-driven race operations, fan engagement tools, and sustainability tracking.
IBMcoreTechnology or Integration · 6 April 2026Partnered with IBM for 2nm chip technology development using gate-all-around technology; Rapidus licensed IBM technology for semiconductor manufacturing.
NTT Urban DevelopmentcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 30 March 2026Handling main construction and site redevelopment for Tokyo's Institute of Science Tokyo planned robot city testbed in Meguro Ward, 39-story complex targeted for fiscal year 2031.
Swissto12coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 23 March 2026Space Compass (NTT + Sky Perfect JSAT JV) contracted Swissto12 to build optical relay GEO satellite using HummingSat platform for high-speed data relay between LEO and GEO orbits.
Amazon Web Services (AWS)coreTechnology or Integration · 5 March 2026NTT DOCOMO launched Japan's first commercial 5G core network on AWS during MWC 2026, with NEC supplying cloud-native software stack redesigned for hybrid deployment.
ESTsoftminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 12 February 2026MOU to deploy AI human service Perso Interactive in Japanese taxis to help foreign tourists overcome language barriers through real-time interpretation.
Mitsubishi Heavy IndustriescoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 11 February 2026Joint demonstration of world's most efficient laser wireless power transmission: 152 Watts over 1 kilometer with 15% efficiency at Nanki-Shirahama Airport, combining NTT's beam shaping with MHI's light receiving technology.
McKinsey & CompanyminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 28 February 2025Published joint report on AI infrastructure opportunities for telecom operators, positioning NTT as a key player in building AI infrastructure.

Scale indicators11 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights8 records

NTT, Inc. competitors and assessment

Company assessment

Direct peers

Verizon Communications: Major US-based telecom operator offering mobile, fixed-line, and enterprise services. Comparable to NTT as a large incumbent telecom with significant infrastructure footprint and enterprise focus.
AT&T: US telecom giant with mobile, fixed-line, and managed services businesses. Direct comparable to NTT in scale, business model, and global enterprise services positioning.
China Mobile: World's largest mobile operator by subscribers. Comparable to NTT in wireless carrier scale, 5G investment, and government-backed R&D programs in advanced networks.
Deutsche Telekom: European telecom incumbent operating T-Mobile globally and fixed-line in Europe. Comparable to NTT as a multi-national telecom with enterprise IT services arm (T-Systems) and data center operations.
KDDI: Japanese competitor operating mobile (au), fixed-line, and data center businesses. Most direct domestic competitor to NTT in Japanese telecom and DC markets.
Equinix: Global data center colocation operator with 260+ facilities. Direct comparable to NTT Global Data Centers in serving hyperscale customers with interconnection and colocation services.
Orange: French telecom incumbent with European and African operations plus enterprise IT services (Orange Business). Comparable to NTT in incumbent telco profile with managed services expansion.
BT Group: UK incumbent telecom with fixed-line, mobile (EE), and enterprise services. Comparable to NTT in incumbent fixed-line heritage, enterprise pivot, and government customer focus.

Broad incumbents

SoftBank Group: Japanese conglomerate with telecom (SoftBank Corp), semiconductor (ARM), and AI investments. Comparable to NTT in being a Japan-based tech/telecom conglomerate with global AI ambitions.

Regional players

Telstra: Australian telecom incumbent with Asia-Pacific enterprise ambitions. Comparable to NTT in incumbent telco profile with data center and enterprise IT services expansion.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

NTT, Inc. financial estimates

Financial estimate

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

NTT, Inc. leadership team

Management profile

Number of profiles

Profiles10 records

NTT, Inc. subsidiaries and ownership

Company hierarchy

Subsidiaries9 records

NTT, Inc. funding detail

Funding detail

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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NTT, Inc. M&A and investment

M&A and investment

M&A6 records

Investments23 records

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Frequently asked questions about NTT, Inc.

What does NTT, Inc. do?

Is NTT, Inc. a public or private company?

NTT, Inc. is a public company. It is classified as public and is currently operating.

When was NTT, Inc. founded?

NTT, Inc. was founded in 1979. It employs 5,001 to 10,000 people.

Where is NTT, Inc. based?

NTT, Inc. is headquartered in Tokyo, Japan, in the Asia region.

How does NTT, Inc. make money?

Four revenue lines are on record. Telecommunications Services are the primary driver. The others are global Solutions / IT Services, data Center Services and hardware and Equipment Sales.

Who are NTT, Inc.'s main competitors?

Direct peers on record are Verizon Communications, AT&T, China Mobile, Deutsche Telekom, KDDI, Equinix, Orange and BT Group. SoftBank Group is listed as a broad incumbent. Telstra is listed as a regional player.

Does NTT, Inc. have an API?

No public API is recorded for NTT, Inc..

What industry is NTT, Inc. in?

NTT, Inc.'s product category is Telecommunications and IT Services. Its primary akta.pro industry code is HDAFAKAF, Telecom Synchronization (BITS/SSU/PRC/PRS), with a secondary code of HDAIAJAJ, NTN-Enabled Emergency, Government & Defense Communications (Public Safety, Tactical, Resilience). Its NAICS code is 518 and its SIC code is 4813.