Dream Train Internet

Name

Dream Train Internet

Legal name

DREAM TRAIN INTERNET INC.

Website

https://dream.jp

Company type

Private

Founded year

1995

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Internet Services

NAICS

Wired and Wireless Telecommunications Carriers (except Satellite) (51711)

SIC

Services-Computer Programming, Data Processing, Etc. (7370)

akta.pro primary industry

DSL Broadband Providers (xDSL) (HDAIABAD)

Keywords

• Fiber optic internet
• Mobile SIM services
• WiMAX broadband
• Cloud storage
• Email hosting

Headquarters

HQ city

Tokyo

HQ country

Japan

HQ region

Asia

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Internet接続サービス (Fiber/Mobile): Monthly subscription fees for fiber optic internet services (DTI光, DTI with ・ドコモ光, auひかり, DTI WiMAX 2+, DTI SIM) providing recurring revenue. Customers pay monthly fees ranging from approximately 374円 to 5,610円 depending on service type and plan tier.
2. メールサービス (Ubicプラン): Optional email service (Ubic plan) at 220円/月 providing additional email addresses and mail storage for customers who want to maintain DTI email addresses.
3. ServersMan@Disk クラウドストレージ: Cloud storage service (ServersMan@Disk) starting at 220円/月, offering online data storage and sharing capabilities.
4. IP電話サービス (DTIフォン-C): VoIP telephone service (DTIフォン-C) at 330円/月, offering free calls between DTI members and discounted rates for domestic and international calls.
5. オプションサービス: Various optional add-on services including IPv6 router rental, VPN services, virus checking upgrades, spam blocking, and remote PC support, generating additional monthly revenue per service.
6. 機器販売 (WiMAX/モバイル): Sale of mobile devices and WiMAX routers, with some plans offering device purchase options rather than rental.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Dream Train Internet (DTI) is a Japanese internet service provider offering fixed-line fiber optic broadband (DTI Hikari, DTI with docomo Hikari, au Hikari), budget mobile SIM and WiMAX services, cloud storage (ServersMan@Disk), and email hosting. The company primarily resells and layers provider services on top of carrier infrastructure from NTT, KDDI, and UQ Communications, bundling ISP features such as IPv6 IPoE connectivity, free security filtering, and member discount programs.

Product overview

DTI (Dream Train Internet) is an internet service provider with 30 years of experience since its founding in October 1995. The company operates primarily as a reseller and provider services company, bundling its own services with infrastructure from major Japanese carriers including NTT Docomo (mobile/SIM), KDDI (au fiber/mobile), UQ Communications (WiMAX), and SoftBank/Y!mobile (legacy LTE). The product portfolio centers on fixed-line broadband (fiber internet under DTI 光, DTI with pdocomo光, DTI 光 with フレッツ brands, and auひかり), mobile services (DTI SIM budget MVNO, DTI WiMAX 2+), cloud storage (ServersMan@Disk), email services (Ubicプラン, MyMail webmail), and IP telephony (DTI Phone-C, now legacy). DTI differentiates through bundled pricing, IPv6 IPoE technology, and the cross-service DTI Club Off membership benefit. All internet service customers receive access to MyDTI self-service portal, free email addresses, and security features.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• DTI 光: Fiber optic internet service combining NTT Flet's lines with DTI as provider
• DTI with pdocomo光
• DTI SIM
• DTI WiMAX 2+
• ServersMan@Disk
• Ubic
• DTI Club Off

Products and services

• DTI Hikari (DTI 光) Standalone fiber optic internet service that bundles NTT Flets Hikari fiber lines with DTI's provider service, IPv6 IPoE connectivity, and DTI Club Off membership benefits, targeted at Japanese households.
• DTI with docomo Hikari (DTI with ドコモ光) Fiber optic service combining NTT docomo Hikari fiber infrastructure with DTI as the provider, offering docomo Hikari set discounts, IPv6 IPoE, and bundled access to video streaming services such as Disney+, DAZN, and HikariTV.
• DTI Hikari Simple Plan (DTI 光シンプルプラン) Provider-only internet service for customers who already have NTT Flets Hikari installed, delivering DTI's ISP service without bundling fiber line costs.
• DTI Hikari with Flets (DTI 光 with フレッツ) Internet service option that pairs a new NTT Flets Hikari fiber installation with DTI's provider services at the point of sale.
• DTI Hikari with Flets Light (DTI 光 with フレッツライト) Budget-priced fiber service using NTT Flets Hikari Light, designed for lighter internet users with usage-based billing.
• au Hikari (auひかり) via DTI Resold KDDI au Hikari fiber internet service with up to 10Gbps speeds, bundling with au/UQ mobile services and cashback promotions up to ¥38,000.
• DTI SIM Budget mobile SIM service (MVNO) on the NTT Docomo network with no minimum contract period, multiple data plans starting at ¥660/month, and the Sugoi Giga daily 1.4GB plan.
• DTI SIM LE Lower-priced SIM option in the DTI SIM lineup with reduced features and pricing for budget-conscious mobile users.
• DTI WiMAX 2+
• DTI LTE YM Plan (DTI LTE YMプラン) Legacy mobile LTE service using SoftBank/Y!mobile network infrastructure, with pocket WiFi device rental and 2-year contract; no longer accepting new applications.
• ServersMan@Disk Cloud storage service starting at ¥220/month, enabling file access from any device or location with online storage, file sharing, and synchronization features.
• Ubic Plan (Ubicプラン)
• DTI Phone-C (DTIフォンC)

Quantifiable outcome

• DTI 光×SIMセット割 provides 165円/月 discount on DTI 光 when combined with DTI SIM subscription
• +1 more outcomes

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration16 records

Feature7 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• NTT DoCoMo (NTTコミュニケーションズ)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDTI serves as an authorized ISP partner for NTT DoCoMo's ・ドコモ光 fiber optic service, offering combined 光コラボ services with DTI's provider infrastructure. DTI provides IPv6 IPoE connection, spam filtering, virus checking, and other ISP services bundled with DoCoMo's fiber network. The partnership enables DTI to reach DoCoMo's large mobile customer base for cross-selling fiber internet services.
• KDDI (au)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDTI is an authorized provider for KDDI's auひかり fiber optic internet service, reselling the service with DTI-specific bonuses including up to 38,000円 cashback. DTI manages customer service and billing for its auひかり subscribers, while KDDI provides the underlying fiber infrastructure and network.
• NTT東日本 / NTT 西日本coreTechnology or IntegrationDTI utilizes NTT East and NTT West's フレッツ光 (Flets) fiber optic infrastructure for its DTI光, DTI光シンプルプラン, and DTI 光 with フレッツ services. As a 光コラボレーション事業者 (hikari-collaboration operator), DTI combines NTT's fiber network with its own ISP services including IPv6 IPoE connectivity, email, and security features.
• UQコミュニケーションズ (UQ Communications)coreTechnology or IntegrationDTI WiMAX 2+ services utilize UQ Communications' WiMAX network infrastructure, which is a subsidiary of KDDI. UQ provides the wireless network capacity and coverage that enables DTI to offer mobile WiMAX services. DTI rebrands and resells the service with its own pricing plans and customer support.
• フリービット (Freebit)coreOthersFreebit Co., Ltd. (フリービット株式会社) is the parent company or key affiliated company behind DTI. The MyDTI login page footer includes the Freebit logo, and DTI's registered office is located within Freebit's facilities. Freebit provides infrastructure and potentially shared services with DTI.

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Biglobe: Biglobe is one of Japan's largest independent ISPs, offering fiber broadband (Biglobe光), mobile SIM/MVNO (Biglobeモバイル), and email/cloud services. Closely comparable to DTI in product mix and domestic direct-to-consumer focus.
• So-net (Sony Network Communications): So-net is a long-standing Japanese ISP under Sony offering fiber (So-net 光), mobile (NURO Mobile), and value-added services. Comparable to DTI in fixed-line broadband positioning and MVNO mobile offering.
• @nifty: @nifty is a Japanese ISP operated by FCN that sells fiber broadband (@nifty光), mobile services, and related telecom products directly to consumers, mirroring DTI's horizontal ISP+mobile model.
• Internet Initiative Japan (IIJ): IIJ is a major Japanese internet and network service provider operating IIJmio mobile MVNO and enterprise connectivity. Comparable to DTI in providing consumer-focused broadband/MVNO services, though IIJ also has a much larger enterprise business.
• ASAHI Net: ASAHI Net is a Japanese ISP founded in the 1990s offering fiber (ASAHI Net 光), mobile (ASAHI Net LTE), and email/security add-ons. Closely comparable to DTI in age, product scope, and consumer ISP positioning.
• Plala (NTT PLALA): Plala is an NTT Group-affiliated Japanese ISP offering Plala光 fiber and bundled video services to households. Comparable to DTI as a fiber broadband plus content bundling ISP serving Japanese consumers.
• mineo (K-opti): mineo is a Japanese mobile MVNO offering single, dual, and triple-carrier SIM plans at budget price points with strong community features. Comparable to DTI SIM in MVNO positioning, no-contract plans, and price-sensitive consumer segment.

Broad incumbents

• UQ Mobile (KDDI/UQ Communications): UQ Mobile is the consumer mobile brand of UQ Communications (KDDI subsidiary) offering WiMAX+5G and mobile connectivity. Directly comparable to DTI's WiMAX 2+ offering on the same underlying UQ network.
• Yahoo! BB (SoftBank): Yahoo! BB is SoftBank's historical consumer broadband and ISP brand offering fiber/DSL and mobile bundles. Comparable to DTI as a major Japanese direct-to-consumer ISP with bundled telecom services.
• Rakuten Mobile / Rakuten Broadband: Rakuten offers mobile (Rakuten Mobile), fiber (Rakuten Hikari), and bundled ISP services in Japan. Comparable to DTI as a full-stack ISP and mobile provider competing for the same household customers.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xtwitter.com/DTI_official
• Facebookfacebook.com/dream.train.internet

Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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