U.S. reiterates importance of reducing NTT hookup fees

U.S. reiterates importance of reducing NTT hookup fees

TOKYO, Japan - Deputy U.S. Trade Representative Richard Fisher (L) is pictured as Japan and the United States begin two-day deregulation talks in Tokyo on March 21. Fisher earlier reiterated the importance of Nippon Telegraph and Telephone Corp. (NTT) reducing the connection fees it charges its competitors, saying such cuts would help boost Japan's economy.

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