So-net

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So-net (ソネット, So-netto^?) is a Japanese internet service provider operated by So-net Entertainment Corporation (ソネットエンタテインメント株式会社, So-netto Entateinmento Kabushiki-gaisha^?) (TYO: 3789).

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November 1995 - The operating company, Sony Communication Network Corporation (SCN) was established as a subsidiary of Sony.
January 1996 - launched ISP business.
August 2001 - started ADSL service.
September 2001 - purchased WebOnline Networks, the operating company of "JustNet", from JustSystems.
October 2001 - launched "Harbot" service.
April 2002 - merged with WebOnline Networks, Ltd.
May 2002 - started optical fiber connection service.
March 2003 - started IP telephone service.
December 2005 - listed on the Mothers market of Tokyo Stock Exchange.
October 2006 - changed its corporate name to So-net Entertainment Corporation.

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