【英語学習#4】日英対訳ニュース|電話帳(タウンページ等)および番号案内(104番)の終了について
News Release
Discontinuation of Telephone Directories (Town Pages, etc.) and Directory Assistance (104 Service)
East Japan Telecommunications Corporation, West Japan Telecommunications Corporation
July 19, 2024
East Japan Telecommunications Corporation (hereinafter, NTT East) and West Japan Telecommunications Corporation (hereinafter, NTT West) have been providing telephone directories (Town Pages, etc.) and directory assistance (104 service) as means to look up phone numbers.
In recent years, with the spread of smartphones and the diversification of methods to search for phone numbers, the number of advertisements in Town Pages has decreased, and the use of directory assistance has also significantly declined. In light of this situation, and from the perspective of reducing paper resource consumption and environmental impact, we will discontinue the provision of telephone directories and directory assistance by the end of March 2026.
However, we will continue to provide the “Braille Telephone Directory,” which is issued to assist visually impaired individuals in their daily lives. Additionally, we will continue to offer the “Fureai Assistance,” a free service for people with disabilities to provide telephone number information.
After the discontinuation of NTT East and NTT West’s telephone directories and directory assistance, phone numbers can be searched on the internet using the i-Town Page provided by NTT Town Page Corporation (hereinafter, NTT Town Page).
Final Edition of Town Pages
The final edition of Town Pages will be provided as an internet-accessible Town Page (hereinafter, Town Page Web Edition) that includes all professions, and as a printed booklet (hereinafter, Town Page Booklet Edition) focusing on professions with high urgency and frequent use, from the perspective of reducing environmental impact. The Town Page Booklet Edition will be issued and distributed by region from January 2025 to March 2026.
Searching for Phone Numbers After Service Discontinuation
(1) The phone number information listed in Town Pages can be searched on the internet using the i-Town Page provided by NTT Town Page Corporation.
(2) The Town Page Information Sales Service will be provided as the i-Town Page Database, utilizing the data from the i-Town Page provided by NTT Town Page Corporation.
The i-Town Page will undergo a major renewal and enhancement this fall as a portal service for consumers to safely choose local businesses and as an information platform to solve community issues (i-Town Page Database).
News Release
電話帳(タウンページ等)および番号案内(104番)の終了について
東日本電信電話株式会社 西日本電信電話株式会社 2024年7月19日
■ビジネスで使える英単語
Discontinuation of ~ ~の終了
Telephone Directories 電話帳
Directory Assistance (104 Service) 番号案内(104番)
the spread of smartphones スマートフォンの普及
the diversification of methods to~ ~の方法が多様化
In light of this situation このような状況を踏まえ
from the perspective of ~ ~の観点から
reducing paper resource consumption 紙資源消費を削減
undergo a major renewal and enhancement 大幅なリニューアル・充実化を行う
portal service for consumers 生活者のポータルサービス
an information platform 情報基盤
■例文
Discontinuation of ~: The discontinuation of the service will take place at the end of the year. 年末をもってサービスが廃止されます。
Telephone Directories: Many people no longer use telephone directories due to the convenience of online searches. オンライン検索の利便性により、電話帳を利用しなくなった方も多くいらっしゃいます。
Directory Assistance : The company decided to discontinue its directory assistance service due to low demand. 同社は需要の低迷により電話番号案内サービスを中止することを決定しました。
The spread of smartphones: The spread of smartphones has significantly changed how we access information. スマートフォンの普及により、情報へのアクセス方法が大きく変わりました。
The diversification of methods to~: The diversification of methods to communicate has made it easier to stay connected. コミュニケーション方法の多様化により、つながりを保つことが容易になりました。
In light of this situation: In light of this situation, we need to reconsider our strategy. この状況を踏まえ、戦略を見直す必要があります。
From the perspective of ~: From the perspective of environmental sustainability, reducing waste is crucial. 環境の持続可能性の観点から、廃棄物の削減は重要です。
Reducing paper resource consumption: Reducing paper resource consumption is essential for protecting our forests. 紙資源の消費量を削減することは、森林を保護するために不可欠です。
Undergo a major renewal and enhancement: The website will undergo a major renewal and enhancement to improve user experience. ユーザーエクスペリエンスを向上させるため、Webサイトの大幅なリニューアルと強化を行います。
Portal service for consumers: We are launching a new portal service for consumers to access various resources. 消費者がさまざまなリソースにアクセスするための新しいポータルサービスを開始します。
An information platform: The company is developing an information platform to streamline data sharing. 同社はデータ共有を効率化するための情報プラットフォームを開発しています。
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