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FORM 6-K
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SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
Report of Foreign Issuer
Pursuant to Rule 13a-16 or 15d-16 of the
Securities Exchange Act of 1934
For the month of October 2000
NIPPON TELEGRAPH AND TELEPHONE CORPORATION
(Translation of registrant's name into English)
3-1, OTEMACHI 2-CHOME
CHIYODA-KU, TOKYO 100-8116, JAPAN
(Address of principal executive offices)
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant files or will file annual reports
under cover of Form 20-F or Form 40-F.
Form 20-F X Form 40-F
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Indicate by check mark whether the registrant by furnishing the information
contained in this Form is also thereby furnishing the information to the
Commission pursuant to Rule 12g3-2(b) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.
Yes No X
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If "Yes" is marked, indicate below the file number assigned to the registrant in
connection with Rule 12g3-2(b):
82-____________.
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ANNOUNCEMENT OF NTT COMWARE'S INTENTION TO FORM ALLIANCE WITH IBM JAPAN TO
DELIVER INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SERVICES IN JAPAN.
On October 31, 2000, the registrant announced that it and IBM Japan entered
into a Memorandum of Understanding to form an alliance to deliver information
technology services to the NTT group as well as IBM customers seeking such
services in Japan. Attached hereto is a press release describing the nature of
the alliance.
FORWARD LOOKING STATEMENTS
We have made forward-looking statements in this Form 6-K, all of which are
subject to risks and uncertainties. These forward-looking statements contain
information concerning possible or assumed business performance or achievement.
Actual performance or achievement may be materially different from the
performance or achievement expressed or implied by these forward-looking
statements.
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SIGNATURE
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the
registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the
undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.
NIPPON TELEGRAPH AND TELEPHONE
CORPORATION
By /s/ KAZUTO TSUBOUCHI
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Name: Kazuto Tsubouchi
Title: Senior Manager
Investor Relations Group
Department IV
Date: October 31, 2000
