1.   Downtown Kigali is choked with traffic and traders, interspersed with little kiosks that offer international fax and phone services.

2.   It is cheaper than international faxes or phone calls and more reliable than the mail.

3.   NTT has already announced the start of international fax and Internet services using the Arcstar brand name.

4.   The deal will cover research and development of international digital communications and international fax services, Creative Link said.