According to a recently translated Famitsu article, the next testing phase begins in about one month.
Edit: In addition, Sony has apparently added FF14 to PS3's "Greatest Hits" list already >.>
Quote:Tanaka: The beta version we're showing at E3 is nearly complete and should be ready to be made public soon. Currently, we're still debugging. Once alpha tests finish this week and we return to Japan, we will begin preparations for the start of beta testing. It's not set in stone, but I think I'll need to make everyone wait for one more month.
Edit: In addition, Sony has apparently added FF14 to PS3's "Greatest Hits" list already >.>