Friday, September 19, 2008
Monday, August 11, 2008
PA-2
Rabu, 30 Januari 2008 - 15:52 wib
Muhammad Chandrataruna - Okezone
DoCoMo meningkat 3,1 persen pada 168.000 yen, level tertinggi sejak 18 Januari di Tokyo Stock Exchange. padahal rata-rata saham Nikkei 225 jatuh 0,3 persen.
Opeator DoCoMo yang berbasis di Tokyo melaporkan bahwa pendapatan net melonjak 38 persen dalam tiga bulan yang berakhir pada 31 Desember, laba ini bertambah pesat dalam tujuh kuartal terakhir.
Kini HSBC mendongkrak sahamnya yang tenggelam dengan menambah target pricenya menjadi 9,4 persen pada 175.000 yen. (mbs)
Gadget
Inilah Ponsel Paling Laku Bulan Juli
Senin, 11 Agustus 2008 - 11:50 wib
Sarie - Okezone
Bulan ini merupakan kali pertama Nokia tidak berada di urutan teratas. Posisi Nokia digantikan oleh Apple iPhone sebagai ponsel paling laku bulan Juli ini. Sedangkan vendor asal Finlandia tersebut harus rela menempati posisi kedua, khususnya bagi seri Nokia 3109.
iPhone boleh menjadi ponsel paling laku di seluruh dunia karena Apple hanya menyediakan satu seri iPhone di pasar dunia. Oleh karena itu, dalam daftar kali ini, Nokia dan Sony Ericsson cukup bersaing ketat dengan jumlah kadidat seri ponsel yang sama, empat jenis.
Mungkin, daftar Krussel kali ini pun bisa dibilang sebagai daftar dengan jumlah merk paling sedikit yang pernah mereka publikasikan. Pasalnya selain Nokia, Apple dan Sony Ericsson, hanya LG yang berani bertengger di 10 daftar tersebut. Bahkan LG menmpati posisi paling akhir.
"Peluncuran ponsel iPhone 3G dari Apple memberikan dampak yang cukup signifikan dalam penjualan unit ponsel di seluruh dunia pada bulan Juli dan Juni. Namun bulan ini, penjualan ponsel akan tertuju pada dua buah ponsel pendatang baru dari Sony Ericsson yang kami prediksi akan menduduki posisi empat besar dalam daftar tersebut," ujar Managing Director Krusell Ulf Sandberg, seperti dikutip dari Cellular News, Senin (11/8/2008).
Daftar ponsel paling laku ini selalu dikeluarkan Krusell secara rutin setiap bulan. Data ini diambil berdasarkan jumlah spesifik ponsel dan smartphone yang telah diorder para vendor melalui Krusell.
Berikut daftar ponsel paling laku di dunia berdasarkan data Krusell,
1. (1) Apple iPhone
2. (5) Nokia 3109
3. (3) Nokia E51
4. (4) Nokia 6300
5. (-) Sony Ericsson C902
6. (-) Sony Ericsson C702
7. (7) Nokia N95 8 GB
8. (8) Sony Ericsson K810i
9. (9) Sony Ericsson K530i
10. (6) LG KU990
catatan: ( ) merupakan posisi yang diraih sebelumnya. (srn)
Gartner: 2008, Penjualan Ponsel Meningkat 11%
Senin, 11 Agustus 2008 - 11:29 wib
Sarie - Okezone
"Dalam semester kedua tahun ini kami berharap penjualan ponsel akan meningkat dari semester kemarin. Namun peningkatan ini juga tidak terlalu besar mengingat masalah penurunan penjualan yang dialami Motorola dan LG, juga masalah perekonomian dunia yang tidak menentu," ujar peneliti dari Gartner Research untuk divisi ponsel Carolina Milanesi, seperti dikutip melalui Cellular News, Senin (11/8/2008).
Milanesi memaparkan bahwa pada 2007 lalu penjualan ponsel mencapai1,15 miliar unit. Bahkan pada kuartal pertama tahun 2008 ini penjualannya telah mencapai 294,3 juta unit. Pertumbuhan pasar ponsel diprediksi cukup cepat, bahkan pada kuartal ke depan Gartner memprediksi penjualan ponsel akan mencapai 300 hingga 305 juta unit. Dari situ maka angka yang didapat untuk total penjualan ponsel selama tahun 2008 akan mencapai 1,28 miliar unit.
Meskipun pasar ponsel mengharapkan pertumbuhan penjualan hingga double digit pada tahun 2008 - 2009, namun sebenarnya industri menghadapi tantangan cukup berat, khususnya penurunan penjualan di wilayah pasar yang sudah mumpuni seperti Eropa Barat, Jepang dan Amerika Utara.
Di Asia Pasifik saja penjualan ponsel telah mencapai 472,5 juta unit pada tahun 2008 ini. Angka ini mengalami peningkatan sekira 17,9 persen dibanding penjualan tahun 2007 lalu. Penjualan ponsel di Eropa Barat diprediksi akan mencapai 188 juta unit, turun hingga 1,5 persen dari tahun lalu. Sedangkan di Amerika Utara, penjualan ponsel akan mencapai 185,7 juta unit pada tahun 2008, sedikit meningkat 5,3 persen dari tahun lalu. Sedangkan penjualan di Jepang mencapai 47,7 juta unit, atau turun sekira 9,1 persen dari tahun 2007. (srn)
Gadget
Operator Bisa Blokir Ponsel Curian via IMEI
Senin, 4 Agustus 2008 - 13:06 wib
Sarie - Okezone
"Secara teknis, setiap jaringan operator di dunia memiliki kemampuan untuk melakukan pemblokiran ponsel melalui bantuan nomor IMEI. Namun hal tersebut tidak disarankan di Indonesia karena proses registrasi atau keabsahan kepemilikan ponsel yang masih diragukan. Solusi seperti itu diprediksi dapat disalahgunakan oleh setiap pengguna seluler untuk memblokir ponsel orang lain," ujar praktisi ponsel dari Nokia Usun Pringgodigdo saat dikonfirmasi melalui telepon, Senin (4/8/2008).
Menurut Usun, operator memiliki sistem yang mampu merekam identitas sebuah perangkat, baik nomor IMEI, kapan perangkat tersebut mulai on, hingga perpindahan perangkat (LBS) dari satu lokasi ke lokasi lainnya. Namun proses blokir ponsel melalui jaringan operator hanya dilakukan di negara luar dengan kondisi data pelanggan yang jelas.
"Di luar negeri ada pelanggan dengan sistem kontrak, atau disebut juga dengan nama subsidi subscriber. Mereka biasanya adalah pelanggan pascabayar. Setiap mereka membeli perangkat yang sudah terintegrasi dengan nomor telepon, sudah pasti operator mendapatkan data kepemilikan perangkat tersebut dengan jelas. Perangkat dengan nomor IMEI sekian memiliki nomor MSISDN (sim card) sekian dengan nama pelanggan A dan bertempat tinggal dengan alamat yang jelas," papar Usun.
"Kejelasan data seperti itulah yang tidak dimiliki oleh pelanggan seluler di Indonesia sehingga tidak ada keharusan bagi operator untuk melakukan proses pemblokiran, meskipun alasannya pencurian ponsel," tambah Usun.
Namun begitu, Usun menjelaskan bahwa beberapa vendor sudah memberikan fitur keamanan yang memadai dalam beberapa perangkat yang mereka hasilkan. Namun Usun menyayangkan fitur keamanan tersebut hanya menjadi sekedar fitur yang tidak dimaksimalkan.
"Nokia punya fitur remote lock di Nokia Communicator dan e-series. Bahkan kami juga melengkapinya dengan fitur security tambahan berupa aplikasi Airguard yang dibuat bekerja sama dengan intouch," papar Usun.
Bagi Usun, fitur keamanan perangkat tersebut sudah cukup berguna bagi para pengguna Nokia. Pasalnya, si pengguna dapat mengirimkan SMS ke nomor ponsel yang dicuri. SMS ini berfungsi sebagai perintah agar perangkat yang dicuri tersebut dapat mengunci diri secara otomatis.
Aplikasi keamanan tersebut memang ditujukan bagi ponsel high-end. Sedangkan bagi ponsel low-end, Usun menyarankan para penggunanya untuk memaksimalkan fitur security lock yang terintegrasi di dalamnya, berupa pencantuman kode PIN untuk ponsel dan kartu SIM.
"Fitur security lock di ponsel-ponsel low-end sudah cukup secure, kok. Penggunaannya juga mudah tapi kebanyakan pengguna malas memaksimalkannya," tandas Usun. (srn)
Computer & IT
Nonton Film Terbaru di Hand-Phone? Mungkin!
Senin, 30 Juni 2008 - 13:26 wib
Muhammad Chandrataruna - Okezone
Situs-situs ini disinyalir muncul ketika popularitas DVD untuk menjadi raja film perlahan-lahan menurun dan tidak lagi menjadi pilihan terbaik. Beberapa titik lemah DVD terletak pada packing dan kemungkinan bisa hilang atau tergores.
Bahkan bagi pengguna notebook, DVD mengonsumsi energi lebih banyak. Tentu ini sangat membebankan mereka yang bermobilitas tinggi karena diharuskan membawa baterai cadangan.
Teknologi ponsel yang kini sudah di-support dengan koneksi Internet yang cepat dimungkinkan seseorang mengunduh film, baik ketika mereka berada di kamar hotel ataupun di pelabuhan udara.
Sementara ini, baru Apple iPhone yang mampu menyediakan layanan unduh film untuk pelanggannya, melalui iTunes Store. Beberapa waktu ke depan, diproyeksikan produk-produk lain pun akan mengikuti jejak iPhone dan mulai meninggalkan format video 3GPP.
Memang ada aplikasi yang berkemampuan untuk mengubah format file DVD ke 3GP, seperti Xilisoft DVD atau Nidesoft DVD. Aplikasi-aplikasi tersebut membantu user untuk memungkinkan file DVD yang di-rip dapat dinikmati pula di masing-masing ponselnya.
Adapun beberapa situs yang menyediakan layanan unduh film (movies) untuk ponsel saat ini adalah di antaranya:
1. Amazon Unbox
2. BitTorrent
3. CinemaNow
4. iTunes
5. Movielink
6. Vongo
7. ZML.
Telecommunication
1/4 Rumah Tangga di UE Gunakan Ponsel Saja
Senin, 30 Juni 2008 - 11:26 wib
Nurfajri Budi Nugroho - Okezone
Reuters
Selain itu, sebanyak seperlimanya melakukan panggilan telepon menggunakan jaringan internet. Demikian seperti dikutip dari Reuters, Senin (30/6/2008).
Komisi Eropa menyurvei 27.000 rumah di 27 negara anggotanya dan menemukan 24 persen dari mereka hanya menggunakan ponsel. Bahkan, di 10 negara eks komunis di Eropa, angkanya mencapai 39 persen. Pemerintahan di 10 negara itu menilai lebih murah menggunakan ponsel ketimbang memutakhirkan jaringan fixed-line mereka.
Di Finlandia, tempat markas Nokia berada, rumah tangga yang hanya menggunakan ponsel bahkan mencapai 61 persen.
Saat ini hampir separuh rumah tangga di Eropa telah mengakses internet, meski hanya 36 persennya yang menggunakan broadband. (jri)
Gadget
Baterai Ponsel Mati? Cobalah Menari
Rabu, 25 Juni 2008 - 15:12 wib
Nurfajri Budi Nugroho - Okezone
Corbis
Operator telepon selular asal Inggris, Orange, dalam pernyataannya menyebutkan telah bekerja sama dengan GotWind, produsen produk pemasok energi yang dapat diperbarukan, untuk memproduksi charger yang memanfaatkan energi kinetik seperti dari gerak tarian.
"Kami ingin menciptakan kesenangan, dengan membuat produk yang interaktif dan mengajak pengguna untuk tertawa ketika men-charge telepon selular mereka," kata Hattie Magee, Head of Partnership Orange, seperti dikutip CNet, Rabu (25/6/2008).
Charger portabel yang menggunakan tenaga kinetik itu akan diujicobakan dalam Festival Glastonbury tahun ini. Festival itu sendiri merupakan perayaan seni dan musik yang digelar di sebuah pertanian di Somerset, Inggris.
Orange menyebutkan prototip charger itu memiliki berat yang sama dengan telepon selular, dan memiliki ukuran seperti satu pak kartu. (jri)
lazy "sms" style
| Mengirim SMS (Short Message Service) adalah salah satu alternatif termurah untuk berkomunikasi dengan seseorang dibandingkan harus menelponnya langsung tetapi bila kita harus mengetik di keypad yang imut dan dalam jumlah teks yang banyak, pasti malas. Kehebatan Raku Rakuadalah bisa mengirim SMS tanpa anda harus mengetiknya yang kadang membuat jempol anda cantengan. Sebagai pengganti mengetik, anda cukup membacakannya maka secara otomatis apa yang anda bacakan akan dikonversi menjadi teks melalui software yang ada dan SMS siap dikirim. Fitur lainnya adalah TV Tuner (bisa nonton TV), layar berukuran 3,1 inch, mendukung HSDPA dan kamera 3,2 megapixels. Ponsel seperti ini mungkin sangat perlu di Indonesia untuk mengurangi tingkat kecelakaan karena mengetik SMS sambil mengemudi. Gimana? kecanggihan ini sudah diluncurkan sejak april lalu loh.... |
Peningkatan Saham DoCoMo
Saham DoCoMo Salip HSBC di Jepang
TOKYO - NTT DoCoMo Inc, operator ponsel terbesar di Jepang, merangkak naik capai level tertinggi dalam waktu lebih dari seminggu di Tokyo Stock Exchange, melebihi HSBC Securities Japan Ltd yang sebelumnya termasuk satu pemilik saham dominan di Jepang.
DoCoMo meningkat 3,1 persen pada 168.000 yen, level tertinggi sejak 18 Januari di Tokyo Stock Exchange. padahal rata-rata saham Nikkei 225 jatuh 0,3 persen.
Opeator DoCoMo yang berbasis di Tokyo melaporkan bahwa pendapatan net melonjak 38 persen dalam tiga bulan yang berakhir pada 31 Desember, laba ini bertambah pesat dalam tujuh kuartal terakhir.
Kini HSBC mendongkrak sahamnya yang tenggelam dengan menambah target pricenya menjadi 9,4 persen pada 175.000 yen.
Friday, August 8, 2008
Super 3G (LTE)
In response to the rapid increase in multimedia and ubiquitous traffic, DOCOMO is developing technologies for Long Term Evolution (LTE), or Super 3G, an advanced version of 3G that will serve as the stepping stone to 4G (IMT-Advanced). Using current and planned new 3G spectrum bands, Super 3G (LTE) will enable high-speed transmissions of up to 300 Mbps (megabits per second) in downlink, a major advance in the evolution of mobile systems. It will also cut down significantly on control and transmission delays, thereby helping to ensure the long-term competitiveness of the system.
One of the main characteristics of Super3G (LTE) is its dramatically improved data transmission rates, the goal being downlink at up to 300 Mbps and uplink at up to 75 Mbps, as agreed upon by the 3G Partnership Project (3GPP). A related characteristic is reduced delays thanks to shorter frame and simple protocol in the evolved air-interface and network architecture. In fact, latency is expected to be less than 100 msec for call setup and to be less than 5 msec in radio access network (RAN) during data transfer. Another key characteristic is significant improvement on spectrum efficiency. The ambitious targets for user throughput and spectrum efficiency are between two and four times those of HSPA.
Although Super3G (LTE) will use the existing 3G spectrum, advanced new technologies incorporated in its radio access system will enable for significantly improved performance. One such technology is orthogonal frequency division multiplexing (OFDM), which transmits high-speed data using numerous multiple sub-carriers in parallel, a method especially suited to areas with multipath propagation, such as urban environments. Another key technology is multiple-input multiple-output (MIMO), which uses multiple transmission and reception antennas on the same frequency to create different data streams that are multiplexed spatially. Radio access networks will use simple architecture for low latency and low-cost network construction. The core networks of Super3G (LTE) radio access will be all-IP networks, which eventually could be configured to smoothly accommodate more advanced 4G (IMT-Advanced) radio access systems someday.
The 3GPP is devising standardized specifications for Super3G (LTE), with DOCOMO's aggressive activities playing a key role in the process. In conjunction with significant advances in the standardization of the LTE RAN, DOCOMO began developing experimental equipment in July 2006. Following the construction of a prototype Super3G (LTE) experimental equipment, indoor and field trials began in July 2007 and February 2008, respectively, and resulted in the achievement of up to 250 Mbps in downlink. Future tests will evaluate transmissions in typical operating environments. Development of commercial equipment, which will be carried out in parallel with the evaluation of the prototype equipment, is targeted for completion by the end of 2009.
Future Technologies
Deep involvement in the launch of 3G has inspired us to create an infrastructure that will allow people and all kinds of objects to communicate a wealth of information. Extended systems will link the home, the office and any number of other locations to bring greater convenience to all aspects of everyday life. For the future, it is our aim to incorporate information gathered by all five senses to achieve an array of services far beyond anything envisaged to date.
NTT DOCOMO is already making rapid progress in such areas through a wide range of innovative research, building expertise and techniques as we move forward towards exciting new business opportunities.
Innovating dreams
Our goal is to create a broad array of exciting new services - services that will bring undreamed-of convenience to people everywhere.
In addition to Audio Barcodes and 3D Display System introduced in this website, cutting-edge technologies beyond the imagination are already under development. These include a system that makes distant objects feel like an extension of the human body for ultra-realistic experiences, and advanced chips that will allow items such as household appliances to communicate. What's more, we are actively realizing 4G technology such as MIMO (Multiple-Input-Multiple-Output) multiplexing technology and a wireless access communications system, as well as contributing to the establishment of specifications for global standardization.
Researchers at NTT DOCOMO have a clear vision of the future. A future that will unite all of the above advances and many more, to create a world where people can communicate at a higher level, regardless of time and space.
NTT DOCOMO is already making rapid progress in such areas through a wide range of innovative research, building expertise and techniques as we move forward towards exciting new business opportunities.
Innovating dreams
Our goal is to create a broad array of exciting new services - services that will bring undreamed-of convenience to people everywhere.
In addition to Audio Barcodes and 3D Display System introduced in this website, cutting-edge technologies beyond the imagination are already under development. These include a system that makes distant objects feel like an extension of the human body for ultra-realistic experiences, and advanced chips that will allow items such as household appliances to communicate. What's more, we are actively realizing 4G technology such as MIMO (Multiple-Input-Multiple-Output) multiplexing technology and a wireless access communications system, as well as contributing to the establishment of specifications for global standardization.
Researchers at NTT DOCOMO have a clear vision of the future. A future that will unite all of the above advances and many more, to create a world where people can communicate at a higher level, regardless of time and space.
Osaifu-Keitai
"Osaifu-Keitai" (mobile phones with wallet functions) service
Osaifu-KeitaiA mobile phone may now offer more functions than just a phone. It can be your wallet, credit card, ID card or a key to your home. Evolving from the convergence of i-mode technology and contactless IC card technology, the "Osaifu-Keitai" service enables the integration of such services in your mobile phone. The i-mode capability is thus rapidly expanding from the communications field to now provide significant life style enhancements.
i-mode History
Following a period of growth that was unrivaled worldwide, the Japanese mobile phone market was about to enter a mature phase in the latter half of 1990. However, NTT DOCOMO then began to develop an innovative mobile Internet platform with the aim of promoting a further evolution in mobile communications. The i-mode service was launched in 1999 attracting overwhelming support from mobile phone users. i-mode not only created a new profitability in the mature mobile phone market, but it also redefined mobile communications for the new age by providing users with an incomparable service.
graph:i-mode Timeline
Feb. 1999 i-mode service launched
Dec. 1999 i-mode compatible handsets with color screens are marketed
Jan. 2001 i-appli service launched
Jul. 2001 i-area service launched
Nov. 2001 i-motion service launched
Jun. 2002 i-shot service launched
Jan. 2003 i-motion mail service launched
Jul. 2004 "Osaifu-Keitai" (mobile phones with wallet functions) service launched
Sep. 2005 i-channel service launched
Nov. 2005 "ToruCa" info-capture function offering started
Dec. 2005 "iD" credit card brand launched
Apr. 2006 "DCMX" mobile credit services launched
Oct. 2006 keyword search service for i-mode launched
Business Model (part 2)
Content Quality Control
We are committed to upholding the available quality content through the i-Menu. All content is continually updated, enhanced and designed to support clarity and application. The value of mobile Internet services is judged by subscribers according to the content quality. Therefore, the provision of high-quality content is a vital means of attracting customers.
All i-Menu content is authorized by NTT DOCOMO, while quality is maintained by setting high operability standards and offering quality services. Other content providers complement these services via their own sites as demand dictates. The i-mode service Is thus energized by attracting more subscribers, enabling added high-quality content.
Simple Pricing System
We collect monthly information charges for the i-Menu listed content providers via a consolidated bill for all mobile phone activities, thus eliminating the need for provider billing. This arrangement reduces expenses for the content partners and encourages them to generate high-quality offerings to attract new subscribers, thereby boosting their profits. Additionally, we are able to generate incremental revenue by charging a small commission for the clearinghouse billing system service.
Business Model (part1)
Ingenuity is exemplified in the i-mode business model with an outstanding example of the NTT DOCOMO platform. It synchronizes all value chain aspects, ensuring that, content, quality, wireless technologies and user experience all evolve at an optimal pace. The billing system is streamlined by bill consolidation, with DOCOMO now collecting information access fees on behalf of i-Menu-listed content providers.
Business Strategy
i-mode has been extraordinarily successful in Japan. This is because of its outstanding convenience and it's unique business model. Its reliance on this system offers an innovative approach to the mobile service value chain and to wireless service / Internet relationships.
We collaborate closely with equipment manufacturers, content providers, and other platforms to ensure that wireless technology, content quality, and user experience evolve jointly. This synchronization guarantees that customers, partners and shareholders share interests with end-user's, thus enabling all parties to maximize value and to continue to improve the quality of products and services connected with i-mode.
Moreover, it has been our mission to make i-mode operationally as simple as possible. By adopting an HTML subset we have made the creation of sites exceptionally simple. We have also enabled the compatibility of many other standards including: GIF, Java, MIDI, Macromedia Flash, and HTTP.
We have also been promoting beneficial alliances with a variety of international partners, including content providers, overseas operators, ISPs, software developers and manufacturers. These alliances endorse our international coverage; encourage the development of new collaborative products, and offer i-mode users the most cost-effective, high-quality products and services available globally.
As mobile services evolve and data traffic increases, our unique joint business approach enables major competitive advantages in the global communications markets. Our success stems from our ability to create "win-win" situations for all of our partners and shareholders.
Organizational Structure
The depth and breadth of NTT DOCOMO is shown here. Each division and subsidiary plays an integral role in realizing our goals and strategies.
figure:Organizational Structure
Corporate Strategy
Medium- and Long-Term Management Strategies
To respond to the increasingly harsh market conditions, our corporate group has decided to renew its brand taking advantage of the opportunity presented by the announcement of "New DOCOMO Commitments"and to reorganize its operational structure centered on the consolidation of eight regional subsidiaries into a single entity under NTT DoCoMo, Inc., while focusing on the following three priority policies in our business management: (1) enhance our competitiveness by strengthening the foundation of our core business, (2) grow revenues through new value creation, and (3) facilitate cost reduction and efficiency improvement.
New DOCOMO Commitments -Our Vision for Transformation-
(1) We will refine our brand and strengthen ties with our customers
(2) We will solicit and incorporate feedback from customers so that we continue to exceed their expectations
(3) We will continue to innovate so that we can earn the respect and admiration of people worldwide
(4) We will become an organization whose energetic staff is capable of overcoming all challenges in pursuit of our corporate vision
(1) Enhance our competitiveness by strengthening the foundation of our core business
* We will work to enhance the level of satisfaction of customers who are using our group’s services, and provide products and services attaching utmost priority on strengthening our ties with customers.
* We will continually strive to reinforce our overall competitiveness by constructing high-quality and stable networks, improving our after-sales support, offering affordable billing plans and enriching our handset lineup, etc.
* We will endeavor to standardize and strengthen the services offered to our customers by integrating the eight regional subsidiaries with NTT DoCoMo, Inc. and reviewing our business processes.
(2) Grow revenues through new value creation
* We will explore opportunities to expand revenues in areas where further growth can be expected, for example, by enlarging our mobile credit business, facilitating widespread adoption of international roaming services provided in cooperation with overseas cellular operators and increasing solution proposals to enterprise customers.
* We will strive to provide highly value-added services that can improve the convenience of customers, for example, search-related content services on cellular phones and user-behavior assistance functions tailored to customers' lifestyles and preferences, etc., through collaboration with external partners.
* We will continue our efforts to build high-speed and high-quality networks suited to customers' spheres of activities and service usage scenes. We will also take up the challenge to create new services that will make our customers' lives richer leveraging these foundations.
* Our group will seek to further expand our business domains, both in Japan and abroad, through strategic investments in and/or alliances with partner companies.
(3) Facilitate cost reduction and efficiency improvement
* We will work to cut network costs by reviewing our operational processes and facilitate a more efficient use of distributor commissions by promoting the adoption of new handset purchase methods.
* Taking advantage of opportunity presented by the consolidation of the eight regional subsidiaries into a single entity under NTT DoCoMo, Inc., we will aim to speed up our decision-making as well as to improve our overall business efficiency by optimizing our call center and other sales/after-sales support-related operations, and achieving the integration of administrative and common operations.
At the same time, we are committed to ensuring compliance with relevant laws and regulations and thorough risk management at all levels of our corporate group, by properly establishing and operating an internal control system designed for lawful business execution. We will also work in earnest to fulfill our Corporate Social Responsibility, in an effort to win the trust and confidence of all stakeholders.
To respond to the increasingly harsh market conditions, our corporate group has decided to renew its brand taking advantage of the opportunity presented by the announcement of "New DOCOMO Commitments"and to reorganize its operational structure centered on the consolidation of eight regional subsidiaries into a single entity under NTT DoCoMo, Inc., while focusing on the following three priority policies in our business management: (1) enhance our competitiveness by strengthening the foundation of our core business, (2) grow revenues through new value creation, and (3) facilitate cost reduction and efficiency improvement.
New DOCOMO Commitments -Our Vision for Transformation-
(1) We will refine our brand and strengthen ties with our customers
(2) We will solicit and incorporate feedback from customers so that we continue to exceed their expectations
(3) We will continue to innovate so that we can earn the respect and admiration of people worldwide
(4) We will become an organization whose energetic staff is capable of overcoming all challenges in pursuit of our corporate vision
(1) Enhance our competitiveness by strengthening the foundation of our core business
* We will work to enhance the level of satisfaction of customers who are using our group’s services, and provide products and services attaching utmost priority on strengthening our ties with customers.
* We will continually strive to reinforce our overall competitiveness by constructing high-quality and stable networks, improving our after-sales support, offering affordable billing plans and enriching our handset lineup, etc.
* We will endeavor to standardize and strengthen the services offered to our customers by integrating the eight regional subsidiaries with NTT DoCoMo, Inc. and reviewing our business processes.
(2) Grow revenues through new value creation
* We will explore opportunities to expand revenues in areas where further growth can be expected, for example, by enlarging our mobile credit business, facilitating widespread adoption of international roaming services provided in cooperation with overseas cellular operators and increasing solution proposals to enterprise customers.
* We will strive to provide highly value-added services that can improve the convenience of customers, for example, search-related content services on cellular phones and user-behavior assistance functions tailored to customers' lifestyles and preferences, etc., through collaboration with external partners.
* We will continue our efforts to build high-speed and high-quality networks suited to customers' spheres of activities and service usage scenes. We will also take up the challenge to create new services that will make our customers' lives richer leveraging these foundations.
* Our group will seek to further expand our business domains, both in Japan and abroad, through strategic investments in and/or alliances with partner companies.
(3) Facilitate cost reduction and efficiency improvement
* We will work to cut network costs by reviewing our operational processes and facilitate a more efficient use of distributor commissions by promoting the adoption of new handset purchase methods.
* Taking advantage of opportunity presented by the consolidation of the eight regional subsidiaries into a single entity under NTT DoCoMo, Inc., we will aim to speed up our decision-making as well as to improve our overall business efficiency by optimizing our call center and other sales/after-sales support-related operations, and achieving the integration of administrative and common operations.
At the same time, we are committed to ensuring compliance with relevant laws and regulations and thorough risk management at all levels of our corporate group, by properly establishing and operating an internal control system designed for lawful business execution. We will also work in earnest to fulfill our Corporate Social Responsibility, in an effort to win the trust and confidence of all stakeholders.
NTT DOCOMO to Discontinue New Subscriptions to 2G mova Service
TOKYO, JAPAN, August 7, 2008 --- NTT DOCOMO, INC. announced today that it will stop accepting applications for its 2G mova™ mobile phone service nationwide on November 30.
The company also announced that it will waive the normal charge of 2,100 yen (including tax) for any mova user who transfers to a FOMA™ subscription beginning August 8.
Given that mova subscribers have been steadily migrating to DOCOMO's popular 3G service, FOMA, the company has decided to eventually discontinue mova and concentrate on FOMA. The timing of the mova service's actual termination will be decided depending on market factors such as how fast mova users continue to migrate to FOMA.
In addition to terminating mova service, DOCOMO will also stop offering the free battery pack by the end of November. Presently, DOCOMO offers a battery pack free of charge to members of DOCOMO Premier Club (DOCOMO's loyalty point program) on the condition that they continue to use mova service for at least two years.
Additionally, DOCOMO will stop accepting applications for its car phones by the end of November.
The company also announced that it will waive the normal charge of 2,100 yen (including tax) for any mova user who transfers to a FOMA™ subscription beginning August 8.
Given that mova subscribers have been steadily migrating to DOCOMO's popular 3G service, FOMA, the company has decided to eventually discontinue mova and concentrate on FOMA. The timing of the mova service's actual termination will be decided depending on market factors such as how fast mova users continue to migrate to FOMA.
In addition to terminating mova service, DOCOMO will also stop offering the free battery pack by the end of November. Presently, DOCOMO offers a battery pack free of charge to members of DOCOMO Premier Club (DOCOMO's loyalty point program) on the condition that they continue to use mova service for at least two years.
Additionally, DOCOMO will stop accepting applications for its car phones by the end of November.
Thursday, August 7, 2008
Google Search engine on 80 percent of the mobile phones in Japan
Soon 80 percent of the mobile phones in Japan will feature the Google search engine.
That doesn't necessarily mean Google will have an 80 percent share of all Japanese local mobile searches. Google partnerships with the #1 and #2 mobile carriers in Japan forces Yahoo and MSN to compete for the bronze.
Here's the math: Google (NTT DocCoMo + KDDI) = 80 percent of the Japanese mobile phone market. Not a bad equation. sumber
myMTV for DoCoMo, KDDI and Softbank Mobile
Viacom International Japan announced the launch of myMTV, Japan's first mobile entertainment social networking service. The free, ad-supported application, available for download via mobile operators NTT DoCoMo, KDDI and Softbank Mobile, enables subscribers to create individual profile pages adorned with exclusive artwork created by top graphic designers, upload and share video clips and link to pages created by friends or content providers, including professional recording artists like Kreva, Rize and Ryukyudisko. myMTV will also feature MTV Networks programming including "Pimp My Ride" and the Japanese production "Usavich." sumber
DoCoMo, took stakes in Nippon Television & Fuji Television Network shares
Very recently, Japan’s largest mobile phone company, NTT DoCoMo, took a 3% stake in Nippon Television, a play that further strengthens a relationship that began early last year with the seven-year, $83 million limited liability venture D.N. Dream Partners (DNDP).
The move, which follows DoCoMo’s purchase of 2.6% of Fuji Television Network shares in January 2006, is the latest gamble linking a broadcaster and a telecom giant in a bid to boost services to customers, and represents another step toward a union within the two media sectors. sumberMobile signups:KDDI & DoCoMo lose out to Softbank again in May (Japan)
Softbank Mobile eclipsed larger rivals NTT DoCoMo and KDDI for the 13th month running, signing up 173,700 net new users compared with 60,900 for the NTT subsidiary and 72,400 for KDDI. sumber
DoCoMo follows KDDI in spinning off PHS business
DoCoMo will stop accepting new PHS subscriptions at the end of April to focus on its third-generation (3G) cellphone business. As of January 2005, DoCoMo PHS business accounted for 1,369,200 subscribers.
The company expects to incur a loss of 61 billion yen due to impaired assets held by the money-losing PHS division, according to DoCoMo.
While DoCoMo chose to gradually phase out PHS service, KDDI took more radical measures and sold out its DDI Pocket division in 2004 to a group of companies, including Carlye (60%) and Kyocera (30%). KDDI will keep the remaining 10% stake in the new company though. After the deal, DDI Pocket has changed its name to Willcom Group. As of January 2005, Willcom enjoyed the leardership in the PHS market segment with 2,991,200 subscribers. sumber
The company expects to incur a loss of 61 billion yen due to impaired assets held by the money-losing PHS division, according to DoCoMo.
While DoCoMo chose to gradually phase out PHS service, KDDI took more radical measures and sold out its DDI Pocket division in 2004 to a group of companies, including Carlye (60%) and Kyocera (30%). KDDI will keep the remaining 10% stake in the new company though. After the deal, DDI Pocket has changed its name to Willcom Group. As of January 2005, Willcom enjoyed the leardership in the PHS market segment with 2,991,200 subscribers. sumber
KDDI's phones play a new tune in Japan
When a mobile phone here blares a CD-quality song, signaling an incoming call, it is most certainly a tune provided by KDDI. The soft and elegant tune of chaku-uta, or ring tunes — as opposed to the tinny, simplified ring tones — is one of the latest must-haves for many Japanese mobile-phone users. That is music to KDDI's ears, because it is helping attract new customers to its AU cellular service, long considered an also-ran in Japan.
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KDDI, DoCoMo to cut fees, hike handset prices
Oct. 3, 2007-Mobile phone service provider KDDI Corp. plans to offer a new subscription package for buyers of au handsets that cuts calling charges by an average of 20 percent but hikes handset prices about ¥20,000.
The plan, which could debut in November, will reduce monthly charges by about ¥1,000, or roughly 20 percent, they said sumber
The plan, which could debut in November, will reduce monthly charges by about ¥1,000, or roughly 20 percent, they said sumber
Real Hologram from NTT Docomo
In July 2002, electronics giant Sharp, together with Japanese telecoms operator NTT DoCoMo, launched a mobile phone with a tiny 3D LCD screen, and more than 2 million units have been sold. And in November of 2003, Sharp released a notebook computer with a 15-inch LCD screen that can switch between 2D and 3D viewing modes. this is link for youtube about this invention. This comes from Japan’s main mobile company DoCoMo. In true Japanese form, the very first hologram is a dainty girl tipping her hat.
Wednesday, August 6, 2008
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Operator 3G Lokal-Internasional Vietnam
HANOI – Operator internasional turut bersaing dalam mendapatkan izin pengelolaan telepon bergerak generasi ketiga (3G) di Vietnam. Persaingan tersebut akan memberikan kesempatan bagi operator telepon bergerak Vietnam untuk bekerja sama dengan perusahaan asing. Demikian kabar yang dilansir Vietnam Investment Review, Senin (7/7). France Telecoma dengan MobiFone, NTT Docomo dengan VinaPhone, serta Singtel dengan S-Fone adalah mitra bersama potensial. “Dalam model kerja sama dengan operator lokal, operator asing menginginkan saham di operator lokal melalui investasi baik dana maupun teknologi,” kata seorang sumber dari operator asing.
VinaPhone telah mengungkapkan rencana kerja samanya dengan NTT Docomo, di mana perusahaan Jepang itu akan membantu Vina menulis proposal 3G guna mendapatkan salah satu dari empat izin 3G yang diberikan Kementerian Informasi dan Komunikasi Vietnam. Jumlah pelanggan telekomunikasi Vietnam terus tumbuh 100 persen. Terdapat 47 juta pelanggan dari 87 juta penduduk Vietnam.
HANOI – Operator internasional turut bersaing dalam mendapatkan izin pengelolaan telepon bergerak generasi ketiga (3G) di Vietnam. Persaingan tersebut akan memberikan kesempatan bagi operator telepon bergerak Vietnam untuk bekerja sama dengan perusahaan asing. Demikian kabar yang dilansir Vietnam Investment Review, Senin (7/7). France Telecoma dengan MobiFone, NTT Docomo dengan VinaPhone, serta Singtel dengan S-Fone adalah mitra bersama potensial. “Dalam model kerja sama dengan operator lokal, operator asing menginginkan saham di operator lokal melalui investasi baik dana maupun teknologi,” kata seorang sumber dari operator asing.
VinaPhone telah mengungkapkan rencana kerja samanya dengan NTT Docomo, di mana perusahaan Jepang itu akan membantu Vina menulis proposal 3G guna mendapatkan salah satu dari empat izin 3G yang diberikan Kementerian Informasi dan Komunikasi Vietnam. Jumlah pelanggan telekomunikasi Vietnam terus tumbuh 100 persen. Terdapat 47 juta pelanggan dari 87 juta penduduk Vietnam.
handset 3G "docomo"
Senin (7/4/2008), Panasonic juga menjadi pabrik ponsel pertama yang membuat handset NTT DoCoMo dengan layanan 3G, yang mana layanan ini mulai komersil pada awal 2001. Saat itu, Panasonic berhasil menyentuh angka penjualan kumulatif sebesar 50 juta unit.
Kini, ponsel Panasonic, layaknya vendor-vendor ponsel besar lainnya, telah berbeda jauh dengan lima tahun lalu. Sekarang mereka mengintegrasi beragam fungsi hiburan digital hingga fitur digital TV. Layanan televisi tersebut bahkan gratis dan terbukti sudah mewabah di kalangan pengguna ponsel.
Keberhasilan tersebut merangsang Panasonic untuk terus mengembangkan fitur tersebut hingga bisa mengintegrasi panel TV flat ke ponsel terbarunya. Model terbaru itu kemungkinan besar akan dirilis di bawah brand Viera, seperti ponsel TV layar lebar sebelumnya. Namun, Panasonic belum bersedia menyebutkan kapan ponsel tersebut akan "dilempar" ke pasar.
Kini, ponsel Panasonic, layaknya vendor-vendor ponsel besar lainnya, telah berbeda jauh dengan lima tahun lalu. Sekarang mereka mengintegrasi beragam fungsi hiburan digital hingga fitur digital TV. Layanan televisi tersebut bahkan gratis dan terbukti sudah mewabah di kalangan pengguna ponsel.
Keberhasilan tersebut merangsang Panasonic untuk terus mengembangkan fitur tersebut hingga bisa mengintegrasi panel TV flat ke ponsel terbarunya. Model terbaru itu kemungkinan besar akan dirilis di bawah brand Viera, seperti ponsel TV layar lebar sebelumnya. Namun, Panasonic belum bersedia menyebutkan kapan ponsel tersebut akan "dilempar" ke pasar.
berita baru "docomo"
NTT DoCoMo mengembangkan Baterai “Pintar”
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| Di masa depan, kita akan bisa tahu kapan harus memperbaiki baterai hp kita tanpa harus menunggunya mati dengan tiba – tiba/ meledak didepan muka kita. Itu kalau baterai lithium – ion “ pintar” dari NTT DoCoMo benar – benar seperti apa yang dikatakan.  Menurut NTT DoCoMo, baterai “pintar” tersebut akan secara rutin mengirimkan status tentang “kesehatan”nya sendiri kepada pengguna hp. Dia akan memberitahu sang pengguna kapan saat nya untuk mengecharge, kapan dia perlu perbaikan, atau bahkan kapan dia perlu diganti. Semua informasi tersebut tersimpan didalam baterainya sendiri (menggunakan 8-bit microcomputer), jadi anda masih bisa menggunakannya meski anda mengganti telepon genggam. NTT DoCoMo berencana untuk mulai menggunakan jenis baterai terbaru ini untuk model – model hp yang akan direlease tahun depan. | |
Docomodake marketing Strategy
DoCoMo has developed a campaign to promote Docomodake in public events at home and abroad. The USA debut event is a Docomodake art exhibition in New York City (201 Mulberry St.) Today this smiling mascots of DoCoMo have literally mushroomed into ubiquitous symbols of happiness. Docomodake appear everywhere in Japan, used widely as mobile phone accessories, phone-game and picture-book heroes, stuffed toys and much more
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Docomodake on Nitendo DS
Dokomodake, the happy little mushroom made by Japanese telephone company NTT DoCoMo to sell more cell phones, is getting his own Nintendo DS game on December 6. Dokomodake is a well known corporate mascot. Let’s say it is NTT DoCoMo’s Ronald McDonald. The character is everywhere in Japan, usually dangling off of cell phones. Plus he’s cute looking so that’s probably another selling point for AQ Interactive. Still it’s awkward to see corporate mascots in games and I can’t think of one paid advergame that turned out well.
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Achieves 5Gbps downlink in 4G field trials
In field experiments,Docomo, achieved an approximate 5Gbps downlink data rate. That beats previous tests by a factor of two, as DoCoMo managed to achieve 2.5Gbps over a year ago in December 2005. The increase in data rates appeared to be as simple as doubling the number of antennas -- the MIMO technology in use takes advantage of multiple antennas capable of transmitting signals independently: more antennas = more data -- and using a proprietary solution for receiving the signal. So, what are the prospects of the Japanese public getting their hands on a wireless standard that can download up to 640MB per second?
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DoCoMo's RFID cellphones
NTT Docomo belum lama ini meluncurkan produk HP yang telah "ditanam" teknologi RFID (Radio Frequency Identification).
Dengan HP + RFID maka setiap karyawan dapat menggunakan HPnya sebagai mesin absensi, membuka pintu kantor, mengakses komputer (PC) sampai membayar makanan yang tersedia di kantin perusahaan.
Bisa dibayangkan berapa banyak tempat di tas/ dompter yang dapat anda hemat dengan teknologi ini yang berarti tidak perlu bawa uang, kartu pengenal (Identification Card), kartu kredit (Credit Card) dan lainnyasumber1 sumber2
NTT-DoCoMo phone will have the Android operating system
NTT-DoCoMo carrier gave its strongest support yet to Google's Android platform on Thursday when it said it is considering a cell phone based on the technology.
"We are starting discussions to offer handsets that will have the Android operating system," said Takeshi Natsuno, managing director of the multimedia services department at NTT DoCoMo.
The talks include getting support for I-mode, DoCoMo's hit mobile Internet service, on the Android platform. Nearly 48 million of DoCoMo's 53 million customers subscribe to I-mode, so having it on Android will be key to the Google platform's success in Japan.
Android is a Linux-based platform for cell phones that will combine open source components and include an operating system, a middleware stack, a customizable user interface, and applications.
NTT DoCoMo is one of the founding members of the Open Handset Alliance, the group developing Android. Until Thursday, it hadn't disclosed what it hoped to gain from its participation in the group, which comprises about 40 companies, including some of the biggest names in the cell phone industry.
DoCoMo Develops 'Intelligent' Li-ion Battery Pack
NTT DoCoMo Inc unveiled a battery pack that can detect the deterioration and troubles of a Li-ion secondary battery used in a cell phone July 22, 2008.
The company exhibited the "intelligent battery pack" at Wireless Japan 2008, which is an exhibition of wireless technologies and runs from July 22 to 24 at Tokyo Big Sight.
NTT DoCoMo developed the battery pack in response to the explosions and fire accidents of Li-ion secondary battery packs for cell phones that occurred in 2006 and 2007.
"As a measure to enhance the reliability of battery packs, we will start to employ the new battery pack in our new models within a year," said Kazuhiko Takeno, director in charge of technology promotion, the Mobile Device Development Department of NTT DoCoMosumber
Flash support by NTT DoCoMo phones
The deal is the first between Macromedia and a cellular network operator and part of the company's strategy to get Flash support into a broad range of portable and consumer electronics devices in addition to personal computers.
The first handsets that will have Flash support as a result of the agreement will be NTT DoCoMo's 505i line-up that is due to be launched sometime during 2003.
The 505i line will replace the operator's current high-end 504i line of handsets and Flash support will add to a growing line of features that includes Internet e-mail, mobile Web browsing, a built-in digital still camera, basic JPEG graphics, SSL (Secure Sockets Layer) encryption, and the ability to run Java applets.
Japan's first HSDPA-compatible handset,FOMA N902iX
NTT DoCoMo, pada tanggal 24 Agustus 2008 mengumumkan peluncuran servis HSDPA yang sedianya dimulai pada 31 Agustus 2008, bertepatan dengan peluncuran ponsel baru mereka yang disebut Japan's first HSDPA-compatible handset, the 3G FOMA™ N902iX HIGH-SPEED.
dengan menggunakan FOMA HIGH-SPEED areas, ponsel N902iX mampu melakukan download data sebesar 3.6Mbps,sekitar 10x kecepatan ponsel FOMA yang sekarang beredar. Mulai 31 Agustus seluruh wilayah Tokyo Pusat sudah termasuk HIGH-SPEED area, dan seluruh kota utama jepang sudah akan tercakup pada akhir Oktober tahun ini. DoCoMo juga berencana meluaskan wilayah hingga mencakup 70% populasi nasional di akhir Maret 2007 dan 90% di akhir Maret 2008.
Ponsel ini juga kompatibel dengan DoCoMo's new Music Channel™ service,Chaku-Uta Full® service,
Tuesday, August 5, 2008
Consolidation of subsidiaries of DoCoMo interTouch
Consolidation of subsidiaries of DoCoMo interTouch
DoCoMo Subsidiary interTouch renamed DoCoMo interTouch
TOKYO, JAPAN, April 1, 2008 --- NTT DoCoMo, Inc. announced today that interTouch Pte. Ltd., its wholly owned subsidiary in Singapore, has been renamed DoCoMo interTouch Pte. Ltd.
In January, DoCoMo interTouch wholly acquired Singapore-based MagiNet Pte. Ltd. to solidify its position as a premier Asia-Pacific provider of high-speed broadband connectivity services and video applications to the hospitality industry. DoCoMo interTouch now serves a total of 25 million hotel guests annually at approximately 1,000 hotels in 62 countries of Asia Pacific, Europe and the Middle East, with a growing presence in the Americas.
DoCoMo interTouch is now consolidating the operations of the former interTouch and MagiNet companies for increased efficiency.
Going forward, DoCoMo interTouch is committed to expanding and upgrading its offerings under the DoCoMo brand to provide the industry's most convenient and reliable broadband services to hotels worldwide.
In January, DoCoMo interTouch wholly acquired Singapore-based MagiNet Pte. Ltd. to solidify its position as a premier Asia-Pacific provider of high-speed broadband connectivity services and video applications to the hospitality industry. DoCoMo interTouch now serves a total of 25 million hotel guests annually at approximately 1,000 hotels in 62 countries of Asia Pacific, Europe and the Middle East, with a growing presence in the Americas.
DoCoMo interTouch is now consolidating the operations of the former interTouch and MagiNet companies for increased efficiency.
Going forward, DoCoMo interTouch is committed to expanding and upgrading its offerings under the DoCoMo brand to provide the industry's most convenient and reliable broadband services to hotels worldwide.
DoCoMo Reveals New Corporate Logo
OKYO, JAPAN, April 18, 2008 --- NTT DoCoMo, Inc. and its eight regional subsidiaries today unveiled the new DoCoMo corporate logo and other re-branding elements that will be introduced beginning July 1.
The new logo's color is red, which symbolizes the company's energy and dynamism. The logo, along with other branding elements, embodies DoCoMo's commitment to achieve customer satisfaction by understanding the needs of customers and building stronger relationships with them, and to maximize the creativity of the company's workforce and remain a leading innovator in the mobile communications industry.
The logo and new brand slogan — Unlimited Potential, in Your Hand — also express DoCoMo's commitment to offer high-quality, value-added mobile services and technologies that enhance human relationships and lifestyles.
The changes are the result of DoCoMo's review of its branding and related marketing strategies after establishing the Corporate Branding Division in August 2007.
NTT DOCOMO to Merge with Regional Subsidiaries
NTT DOCOMO, INC. and its regional companies in the Hokkaido, Tohoku, Tokai, Hokuriku, Kansai, Chugoku, Shikoku and Kyushu regions of Japan announced today an agreement that the eight wholly owned subsidiaries will merge into NTT DOCOMO, the surviving company, effective July 1. The agreement, after being approved by an extraordinary meeting of NTT DOCOMO's board of directors today, was signed by the participating parties.
NTT DOCOMO and its eight regional subsidiaries have successfully developed infrastructure and conducted community-based sales in each respective region since 1993. It was decided that the eight regional subsidiaries should merge into NTT DOCOMO, however, to better deal with the changing environment of mobile communications. The main objectives of the merger are to achieve:
· Enriched and enhanced customer services,
· Streamlined group management, and
· Faster decision-making.
In accordance with Article 796, Section 3 of Japan's Corporate Law, NTT DOCOMO was not required to convene a general meeting of shareholders to receive their approval of the merger. In addition, in accordance with Article 784, Section 1 of the same law, the regional subsidiaries likewise were not required to convene general meetings of their shareholders.
None of the eight regional subsidiaries has issued stock purchase warrants or corporate bonds with stock purchase warrants.
Summary of surviving company:
Corporate name: NTT DoCoMo, Inc.
Nature of business: Telecommunications
Head office: 2-11-1 Nagata-cho, Chiyoada-ku, Tokyo, Japan
President and CEO: Masao Nakamura
Common stock: 949,679 million yen (as of March 31, 2008)
Fiscal term: April 1 - March 31
Impact on earnings: The merger is not expected to have any impact on the consolidated results of operations or financial position of NTT DOCOMO because the eight regional subsidiaries are already consolidated in its financial statements.
NTT DOCOMO and its eight regional subsidiaries have successfully developed infrastructure and conducted community-based sales in each respective region since 1993. It was decided that the eight regional subsidiaries should merge into NTT DOCOMO, however, to better deal with the changing environment of mobile communications. The main objectives of the merger are to achieve:
· Enriched and enhanced customer services,
· Streamlined group management, and
· Faster decision-making.
In accordance with Article 796, Section 3 of Japan's Corporate Law, NTT DOCOMO was not required to convene a general meeting of shareholders to receive their approval of the merger. In addition, in accordance with Article 784, Section 1 of the same law, the regional subsidiaries likewise were not required to convene general meetings of their shareholders.
None of the eight regional subsidiaries has issued stock purchase warrants or corporate bonds with stock purchase warrants.
Summary of surviving company:
Corporate name: NTT DoCoMo, Inc.
Nature of business: Telecommunications
Head office: 2-11-1 Nagata-cho, Chiyoada-ku, Tokyo, Japan
President and CEO: Masao Nakamura
Common stock: 949,679 million yen (as of March 31, 2008)
Fiscal term: April 1 - March 31
Impact on earnings: The merger is not expected to have any impact on the consolidated results of operations or financial position of NTT DOCOMO because the eight regional subsidiaries are already consolidated in its financial statements.
DOCOMO to Offer High-Speed Mobile Data/VoIP for Home Broadband Networks
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TOKYO, JAPAN, May 27, 2008 --- NTT DOCOMO, INC. and its eight regional subsidiaries today announced a service that will enable DOCOMO FOMA™ third-generation handsets to connect to home broadband networks via wireless LAN routers, allowing mobile phone users to enjoy 54 Mbps high-speed packet communication and Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP), beginning in June.
With Home U™, Japan's first consumer service for fixed-mobile convergence, DOCOMO FOMA phones will be able to download large-volume data, such as video, with the speed and convenience of broadband.
VoIP calls to other Home U users will be free of charge, and to non-Home U users will be 30 percent cheaper than normal FOMA charges.
Initially, the service will be compatible with the N906iL onefone™, a mobile/W-LAN dual handset that will be sold from the same day that the service starts.
The monthly charge for Home U will be 1,029 yen. No signup fee will be required.
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TOKYO, JAPAN, May 27, 2008 --- NTT DOCOMO, INC. and its eight regional subsidiaries today announced a service that will enable DOCOMO FOMA™ third-generation handsets to connect to home broadband networks via wireless LAN routers, allowing mobile phone users to enjoy 54 Mbps high-speed packet communication and Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP), beginning in June.
With Home U™, Japan's first consumer service for fixed-mobile convergence, DOCOMO FOMA phones will be able to download large-volume data, such as video, with the speed and convenience of broadband.
VoIP calls to other Home U users will be free of charge, and to non-Home U users will be 30 percent cheaper than normal FOMA charges.
Initially, the service will be compatible with the N906iL onefone™, a mobile/W-LAN dual handset that will be sold from the same day that the service starts.
The monthly charge for Home U will be 1,029 yen. No signup fee will be required.
NTT DOCOMO to Issue 10-year Domestic Straight Corporate Bonds
TOKYO, JAPAN, June 4, 2008 --- NTT DOCOMO, INC. announced today that it is issuing 80 billion yen of 10-year domestic straight corporate bonds, as follows:
NTT DOCOMO's 15th Domestic Straight Corporate Bonds (10-year bonds)
Aggregate amount 80 billion yen
Amount of each bond 100 million yen
Coupon rate 1.96 %
Issue price 99.93 yen per par value of 100 yen
Subscriber's yield 1.968% (compound interest 1.967%)
Redemption period June 20, 2018 (bullet bond)
Offering (Payment due) June 4, 2008 (June 11, 2008)
Lead managing underwriters Mizuho Securities Co., Ltd. and Nikko Citigroup Ltd.
NTT DOCOMO's 15th Domestic Straight Corporate Bonds (10-year bonds)
Aggregate amount 80 billion yen
Amount of each bond 100 million yen
Coupon rate 1.96 %
Issue price 99.93 yen per par value of 100 yen
Subscriber's yield 1.968% (compound interest 1.967%)
Redemption period June 20, 2018 (bullet bond)
Offering (Payment due) June 4, 2008 (June 11, 2008)
Lead managing underwriters Mizuho Securities Co., Ltd. and Nikko Citigroup Ltd.
NTT DOCOMO to Support Reforestation in Philippines
TOKYO, JAPAN, June 17, 2008 --- NTT DOCOMO, INC. will partner with affiliate the Philippine Long Distance Telephone Company (PLDT) and its mobile subsidiary SMART Communications, Inc. to support reforestation in the Philippines for the next three years.
The companies aim to help reduce carbon dioxide, support biodiversity, promote sustainable land use and prevent natural disasters due to deforestation.
DOCOMO will provide funding to the PLDT-SMART Foundation Inc., a major philanthropic organization, which will organize reforestation in to-be-decided strategic locations, such as Angat Dam, one of the nation's largest dams and the major source of drinking water for Metro Manila.
DOCOMO will help fund the project by donating part of its revenue from the sale of recyclable materials recovered from used mobile phones. The phones are collected from DOCOMO customers, making them indirect contributors to the reforestation project.
The project is one of DOCOMO's many collaborations with the PLDT Group. DOCOMO has a stake of about 14% in PLDT, and the two companies carry out joint business.
The companies aim to help reduce carbon dioxide, support biodiversity, promote sustainable land use and prevent natural disasters due to deforestation.
DOCOMO will provide funding to the PLDT-SMART Foundation Inc., a major philanthropic organization, which will organize reforestation in to-be-decided strategic locations, such as Angat Dam, one of the nation's largest dams and the major source of drinking water for Metro Manila.
DOCOMO will help fund the project by donating part of its revenue from the sale of recyclable materials recovered from used mobile phones. The phones are collected from DOCOMO customers, making them indirect contributors to the reforestation project.
The project is one of DOCOMO's many collaborations with the PLDT Group. DOCOMO has a stake of about 14% in PLDT, and the two companies carry out joint business.
Monday, August 4, 2008
NTT DOCOMO to Launch BlackBerry Internet Service
TOKYO, JAPAN, July 7, 2008 --- NTT DOCOMO, INC. announced today that on August 1 it will launch the BlackBerry® Internet Service for direct connection to the Internet without the need for a dedicated server, responding to requests from individuals, as well as small to midsize businesses, who want a simple, convenient, low-cost system for Web browsing and e-mail with their BlackBerry 8707h™ smartphones in Japan.
The BlackBerry 8707h will be sold through the company's Online Shop, Corporate Business Division and DOCOMO Shops' corporate business sections on August 1.
The BlackBerry Internet Service will cost 3,045 yen per month (tax included). The FOMA™ basic monthly fee and normal packet charges will apply separately.
In addition, a discount packet-billing plan to be launched on September 1, called the BlackBerry Data Transmission Package, will enable users to transmit up to 80,000 packets of data per month for a flat charge of 1,680 yen. Data exceeding this limit will be charged at 0.0525 yen per packet.
DOCOMO will demonstrate the new BlackBerry Internet Service during Wireless Japan 2008 at Tokyo Big Sight from July 22 to 24.
The BlackBerry 8707h will be sold through the company's Online Shop, Corporate Business Division and DOCOMO Shops' corporate business sections on August 1.
The BlackBerry Internet Service will cost 3,045 yen per month (tax included). The FOMA™ basic monthly fee and normal packet charges will apply separately.
In addition, a discount packet-billing plan to be launched on September 1, called the BlackBerry Data Transmission Package, will enable users to transmit up to 80,000 packets of data per month for a flat charge of 1,680 yen. Data exceeding this limit will be charged at 0.0525 yen per packet.
DOCOMO will demonstrate the new BlackBerry Internet Service during Wireless Japan 2008 at Tokyo Big Sight from July 22 to 24.
NTT DOCOMO and AT&T Inc. Extend 3G Network throughout Hawaii
TOKYO, JAPAN, July 31, 2008 --- NTT DOCOMO, INC. and AT&T Inc. announced today that the extension of a third-generation (3G) mobile network to all principal islands in the U.S. state of Hawaii has been completed.
Using AT&T's 3G network, which is based on W-CDMA technology, DOCOMO customers now have access to data and voice roaming services in the main populated areas of Oahu, Hawaii, Maui, Lanai, Molokai and Kauai.
NTT DOCOMO began providing 3G roaming services on Oahu in October 2007 and then extended the services to other islands including Hawaii and Maui islands as the network was expanded.
DOCOMO handsets compatible with international roaming services in the Hawaiian Islands are the SH905iTV, SH906i, F906i, SO906i, N906iμ, SH906iTV, NM705i, NM706i (to be available soon), hTc Z and HT1100.
Using AT&T's 3G network, which is based on W-CDMA technology, DOCOMO customers now have access to data and voice roaming services in the main populated areas of Oahu, Hawaii, Maui, Lanai, Molokai and Kauai.
NTT DOCOMO began providing 3G roaming services on Oahu in October 2007 and then extended the services to other islands including Hawaii and Maui islands as the network was expanded.
DOCOMO handsets compatible with international roaming services in the Hawaiian Islands are the SH905iTV, SH906i, F906i, SO906i, N906iμ, SH906iTV, NM705i, NM706i (to be available soon), hTc Z and HT1100.
Saturday, August 2, 2008
Perhaps it’s a risk DoCoMo may be willing to take. If it cuts this deal with Apple, there’s a fear that other handset makers will request similar ones (though isn’t this a fear for Softbank as well?) Plus, there’s the notion that the iPhone just might not be a mega hit in a market where mobile phones are already packed with some of the most sophisticated features in the world, such as the ability to record TV shows for later use, bar code readers, commuter passes as well as high speed access to the mobile web.
Still, since Softbank’s announcement, DoCoMo has reportedly been “unhappy” that its smaller rival beat it to the deal, according to AP. Reuters reports that DoCoMo spokesman Shuichiro Ichikoshi said the company “has not heard back from Apple after talks to sell iPhones.”
Meanwhile, one analyst believes that if Softbank is the only carrier, the iPhone will 200,000 to 300,000, 500,000 “tops.” Tokyo-based UBS managing director and telecoms analyst Makio Inui said, “It’s not going to move the needle in this market.” Softbank CEO Masayoshi Son apparently has his own doubts about the phone as well, and is said to be “skeptical” about its ability to bring in the Japanese subscribers. Number two carrier KDDI, meanwhile, said it was not interested in offering the iPhone as its customers tend to skew younger, and as such already have music phones.
Still, since Softbank’s announcement, DoCoMo has reportedly been “unhappy” that its smaller rival beat it to the deal, according to AP. Reuters reports that DoCoMo spokesman Shuichiro Ichikoshi said the company “has not heard back from Apple after talks to sell iPhones.”
Meanwhile, one analyst believes that if Softbank is the only carrier, the iPhone will 200,000 to 300,000, 500,000 “tops.” Tokyo-based UBS managing director and telecoms analyst Makio Inui said, “It’s not going to move the needle in this market.” Softbank CEO Masayoshi Son apparently has his own doubts about the phone as well, and is said to be “skeptical” about its ability to bring in the Japanese subscribers. Number two carrier KDDI, meanwhile, said it was not interested in offering the iPhone as its customers tend to skew younger, and as such already have music phones.
Apple's iPhone in Japan: Where's DoCoMo
While DoCoMo, the former incumbent, has long been accustomed to dominating Japan's mobile market, they've been locked in a fierce price war with Softbank and number two carrier KDDI, which have begun to make inroads into its market share. For the first time in twelve years that the Japanese telecoms regulator has been keeping records, DoCoMo's slice of the market has dipped below 50 percent?at 49.7 percent to be exact. DoCoMo may be in danger of losing more customers to Softbank over the deal.
Apple's iPhone in Japan: Where's DoCoMo?
So what happened to Apple's iPhone talks in Japan? It was thought that Apple ( NSDQ: AAPL) would go with NTT DoCoMo ( NYSE: DCM), the country's largest carrier with its 53.5 million subscribers. Instead they struck a deal with its smallest, but perhaps most aggressive operator, Softbank, which counts 18.8 million customers.
But a Businessweek feature looking at Apple's options in Japan notes that the Softbank deal is most likely not an exclusive one. There was no mention in Softbank's terse iPhone announcement, though this is usually the sort of news that operators like to crow about. Most likely, Apple is using the Softbank deal to put pressure on DoCoMo, which in the past has openly balked at the revenue sharing deal?said to be as high as a 30 percent cut of airtime revenues?that operators must submit to in order to carry the iPhone.
But a Businessweek feature looking at Apple's options in Japan notes that the Softbank deal is most likely not an exclusive one. There was no mention in Softbank's terse iPhone announcement, though this is usually the sort of news that operators like to crow about. Most likely, Apple is using the Softbank deal to put pressure on DoCoMo, which in the past has openly balked at the revenue sharing deal?said to be as high as a 30 percent cut of airtime revenues?that operators must submit to in order to carry the iPhone.
'We don't like Windows,' says DoCoMo 2
From now on, DoCoMo expects that most or all of its new 3G handsets will run on either Linux or Symbian OS, a spokesman said. Vendors will be able to decide which operating system they adopt.
The company is not pushing development of any other operating systems, he said. "To tell you the truth, we don't like... and we don't have a plan to invest in Windows. Windows is not for the mobile space, the files are big."
DoCoMo also announced three new handsets that are compatible with the new platform. The N901iC by NEC and P901i by Panasonic use a Linux version of the platform, while the F901iC by Fujitsu uses Symbian.
The handsets announced this week are the end results of two joint projects to develop phones based on the common software program: one between DoCoMo, NEC and Panasonic; the other between DoCoMo and Fujitsu.
The company is not pushing development of any other operating systems, he said. "To tell you the truth, we don't like... and we don't have a plan to invest in Windows. Windows is not for the mobile space, the files are big."
DoCoMo also announced three new handsets that are compatible with the new platform. The N901iC by NEC and P901i by Panasonic use a Linux version of the platform, while the F901iC by Fujitsu uses Symbian.
The handsets announced this week are the end results of two joint projects to develop phones based on the common software program: one between DoCoMo, NEC and Panasonic; the other between DoCoMo and Fujitsu.
'We don't like Windows,' says DoCoMo 1
NTT DoCoMo "doesn't like" Windows and has developed a common software platform that can run on both Linux and Symbian that will damage the software giant's efforts to break into the mobile market.
The common platform is designed to cut costs and speed development of difficult-to-make 3G phones, said DoCoMo. The platform consists of middleware for common services and functions, customised modules for the operating systems, sample device drivers, sample application software, handset emulator software for personal computers, and development guidelines.
The common platform is designed to cut costs and speed development of difficult-to-make 3G phones, said DoCoMo. The platform consists of middleware for common services and functions, customised modules for the operating systems, sample device drivers, sample application software, handset emulator software for personal computers, and development guidelines.
The Tsunami in Trouble
In May 2002, NTT DoCoMo (DoCoMo) Inc., Japan's largest mobile phone company, announced a net loss of ¥ 116.19 billion and a goodwill write-off of ¥ 624.6 billion for the fiscal ending March 2002. Though the company registered an increase in operating revenues from ¥ 4,669.37 billion in 2000-01 to ¥ 5167.14 billion, the revenue growth was stated to be well below its company expectations. Company sources attributed this to the general decline in Average Revenue Per User (ARPU) for voice services and slower growth in new cellular subscribers across the country (Refer Exhibit I for DoCoMo's financials and ARPU data).
Japan's DoCoMo loses mobile market dominance
After a decade as the dominant provider, NTT DoCoMo can no longer say it provides mobile service to most of the Japanese market. March metrics show that smaller rivals are grabbing market share in a fierce fight ahead of the start of the academic and business year, a Reuters report said.
DoCoMo held a 49.7% share of Japan's total mobile phone and Personal Handyphone market at the end of March, down from 50.2% in February, the Telecommunications Carriers Association said. DoCoMo acknowledged that it was the first time in about a decade that its market share had fallen below half, the Reuters report said.
Shinji Moriyuki, a senior analyst at Mitsubishi UFJ Securities commented, "As user needs become varied, it's hard for any one carrier to hold on to a majority of market share. Softbank is winning in this changing market because it has a retailer's eye for pricing, design and services, while the others are still thinking like telecom firms."
March is a big month for mobile phones, with carriers fighting to sign up students and new corporate recruits ahead of April, the start of the academic and financial year in Japan. The race for new signings was won this year byJapan's third largest carrier Softbank, just ahead of second-largest carrier KDDI, the report said. Despite a marketing blitz to try to keep pace with its price-cutting rivals, DoCoMo signed on 173,700 net new users in March, only around a third of Softbank's 543,900 new subscribers or KDDI's 500,500 users.
DoCoMo held a 49.7% share of Japan's total mobile phone and Personal Handyphone market at the end of March, down from 50.2% in February, the Telecommunications Carriers Association said. DoCoMo acknowledged that it was the first time in about a decade that its market share had fallen below half, the Reuters report said.
Shinji Moriyuki, a senior analyst at Mitsubishi UFJ Securities commented, "As user needs become varied, it's hard for any one carrier to hold on to a majority of market share. Softbank is winning in this changing market because it has a retailer's eye for pricing, design and services, while the others are still thinking like telecom firms."
March is a big month for mobile phones, with carriers fighting to sign up students and new corporate recruits ahead of April, the start of the academic and financial year in Japan. The race for new signings was won this year byJapan's third largest carrier Softbank, just ahead of second-largest carrier KDDI, the report said. Despite a marketing blitz to try to keep pace with its price-cutting rivals, DoCoMo signed on 173,700 net new users in March, only around a third of Softbank's 543,900 new subscribers or KDDI's 500,500 users.
DOCOMO USA Labs announces its Open Source SEND Project.
DOCOMO's Open Source SEND project provides an implementation of RFC3971 Secure Neighbor Discovery (SEND). SEND cryptographically secures the IPv6 neighbor discovery protocol, countering the threats discussed in RFC3756 (IPv6 Neighbor Discovery (ND) Trust Models and Threats).
DOCOMO's SEND is implemented completely in user space, so it is portable and lends itself to experimentation. It currently runs on Linux (tested on 2.6 kernels) and FreeBSD (tested on 5.4).
Also included in the distribution are implementations of RFC3972 Cryptographically Generated Addresses (CGAs) and RFC3779 X.509 Extensions for IP Addresses and AS Identifiers.
DOCOMO's SEND is implemented completely in user space, so it is portable and lends itself to experimentation. It currently runs on Linux (tested on 2.6 kernels) and FreeBSD (tested on 5.4).
Also included in the distribution are implementations of RFC3972 Cryptographically Generated Addresses (CGAs) and RFC3779 X.509 Extensions for IP Addresses and AS Identifiers.
IYOUIT
MUNICH, GERMANY, June 26, 2008 --- DOCOMO Communications Laboratories Europe GmbH (DOCOMO Euro-Labs) announced the release of the prototype mobile service IYOUIT.
IYOUIT is short for I (myself), YOU (my buddies) and IT (tangible and intangible experiences I would like to share) . Those are the basic ingredients for the mobile application IYOUIT that allows for an instant automated sharing of personal experiences within communities online.
IYOUIT is a mobile alpha service to share personal experiences with others while on the go.
With IYOUIT, sharing your life on the Web 2.0 while on the go becomes a breeze.
The IYOUIT mobile application is available as a stable alpha release. DOCOMO Euro-Labs invites everyone with a Nokia Series-60 phone to join and experiment, free of charge.
Overview of the IYOUIT mobile client.
IYOUIT Photo Sharing via Flickr™
Instant context-based messaging via Twitter™ as well as IYOUIT Web and mobile.
Corporate Social Responsibility
Toward a Connected Future
What can NTT DOCOMO do to help move society towards sustainability?It can develop and offer services based on the mobile phone, and by making connections, it can continue finding ways to contribute to society.
Mobile phones have spread rapidly around the world in the past ten or more years.Having both positive and negative aspects, these devices are continually creating change in our lives, even as they themselves evolve.
The future of mobile phones is not for us to envision alone,We would like to create the vision together with our stakeholders.
DOCOMO reaches out to join with its stakeholders and create a new culture of communication that connects us with our goal of a sustainable society.
NTT DOCOMO Bought Stake in Bangladeshi Mobile Operator
TOKYO, JAPAN, June 16, 2008 --- NTT DOCOMO, INC. announced that it will acquire a 30 percent stake in TM International (Bangladesh) Limited (TMIB), a mobile phone operator based in Dhaka, Bangladesh, by directly acquiring all stock in TMIB held by A.K. Khan Co. Ltd. and its four group companies. The deal, worth US$350 million, is expected to be completed by the end of 2008.
taken from http://www.nttdocomo.com/pr/2008/001405.html
taken from http://www.nttdocomo.com/pr/2008/001405.html
NTT DOCOMO Establishes Subsidiary Company in Shanghai, China
TOKYO, JAPAN, July 9, 2008 --- NTT DOCOMO, INC. announced today that it has established DOCOMO China Co., Ltd. as a wholly owned subsidiary in Shanghai, China.
DOCOMO China will focus mainly on providing mobile solutions for corporate customers, especially locally based Japanese companies.
The office is expected to begin operating from the end of July, once the necessary governmental and commercial approvals have been obtained.
Outline of DOCOMO China Co., Ltd.
Capital: 4 million USD (about 430 million yen)
Ownership: 100%
Representative: General Manager Yoshimune Ishii (TBC)
Establishment: June 23, 2008
Business: System and network solutions with mobile applications for corporate customers, and import-export of communications devices.
taken from http://www.nttdocomo.com/pr/2008/001410.html
DOCOMO China will focus mainly on providing mobile solutions for corporate customers, especially locally based Japanese companies.
The office is expected to begin operating from the end of July, once the necessary governmental and commercial approvals have been obtained.
Outline of DOCOMO China Co., Ltd.
Capital: 4 million USD (about 430 million yen)
Ownership: 100%
Representative: General Manager Yoshimune Ishii (TBC)
Establishment: June 23, 2008
Business: System and network solutions with mobile applications for corporate customers, and import-export of communications devices.
taken from http://www.nttdocomo.com/pr/2008/001410.html
Mobile Ubiquitous Communications Lab
Mobile ubiquitous communications will broaden the “mobile world” in today to the “ubiquitous world” in tomorrow. Taking mission of seeking the innovative technologies and business models to advance the state-of-the-art of mobile and ubiquitous communications, Docomo is now developing new technologies, applications and solutions to provide the users with new communication experience and environments in the Mobile Ubiquitous Communication lab.
Mobile Ubiquitous Service
With mobile ubiquitous communications, more enticing services are expected in the future. The researches are focusing on innovative services and business models, and also on the key technologies supporting them. The research activities include Internet-based multimedia serices, service continuity and QoS guarantee between heterogeneous networks, new value-added services in the mobile ubiquitous scenarios and so on.
Mobile Ubiquitous Network
Mobile ubiquitous network technologies are the basis for any new services. With the integration of mobile communications and ubiquitous communications, more novel types of network will emerge. The researches are focusing on the innovative network technologies which support the mobile ubiquitous services, including mobile ubiquitous network architecture, fixed/mobile communications convergence, personal/home network technologies and so on.
Docomo Beijing Advanced Wireless System Lab
Our researches are focusing on the wireless system technologies to realize the vision of mobile ubiquitous. Now two projects are performed to achieve the research target.
1.Cross-layer and collaborative control project (3C)
To enhance the performance of existing cellular network and realize a high-capacity, large-coverage, and low-cost network in the future, cross-layer and collaborative control is one of the crucial technologies.
The technical challenges of 3C project are multi-dimensional system resource (time, frequency, space, etc) and novel network architecture, e.g. relay based cellular system and distributed antenna system. To resolve these challenges, 3C project mainly focuses on the key techniques including multi-user MIMO scheduling and resource management, hybrid ARQ, intercell collaboration and system control technologies for novel cellular infrastructure.
2. MAC and interworking project (MAC)
To improve the service continuity, decrease the battery consumption of UE, while taking into account of the multi-system coexistence, MAC and interworking technologies are essential. The technical challenging is the varieties of UE and systems, end-end performance enhancement. This project aims to study access control, power saving control, seamless handover and load-balancing technologies.
3.RRM for Spectrum sharing and cognitive radio project (RSC)
To fully exploit the scarce and precious resource of spectrum, innovative technologies are needed to increase the spectrum utilization. Spectrum sharing and Cognitive Radio (CR) are viewed as key enablers to achieve this objective. RSC project aims to study the dynamic spectrum sharing methods between wireless operators and systems, and propose new technologies for increasing spectrum efficiency, enhancing QoS, anti-interference, and network self-organization by using CR.
taken from http://www.docomolabs.com.cn/english/jdkj-e.php
1.Cross-layer and collaborative control project (3C)
To enhance the performance of existing cellular network and realize a high-capacity, large-coverage, and low-cost network in the future, cross-layer and collaborative control is one of the crucial technologies.
The technical challenges of 3C project are multi-dimensional system resource (time, frequency, space, etc) and novel network architecture, e.g. relay based cellular system and distributed antenna system. To resolve these challenges, 3C project mainly focuses on the key techniques including multi-user MIMO scheduling and resource management, hybrid ARQ, intercell collaboration and system control technologies for novel cellular infrastructure.
2. MAC and interworking project (MAC)
To improve the service continuity, decrease the battery consumption of UE, while taking into account of the multi-system coexistence, MAC and interworking technologies are essential. The technical challenging is the varieties of UE and systems, end-end performance enhancement. This project aims to study access control, power saving control, seamless handover and load-balancing technologies.
3.RRM for Spectrum sharing and cognitive radio project (RSC)
To fully exploit the scarce and precious resource of spectrum, innovative technologies are needed to increase the spectrum utilization. Spectrum sharing and Cognitive Radio (CR) are viewed as key enablers to achieve this objective. RSC project aims to study the dynamic spectrum sharing methods between wireless operators and systems, and propose new technologies for increasing spectrum efficiency, enhancing QoS, anti-interference, and network self-organization by using CR.
taken from http://www.docomolabs.com.cn/english/jdkj-e.php
Friday, August 1, 2008
DOCOMO Beijing communications Laboratories Co., Ltd.
To realize NTT DOCOMO’s vision of “From Communicationｓ infrastructure to Lifestyle infrastructure”, DBL (DOCOMO Beijing communications Laboratories Co., Ltd.) is dedicated to the research on 4G/B4G wireless transmission technologies，system control technologies,new services and applications to realize this ambition. Currently, DBL is comprised of three laboratories:
Innovative Radio Transmission Lab, which focuses on next generation wireless access technologies for cellular and ubiquitous integrated network,
Advanced Wireless System Lab, which focuses on universal system control technologies of wireless system for realizing the vision of mobile ubiquitous, and
Mobile Ubiquitous Communications Lab, which targets on multimedia communications and wireless ubiquitous solutions to provide new communication environments and experience .
The research results of those 3 labs have been published in conferences like : IEEE ICC, Globecom, PIMRC, VTC, WCNC. Docomo has also contributed documents to worldwide standard organizations, such as : 3GPP LTE, IEEE802.11/16 and underatje partial whitepaper editing for FuTURE Forum and submit proposals.
DBL has also been collaborating with universities such as : Tsinghua University, Southeast University, Beijing University of Posts and Telecommunications University, University of Electronic Science and Technology of China, in fields of Resource management technologies based on novel/new concept, Adaptive transmission and control technologies for DAS, Fundamental transmission technologies for MIMO-OFDM, Networking control schemes/technologies based on natural world model, QoS guarantee technologies for ubiquitous networks, multimedia communications and plans to extend the scope of co-operation in the future. co-operation in the future.
The Mascot
Docomo's mascot is 'Docomodake', a mushroom, which is quite a celebrity in Japan. He, even is the hero of a Nintendo DS game. Docomodake has a wide variety of merchandising, such as cell phone straps, keychains and plush dolls. This is one of the advertising methods they use.
Docomo's investment outside Japan
Docomo invested multi billion dollars in : KPN, Hutchison Telecom, KTF, AT&T wireless. It had to sell all those investments and had caused it a total about US$10billion in losses. Meanwhile, Docomo's Japan operation is profitable.
In Dec 2007, NTT Docomo and KT Freetel joined in investing USD $200 million (33% stake) un U mobile Malaysia. The announcement is one of the most important mobile communications deal in Malaysia to date as it has the tremendous potential to shift the business model of the local telecommunication industry from a coverage dominated landscape to a products and content driven one through the influx of knowledge and expertise from both NTT docomo and KT Freetel.
In Dec 2007, NTT Docomo and KT Freetel joined in investing USD $200 million (33% stake) un U mobile Malaysia. The announcement is one of the most important mobile communications deal in Malaysia to date as it has the tremendous potential to shift the business model of the local telecommunication industry from a coverage dominated landscape to a products and content driven one through the influx of knowledge and expertise from both NTT docomo and KT Freetel.
Thursday, July 31, 2008
Credit Card
By embedding in the cellphone a computer chip or other type of memory device, a phone can double as a credit card. The chip performs the same function as the magnetic strip on the back of a credit card, storing account information and other data necessary to make a purchase.
Does Annual Report reflect Good Business Strategy, a year before?
This page presents the NTT Docomo Annual Reports from 1998 - 2006.
Download them (at least do the FY2006)...
Let's discuss it...
Download them (at least do the FY2006)...
Let's discuss it...
OOT: Japanese Cellular Phones FAQ
This link goes to the
Japanese Cellular Phones FAQ
it also mention some of the Docomo fact about the network & cellphone
see there about why is the Japanese phones are very exclusive
I think it's about EGO...
the Japanese always want to be ONE STEP AHEAD... especially in technology deployment
you can see there WHY....
Japanese Cellular Phones FAQ
it also mention some of the Docomo fact about the network & cellphone
see there about why is the Japanese phones are very exclusive
I think it's about EGO...
the Japanese always want to be ONE STEP AHEAD... especially in technology deployment
you can see there WHY....
Docomo + Google = YouTube videos
"On January 24, 2008, NTT docomo has announced that they made connections with Google. By doing this, all models after the FOMA904i models are able to view YouTube videos."
taken from wikipedia.com
GOOGLE??
wow!!!
one step more to going GLOBAL !!!
with google, docomo is even overpowered...
making us envy of the Japanesse...
taken from wikipedia.com
GOOGLE??
wow!!!
one step more to going GLOBAL !!!
with google, docomo is even overpowered...
making us envy of the Japanesse...
The first in the world to apply i-Mode....Docomo
- TAKEN OPPORTUNITY... the first to apply i-mode in the WORLD
- Strength : as the pioneer, everyone will always remember and think you're the best... but you have to keep the quality as pristine as ever
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