Japan’s largest mobile phone carrier NTT DoCoMo said it is offering a free software update to users of its latest SH505i mobile phone handset due to software bugs that could erase certain data. The software problems involve the i-APRI service, which allows users to download games and other types of application software from NTT DoCoMo’s network.
NTT DoCoMo and its eight regional subsidiaries today announced that they will begin marketing the 3G N2102V videophone from July 18, 2003. The smallest in the FOMA series, the new model boasts a compact and lightweight (109g) design that is on a par with 2G handsets. It also features an enhanced mail function and longer battery life. The N2102V’s enhanced Speed photo mail function allows users to simultaneously call and send mail with attached photos taken either on-the-spot or previously saved. When enabled, the function automatically displays the e-mail address link of the person being called.
NTT DoCoMo and its eight regional subsidiaries announced today that they will release preconditions for indirect access connection to the DoCoMo network to inter-exchange operators who wish to link to the DoCoMo network. Information, including a consultation schedule, will be posted on the company’s Japanese language website from July 15, 2003. On June 17, 2003, a Ministry of Public Management, Home Affairs, Posts and Telecommunications (“MPHPT”) study group established to study the setting of charges announced the results of its investigation regarding the setting of charges for both relay connections and calls made from IP phones to cell phones. This was followed by a policy issued by the MPHPT on June 25, 2003, entitled “The policy concerning the setting of charges for calls to cell phones from fixed line phones”.
Leveraging on the success of NEC Corporation and Siemens Information and Communication Mobile (Siemens mobile) in building Hutchison’s 3G networks in the UK and Italy, Hutchison 3G HK Limited (Hutchison 3G HK) has awarded a contract to NEC and Siemens mobile for the supply of the radio network of its third generation (3G) WCDMA-based network. Hutchison 3G HK targets to launch its 3 service in August 2003.
NTT DoCoMo and its eight regional subsidiaries announced today new measures to counter the growing number of spam mail being sent via the network. The initiatives, in which offenders will either have their DoCoMo services temporarily suspended or completely rescinded, are part of the company’s continuous efforts in the fight against spam. In the past, spam mail was mainly sent to i-mode handsets from personal computers via the internet. To prevent this, DoCoMo implemented various measures, asking users to restrict incoming e-mail by blocking or accepting mail only from designated sources (domains or e-mail addresses).
KDDI Corporation and Okinawa Cellular Telephone are pleased to announce the release of the A1304T (manufactured by Toshiba Corporation) and the A1401K (manufactured by Kyocera Corporation) as part of a new 3G (CDMA2000 1x) lineup, enabling data transmission of up to 144kbps. Both support MovieMail, enabling users to capture and send seamless movies. The two new handsets are scheduled for sale from the beginning of August.
