Tag Archives: NTT DoCoMo

Seven operators in major M2M alliance

Published on Tuesday, July 10th by Hans Cett

Rating: Customers can get a single SIM and single API

A highly significant initiative has been launched into the M2M (machine-to-machine communications) space by seven major global mobile network operators. They have entered into a memorandum of understanding to form an alliance to support a single, global platform that multinational businesses will leverage to enable connected devices in multiple countries. To do so, the operator alliance will be deploying Jasper Wireless‘ Control Centre platform to power their respective M2M services globally. The full list of operators includes: – KPN, NTT Docomo, Rogers Communications, Singtel, Telefonica, Telstra and Vimplecom. The initiative is open to other operators and welcomes new participants. Continue reading →

Posted in M2M, Mobile Operators | Tagged Jasper Wireless, kpn, m2m, Macario Namie, NTT DoCoMo, Rogers Communications, singtel, telefonica, telstra, VimpleCom | 1 Comment

KDDI smashes Softbank Japanese iPhone 5 exclusivity

Published on Friday, September 23rd by Alex Wood

KDDI, Japan’s second largest mobile carrier, is rumoured to have acquired the rights to sell the hotly anticipated iPhone 5 according to a report by the Nikkei newspaper.

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Posted in Apple, Mobile Devices, Vodafone, mobile news | Tagged au, Japan, kddi, kddi au, NTT DoCoMo, Softbank | 2 Comments

Symbian still rolling on: eleven new Symbian^2 devices announced

Published on Tuesday, November 9th by Cian O' Sullivan

After yesterday’s news that the Symbian Foundation was scaling back to a licensing body (see our feature report), you could be forgiven for thinking that it was the end for the OS. But as a new announcement from NTT DoCoMo shows, there are still a large number of devices launching with the software. Continue reading →

Posted in Mobile Devices, Mobile OS, mobile news, symbian | Tagged Fujitsu, mobile, mobile device, Mobile OS, mobile phone, NTT DoCoMo, sharp, smartphone, symbian | 3 Comments

NTT DoCoMo moves in on four Indian mobile networks

Published on Thursday, August 12th by Cian O' Sullivan

Mobile owners in India suffer from a standards problem: specifically network standards. There are GSM and CDMA operators across the country, and for the most part they don’t cover the same areas. As such, phones that take two (or more) SIM cards are essential for someone who wants coverage across the entire country. There are only two companies that deal in both standards in India – and one of them is moving towards control from Japanese telecoms giant NTT DoCoMo.
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Posted in India and Asia Pacific, Mobile Operators, NTT DoCoMo, mobile news | Tagged Carrier, india, mobile, mobile operator, network, NTT, NTT DoCoMo, Operator, Tata, tata group, Tata Teleservices | 1 Comment

Tuesday morning Mobile Operator roundup

Published on Tuesday, September 15th by Cian O' Sullivan

It’s time for a Mobile Operator roundup, and they have been busy since yesterday evening. Once again, rumours have exploded that Deutsche Telekom us considering a purchase of US operator Sprint. On the other side of the world, Australia’s massive operator Telstra has been ordered by the Government to break it’s operation up or face severe restrictions. And Russia’s MTS, Japans’ DoCoMo and UAE’s Etisalat all have news about sales and bids. Continue reading →

Posted in Mobile Operators, mobile news | Tagged deutsche telekom, Etisalat, mobile carrier, mobile network, mobile operator, MTS, NTT DoCoMo, sprint, telstra | 1 Comment

Mobile operator NTT DOCOMO pushes foreign expansion with German tender

Published on Friday, September 11th by Cian O' Sullivan

Japanese mobile operator giant NTT DOCOMO is continuing its outwards push from its home market. Today, German mobile content distributor net mobile AG has announced that the operator intends to launch a tender to buy all outstanding shares. Almost immediately after this announcement, the value of net mobile shares shot up by over 30% Continue reading →

Posted in Mobile Agencies, Mobile Content, Mobile Operators, NTT DoCoMo, mobile news | Tagged mobile carrier, Mobile Content, mobile distribution, mobile networks, mobile operator, net mobile, NTT DoCoMo | Leave a comment

Mobile Operator news link round-up

Published on Friday, August 14th by Cian O' Sullivan

There were just too many stories about mobile operators around today that I found interesting. I couldn’t possibly write about them all, so I’ve done a link round up! Enjoy. Continue reading →

Posted in Mobile Operators, NTT DoCoMo, mobile news | Tagged Megafon, mobile carrier, mobile network, mobile operator, NTT DoCoMo, optus, thailand, vietnam | 2 Comments

NTT DoCoMo finishes catching up with Softbank, and overtakes

Published on Friday, August 7th by Cian O' Sullivan

We noted at the start of July how NTT DoCoMo had been catching up on rival operator Softbank in terms of new subscriptions. DoCoMo, the Godzilla of the Japanese mobile operators, had been lagging behind the smaller, newer operator for 26 months straight. But a slash-and-burn policy for data charges seems to have brought the bigger company back out on top. Continue reading →

Posted in Mobile Operators, NTT DoCoMo, mobile news | Tagged Japan, mobile carrier, mobile data, mobile network, mobile operator, NTT DoCoMo, Softbank | Leave a comment

Japans mobile operator battle: NTT DoCoMo profits slide while Softbank continues to shine

Published on Thursday, July 30th by Cian O' Sullivan

NTT DoCoMo has released some details from it’s first quarter finances. The giant Japanese mobile operator says that it’s net profit dropped by 15.1% from the one year ago. NTT DoCoMo blames the slip on increased competition and saturation of its home market. And that competition takes its strongest form in rival operator Softbank – which has reported a net profit increase of 41% Continue reading →

Posted in Mobile Operators, NTT DoCoMo, mobile news | Tagged Japan, mobile carrier, mobile network, mobile operator, NTT DoCoMo, Softbank | Leave a comment

NTT DoCoMo explains 4G mobile Internet push

Published on Monday, July 13th by Cian O' Sullivan

NTT DoCoMo has been aggressively pushing towards a 2010 LTE launch. The Japanese giant claims it will have its 4G network in place in 2010, even its competitors wait and take a more cautious approach. Continue reading →

Posted in Mobile Operators, Mobile Web, NTT DoCoMo, mobile news, mobile video | Tagged 4G, Japan, LTE, mobile carrier, mobile network, mobile operator, NTT DoCoMo | 1 Comment

NTT DOCOMO wants to escape Japan for mobile growth

Published on Thursday, July 9th by Cian O' Sullivan

NTT DoCoMo is looking to invest in Asian carriers outside of Japan. This isn’t a surprise after the aggressive behaviour of the mobile operator this year, and it echoes the actions of South Korean mobile operator SK Telecom. They’ve even got the same reason for looking abroad: a mature, saturated market in their home country is slowing growth.
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Posted in Mobile Operators, mobile news | Tagged asia, Japan, mobile carrier, mobile network, mobile operator, NTT DoCoMo | Leave a comment

NTT DOCOMO reclaims ground against iPhone exclusive Softbank

Published on Tuesday, July 7th by Cian O' Sullivan

In 2005, telecoms company Softbank bought out Vodafone Japan, giving it a foot in the mobile market. Since then NTT DOCOMO, Japans main operator, has been trailing Softbank for new sign-ups. With Softbanks exclusive iPhone deal in Japan, and recent iPhone 3G S launch, you might have expected that to continue. But this month NTT DOCOMO has closed the sign-up gap to within 500 customers. Continue reading →

Posted in Mobile Operators, NTT DoCoMo, iphone, mobile news | Tagged Japan, mobile carrier, mobile data, mobile network, mobile operator, NTT DoCoMo, Softbank | Leave a comment

NTT DOCOMO invests $45 million in mobile video

Published on Monday, July 6th by Cian O' Sullivan

This morning mobile operator NTT DOCOMO announced that it has invested $45.5 million in mobile video. The Japanase giant used that money to buy 35% share in San Diego mobile video firm PacketVideo – which has been working with NTT DOCOMO since 1998. Continue reading →

Posted in Mobile Agencies, Mobile Content, Mobile Music, Mobile Operators, Mobile applications, Music, NTT DoCoMo, mobile news, mobile video | Tagged LTE, mobile app, mobile application, mobile carrier, Mobile Music, mobile network, mobile operator, mobile video, NTT DoCoMo, packetvideo | Leave a comment

Japanese/Indian mobile operator TATA DOCOMO expands aggressively

Published on Friday, June 26th by Cian O' Sullivan

We recently announced the launch of TATA DOCOMO. The operator is a branch of Indian company Tata Teleservices, heavily funded by Japanese giant NTT DOCOMO. The entire purpose of TATA DOCOMO is to spread a GSM mobile network all across India. This week has see the venture launching in two separate Indian territories. Continue reading →

Posted in Mobile Operators, NTT DoCoMo, mobile news | Tagged 3G, 4G, GSM, india, Japan, mobile carrier, mobile network, mobile operator, NTT DoCoMo, Tata, tata docomo | 6 Comments

Mobile operator powerhouse announces campaign for Android OS mobile apps

Published on Thursday, June 18th by Cian O' Sullivan

Five members of the huge Conexus Mobile Alliance announced today that it is launching a campaign to drive development for Android mobile applications. The Conexus Mobile Alliance comprises some of Asia’s largest operators – the group declaring for Android today includes Japanese giant NTT DOCOMO, Indonesia’s Indosat, Far EasTone from Taiwan, Singapore’s StarHub and Truemove from Thailand Continue reading →

Posted in Featured, Mobile Agencies, Mobile Devices, Mobile OS, Mobile Operators, Mobile applications, mobile news | Tagged android, android mobile os, android OS, far eastone, indosat, mobile carriers, mobile device, mobile networks, mobile operating system, Mobile Operators, Mobile OS, mobile phone, NTT DoCoMo, starhub, TrueMove | Leave a comment