NTT DoCoMo Develops FOMA 901iS "Mobile Wallet" Series

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TOKYO, JAPAN, May 17, 2005 --- NTT DoCoMo, Inc. and its eight regional subsidiaries announced today the development of the 3G FOMA® 901iS series, five handsets equipped for mobile-wallet e-money, ticketing and other handy mobile smart-card functions.

DoCoMo expects the new series to fuel the continued nationwide expansion of convenient mobile-wallet services. The 901iS is also expected to further boost the popularity of handsets equipped with FeliCa® IC card technology, which have sold more than 3.34 million units to date.

The 901iS is DoCoMo's first series in which all models are equipped for mobile-wallet functions. Approximately 20,000 stores are offering mobile-wallet services nationwide (as of April 1, 2005).

The five 901iS handsets are equipped with several security features to prevent malicious use. In the event that a 901iS phone is misplaced, for example, the owner can call a designated phone number to lock the phone remotely. It can also be programmed to lock automatically if left unused for a specified period. In addition, it can be locked manually by simply pushing a button.

901iS handsets can also be used in cells where FOMA base stations transmit, such as mountainous areas where regular FOMA signals are not available.

PDF file capability
Adobe® Reader™ LE enables 901iS phones to view PDF files downloaded from i-mode sites. All basic PDF functions are possible, including scrolling, paging, text searches, bookmarks and page rotation. In addition, i-mode technology enables the user to quickly e-mail the file, as well as dial a number or navigate to a Web link in the file.

Videophone switching
Switching between videophone and voice-only communication is possible during connection with another 901iS handset.

Automatic clock set
The internal clock is automatically set each time the handset is switched on (D901iS, F901iS and P901iS models).

Menu icon templates
Icon sets for the menu screen can be downloaded as i-appli™ templates (N901iS, P901iS and SH901iS models).

Features in common with existing 901i series
Music player
3D surround sound
Deco-Mail® to decorate e-mails with backgrounds, etc.
G-GUIDE® interactive TV guide and recording programmer
Security scanning for virus mail and websites

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Main Features and Specifications of FOMA 901iS Series Models


About NTT DoCoMo
NTT DoCoMo is the world's leading mobile communications company, serving more than 50 million customers. The company offers a wide variety of leading-edge mobile multimedia services, including i-mode®, which provides e-mail and Internet access to over 44 million subscribers as the world's most popular mobile Internet service, and FOMA®, launched in 2001 as the world's first 3G mobile service based on W-CDMA. In addition to wholly owned subsidiaries in Europe and North America, the company is expanding its global reach through strategic alliances with mobile and multimedia service providers in Asia-Pacific and Europe.
NTT DoCoMo is listed on the Tokyo (9437), London (NDCM), and New York (DCM) stock exchanges. For more information, visit www.docomo.ne.jp/english.

FOMA and i-mode are trademarks or registered trademarks of NTT DoCoMo, Inc. in Japan and other countries.
i-appli is a trademark of NTT DoCoMo, Inc. in Japan.
Deco-Mail is a registered trademark of NTT DoCoMo, Inc. in Japan.
NTT DoCoMo's FOMA service is only available to subscribers in Japan.
Adobe and Adobe Reader are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Adobe Systems Incorporated in the United States and/or other countries.
FeliCa is a contactless IC chip technology developed by Sony Corporation.
FeliCa is a registered trademark of Sony Corporation.
G-GUIDE is a registered trademark of Gemstar-TV Guide International, Inc. in Japan.



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