TOKYO, JAPAN, January 20, 2009 ---
KT will take over the Business & Technology Cooperation Committee, which DOCOMO and KTF formed when DOCOMO acquired a stake in KTF in December 2005. Through the committee the two companies have collaborated on the early implementation of a
KT is Korea's largest fixed-telecommunications operator and possesses strong R&D capabilities, high-quality networks and nationwide sales channels. KT will now partner with DOCOMO to strengthen competitiveness and customer satisfaction by cooperating in the co-development of services for their respective mobile markets.
(Attachment) Outline of Merger Parties
- About NTT DOCOMO
NTT DOCOMO is the world's leading mobile communications company. DOCOMO serves over 54 million customers, including 47 million people subscribing to FOMA™, launched as the world's first 3G mobile service based onW-CDMA in 2001. DOCOMO also offers a wide variety of leading-edge mobile multimedia services, includingi-mode™ , the world's most popular mobile e-mail/Internet service, used by 48 million people. With the addition of credit-card and other e-wallet functions, DOCOMO mobile phones have become highly versatile tools for daily life.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
FOMA service is only available in Japan.