NTT DOCOMO Unveils 20 New Models; 19 Handsets and 1 Digital Photo Frame

November 10, 2009 4:25 AM EST

Tokyo, Nov 10, 2009 - (JCN Newswire) - NTT DOCOMO, INC. announced today its lineup of 19 new handsets, as well as a 3G-capable digital photo frame, for launch on or after November 20, depending on the model. The lineup includes models in the four main series of FOMA(TM) 3G handsets - docomo STYLE series(TM), docomo PRIME series(TM), docomo SMART series(TM) and docomo PRO series(TM).

The new models and their planned launches are as follows:

docomo STYLE series

Distinctive mobile phones designed like accessories and offered in a wide variety of fashionable designs and colors for individuals who want to project the latest "look."

F-02B  November to     Jewelry-quality waterproof phone with a tiny,
       December 2009   snap-on perfume holder for an air of elegance.

L-01B  February to     Hottest colors for body and illumination,
       March 2010      plus auxiliary touchscreen for quick access
                       to favorite functions.

L-02B  December 2009   Fashionable phone that looks chic and comes
                       with special content for beauty tips.

L-03B  March 2010      Compact model with simple design and trilingual
                       interface (Japanese/English/Korean) for
                       active travelers.

N-01B  December 2009   Elegant illumination in colors reminiscent of
                       French manicure designs.

N-03B  January to      Waterproof body with tough but beautiful water-
       February 2010   pattern coating for enduring elegance.

P-02B  February to     Glamorous but cute swing/slider phone with
       March 2010      touchscreen- operated camera.

SH-02B November to     Crystal-patterned body surface with elegant
       December 2009   illumination and smooth curves.

SH-04B December 2009   Melting Sweet Chocolate model designed by
                       accessory-maker Q-pot.(TM).

SH-05B February 2009   Dream teen phone designed by top models of
                       Seventeen magazine.

docomo PRIME series

Full-feature mobile phones for the maximum enjoyment of video, games and other entertainment by people who love to explore the latest multimedia.

F-01B   November 2009  High-spec waterproof phone with
                       12.2-megapixel camera.

F-04B   March to       High-spec phone with 12.2-megapixel camera
        April 2010     and world's first* separable two-module body.
                       *According to Fujitsu Limited

N-02B   December 2009  12.2-megapixel camera phone features quick,
                       easy shooting and storage of photos.

P-01B   November to    VIERA(R) phone with high-speed auto-focus
        December 2009  camera and keypad that converts into a touchpad.

SH-01B  November 20,   AQUOS SHOT phone with CCD 12.1-megapixel camera
        2009 (fixed)   and beautiful crystal-pattern body.

docomo SMART series

Sophisticated mobile phones for busy people who want to live productively and enhance the management of their professional and private lives.

F-03B   November to    Slim, waterproof phone with luxurious design
        December 2009  and 12.2-megapixel camera.

P-03B   January to     Smartly designed slim handset with one of the
        February 2010  longest battery lives among FOMA models.

docomo PRO series

Most advanced high-spec mobile phones for those who love cutting-edge digital tools and can't get enough of the newest, hottest technology.

SC-01B  February 2010  Windows Mobile(R) 6.5 smartphone featuring
                       handy touchscreen and QWERTY keypad.

SH-03B  February 2010  Large 3.7-inch touchscreen and QWERTY
                       keyboard for quick, smooth operation.

Otayori Photo Panel

Otayori  Dec 2009      Second model digital photo frame with 3G
Photo    to Jan 2010   wireless connectivity for use with DOCOMO's
Panel 02               Otayori Photo Service.

Many new or updated features, including a variety of personalized services, will be introduced along with the launch of DOCOMO's new handset lineup:

Auto-GPS for constant positioning

- Always-on mobile GPS to frequently reconfirm the user's most current location, which DOCOMO and third-party providers will use to offer convenient new services.

- A preinstalled auto-GPS map will offer proactive local information in a highly user-friendly format to keep users constantly informed about their surrounding area.

- Auto-GPS services from third-party providers will enable users to receive mail updates regarding the local weather, travel, games and much more.

Upgraded i-concier services

- i-concier(TM), DOCOMO's collection of highly personalized concierge-like services, also will use auto-GPS to provide exceptionally convenient location/time-relevant information via the phone's standby screen.

- Users will be informed of useful, fun or valuable information when they walk by a favorite store, restaurant, event site, etc.

- New services will include rapid weather updates and flight-gate information as the user approaches an airport.

- Also, public transport users will receive alerts about 15 minutes before the departure of the user's last train from the nearest station.

More robust Data Security Services

- Expanded variety of data types can be stored online, including bookmarks, videos, phone settings, tones, etc., on secure DOCOMO servers.

MyArea wireless coverage in homes

- Enhanced femtocell base transceiver station creates a private FOMA area in the home as a highly stable wireless environment for high-speed packet communication.

- Detects registered phones entering/leaving the private FOMA area and notifies other registered users by mail and/or dedicated website.

- Exclusive music and video content for MyArea subscribers.

User-friendly guides

- In-phone operating manual that can be easily searched via keywords and content categories.

- Instruction booklets with large fonts and full-color pages.

Upgraded transfers from Blu-ray Disc(TM) recorders

- More models compatible with Blu-ray Disc recorders for playback on phone.

- Transfer content between phones and recorders of different manufacturers.

More HSUPA-compatible handsets

- More handsets compatible with HSUPA (High Speed Uplink Packet Access) for maximum uplink transmission speeds of 5.7 Mbps or 2.0 Mbps.

Flexible parental control

- Guardian can use a passcode to restrict calls, mail, i-mode(TM) Internet browsing or change various settings.

- Child can set up a separate password to unlock certain non-sensitive detailed settings.

About NTT DOCOMO

NTT DOCOMO is the world's leading mobile operator and provider of advanced mobile services. The company serves over 55 million customers in Japan, including 48 million using i-mode(TM), the world's most popular mobile e-mail/Internet platform, and 51 million using FOMA(TM), the world's original 3G mobile service based on W-CDMA. As a leader in the development of cutting-edge mobile technologies, DOCOMO is continually expanding the role of mobile phones as versatile and highly personalized "lifestyle tools" for everyday life, including with a wide range of innovative services for mobile payments, GPS, mobile TV, multimedia content and much more. NTT DOCOMO is listed on the Tokyo (9437), London (NDCM) and New York (DCM) stock exchanges. For more information, visit www.nttdocomo.com.

Contact:International PR
Public Relations Department
NTT DOCOMO, INC.
Tel: 81-3-5156-1366
Fax: 81-3-5501-3408
website: http://www.nttdocomo.com

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