About NTT DoCoMo
Supplying Future Personal Telecommunication
Technologies from Asia
NTT DoCoMo has been a leader in the development of
mobile communication technologies and services since
our foundation in July 1992. We introduced the i-mode
mobile Internet service in February 1999, and started
the third generation (3G) mobile communication service
called IMT-2000 using W-CDMA technology in October
2001.
Support for our leading technologies comes from the
latest research and development capabilities of our
R&D Center in Yokosuka Research Park in Japan.
For example, this Center has already achieved over
100Mbps outdoor wireless data transmission needed
for the realization of fourth generation (4G) mobile
communication technologies.
However, we believe that a global R&D perspective
is essential to further development of mobile and
personal communication technologies. Accordingly,
NTT DoCoMo already has one overseas laboratory in
the U.S.A. (San Jose) and another in Europe (Munich,
Germany). Now, we have established the new DoCoMo
Beijing Communications Laboratories Co., Ltd. in Beijing,
China, to strengthen technological contributions from
Asia.
The Roles of DoCoMo Beijing Communications
Laboratories
The new laboratories emphasise advanced research in
high speed and high volume wireless transmission technologies,
wireless systems, and basic technologies for a new
approach to mobile communication. The overall purpose
of their foundation is to enhance the potential of
future mobile and personal communication technologies
in 4G and beyond.
People around the world are looking to China for indications
of trends in marketing, research and development.
China has the largest number of mobile phone subscribers
in the world and will maintain its status as a market
with significant potential. Additionally, China is
bringing great resources to research and development
in mobile communication technologies. A government-led
project in 4G mobile communication technologies has
been launched, in addition to present research in
3G technologies. Zhongguancun in Beijing, often called
the Silicon Valley of China, is becoming an important
area of activity, due to the number of universities
and laboratories engaged in related research and the
high calibre of human resources.
DoCoMo Beijing Labs were founded to establish a stronger
partnership with China through research activities
in this advantageous location. We believe that China
and NTT DoCoMo can open a new era through research
cooperation in China. Mutual benefit can be gained
from the experience and know-how of NTT DoCoMo, combined
with the influence of China in the field of mobile
communication.
For more information: http://www.docomolabs.com.cn/
