NTT Docomo USA is a subsidiary of the Japanese telecommunications giant NTT Docomo. It was established in 2002 to provide mobile phone services to the US market.
One of the company's early achievements was launching the first 3G network in the US in 2003. This marked a significant milestone in the country's mobile phone history.
NTT Docomo USA has a diverse portfolio of services, including mobile phone plans, data services, and international roaming.
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News and Updates
NTT Docomo USA has launched an IoT-driven temperature- and humidity-monitoring service for industrial refrigerators and freezers in the United States.
This service allows customers to monitor temperature and humidity levels in real-time using their smartphones or PCs. They can also receive alerts in case of any abnormality and monthly reports on temperature and humidity trends.
The service is available for a subscription fee of $99 per month and uses LoRa technology for low-power, extra-long-range transmissions. This technology enables sensors to run for more than five years without replacement.
The service is part of Docomo's "Globiot" global IoT initiative, which provides global connectivity and operational support to Japanese enterprises with global IoT operations.
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Network and Services
NTT Docomo USA offers a range of network services that cater to different needs and preferences.
Their network infrastructure is designed to provide fast and reliable connectivity, with a focus on 4G and 5G technologies. This enables seamless streaming, online gaming, and video conferencing.
NTT Docomo USA's services are built on a foundation of quality and reliability, ensuring that customers can stay connected and productive on-the-go.
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Background
NTT Docomo USA has its roots in Japan, where it is a fully owned subsidiary of NTT Docomo, Inc.
The company was established on November 1, 1999, marking the beginning of its US presence.
Its headquarters were originally located in San Jose, California.
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Tap T-Mobile 4G
NTT DoCoMo USA is set to add "4G" services to its U.S. mobile virtual network operator offering through an expanded agreement with T-Mobile US.
T-Mobile US will provide NTT DoCoMo USA with its "nationwide 4G" network by the end of the year for the MVNO service. NTT DoCoMo USA plans to offer a "wide variety of new pricing plans and options" as part of this agreement.
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This expansion is a nice kick for T-Mobile US' expanding wholesale operations, which posted 319,000 net customer additions during the recent second quarter. T-Mobile US' LTE network had reached 116 markets covering 157 million potential customers at mid-year.
T-Mobile US President and CEP John Legere noted that the carrier will initially target 400,000 "Japanese students, workers and other expatriates" that already use the DoCoMo MVNO service.
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