TOKYO, JAPAN, April 25, 2002 --- NTT DoCoMo, Inc. announced today that it will begin licensing patents for its proprietary W-CDMA technology, on which 
, the world's first third-generation (3G) wireless service, is based.
As global telecommunications operators gear up for launch of 3G mobile communications services, DoCoMo is envisioning extensive use of its IMT-2000 compliant W-CDMA system. To encourage worldwide implementation, DoCoMo will offer essential patents at reasonable and non-exclusive terms.
Patents will be licensed to manufacturers which supply 3G products to mobile communications operators. Widespread adoption of W-CDMA technology is expected to reduce procurement and production costs, which will contribute to lowering fees for service and products.
Manufacturers wishing to apply for licenses are requested to fill in and submit an application form by fax or email. The application form, W-CDMA essential patent list and further licensing information are also available at www.nttdocomo.com/corebiz/foma/3g/wcdma.html
About NTT DoCoMo
NTT DoCoMo is the world's leading mobile communications company with more than 40 million customers. The company provides a wide variety of leading-edge mobile multimedia services. These include
, the world's most popular mobile internet service, which provides e-mail and internet access to over 32 million subscribers, and , launched in 2001 as the world's first 3G mobile service based on W-CDMA. In addition to wholly owned subsidiaries in the United States, Europe and Brazil, the company is expanding its global reach through strategic joint ventures and other alliances with mobile and multimedia service providers in the Asia-Pacific, Europe and North America. NTT DoCoMo is listed on the Tokyo (9437), London (NDCM), and New York (DCM) stock exchanges. For more information, visit www.nttdocomo.com
i-mode and FOMA are trademarks or registered trademarks of NTT DoCoMo, Inc. in Japan and other countries.
, the world's first third-generation (3G) wireless service, is based.As global telecommunications operators gear up for launch of 3G mobile communications services, DoCoMo is envisioning extensive use of its IMT-2000 compliant W-CDMA system. To encourage worldwide implementation, DoCoMo will offer essential patents at reasonable and non-exclusive terms.
Patents will be licensed to manufacturers which supply 3G products to mobile communications operators. Widespread adoption of W-CDMA technology is expected to reduce procurement and production costs, which will contribute to lowering fees for service and products.
Manufacturers wishing to apply for licenses are requested to fill in and submit an application form by fax or email. The application form, W-CDMA essential patent list and further licensing information are also available at www.nttdocomo.com/corebiz/foma/3g/wcdma.html
About NTT DoCoMo
NTT DoCoMo is the world's leading mobile communications company with more than 40 million customers. The company provides a wide variety of leading-edge mobile multimedia services. These include
, the world's most popular mobile internet service, which provides e-mail and internet access to over 32 million subscribers, and , launched in 2001 as the world's first 3G mobile service based on W-CDMA. In addition to wholly owned subsidiaries in the United States, Europe and Brazil, the company is expanding its global reach through strategic joint ventures and other alliances with mobile and multimedia service providers in the Asia-Pacific, Europe and North America. NTT DoCoMo is listed on the Tokyo (9437), London (NDCM), and New York (DCM) stock exchanges. For more information, visit www.nttdocomo.com i-mode and FOMA are trademarks or registered trademarks of NTT DoCoMo, Inc. in Japan and other countries.
