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| 1992 onwards || {{w|NTT DOCOMODocomo}} era, which is formally established taking over the mobile communications business of {{w|Nippon Telegraph and Telephone}} Corporation (“NTT Group”) as part of its corporate reorganization.<ref name="Careers at NTT DoCoMo">{{cite web |title=Careers at NTT DoCoMo |url=https://www.cleverism.com/company/ntt-docomo/ |website=cleverism.com |accessdate=12 November 2019}}</ref> in 1993, the company launches the mobile phone service (PDC).<ref name="Trends in Mobile">{{cite book |title=Trends in Mobile Technology and Business in the Asia-Pacific Region |edition=Youngjin Yoo, Jae-Nam Lee, Chris Rowley |url=https://books.google.com.ar/books?id=AAWkAgAAQBAJ&pg=PA92&dq=%22ntt%22+%22docomo%22+%22in+1985..1992%22&hl=en&sa=X&ved=0ahUKEwjxz-aniYjmAhVsJrkGHULwD_YQ6AEISTAE#v=onepage&q=%22ntt%22%20%22docomo%22%20%22in%201985..1992%22&f=false}}</ref> In 1997 it launches a packet communications service.<ref name="Trends in Mobile"/> In 1999, the company launches the world's first mobile Internet-services platform.<ref name="Overviewdd">{{cite web |title=Overview |url=https://www.nttdocomo.co.jp/english/corporate/about/outline/ |website=nttdocomo.co.jp |accessdate=15 October 2019}}</ref>

| 2000s || {{w|NTT DOCOMODocomo}} becomes the first cellular operator in the world to offer commercial {{w|3G}} services. By the late decade, the company reaches more than half of Japan's cellular market.

| 2010s || {{w|NTT DOCOMODocomo}} introduces one of the earliest commercial LTE services.<ref name="Overviewdd"/> Tata Docomo becomes the first private sector telecom company to launch {{w|3G}} services in India.

| 1999 || August 8 || Growth || i-mode grows to 1 million subscribers.<ref name="The Six Immutable"/>

| 2000 || April || Renaming || Around its 15th anniversary, NTT Mobile Communications Network changes official name to {{w|NTT DoCoMoDocomo}}.<ref name="History"/><ref name="docomo-sys.co.jp"/>|-| 2000 || August 6 || Growth || Subscriptions for i-mode in Japan reaches 10 million.<ref name="sds"/>

| 2000 || December || Growth {{w|License}} | i| The {{w|Japanese government}} awards {{w|3G}} licenses to {{w|NTT Docomo}}, {{w|KDDI}} and {{w|J-mode grows Phone}} at no charge. This allows NTT Docomo to 15 million subscribersfree up its cash stock for overseas investment.<ref name="The Six Immutablei-mode Wireless"/>

| 2000 2001 || || {{w|License}} || The {{wRecognition |Japanese government}} awards {{w|3G}} licenses to {{w|NTT DoCoMoDocomo}}acquires ISO14001 accreditation<ref name="docomo-sys.co.jp"/>, the international standard that specifies requirements for an effective environmental management system.<ref>{{wcite web |KDDI}} and {{wtitle=WHAT IS ISO 14001:2015 – ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS? |Jurl=https://asq.org/quality-resources/iso-Phone14001 |website=asq.org |accessdate=16 October 2019}} at no charge. This allows NTT Docomo to free up its cash stock for overseas investment.</ref name="i-mode Wireless"/>

| 2001 || March 4 || Recognition Growth || {{w|NTT DoCoMo}} acquires ISO14001 accreditationSubscriptions for i-mode in Japan reaches 20 million.<ref name="docomo-sys.co.jpsds"/>, the international standard that specifies requirements for an effective environmental management system.<ref>{{cite web |title=WHAT IS ISO 14001:2015 – ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS? |url=https://asq.org/quality-resources/iso-14001 |website=asq.org |accessdate=16 October 2019}}</ref>

| 2001 || July 1 || Growth || Subscriptions for i-mode in Japan reaches 25 million.<ref name="sds"/>|-| 2001 || || Administration || {{w|NTT DoCoMoDocomo}} relocates the head office to {{w|Akasaka}} from {{w|Nishigotanda}}.<ref name="docomo-sys.co.jp"/>|-| 2001 || || Financial || {{w|NTT Docomo}} investment ratio increases to 100%.<ref name="docomo-sys.co.jp"/>|-| 2001 || October || Service || {{w|NTT Docomo}} becomes the first cellular operator in the world to offer commercial {{w|3G}} services (based on {{w|WCDMA}}) called {{w|Freedom of Mobile Multimedia Access}} (FOMA). The service becomes first available in the {{w|Greater Tokyo Area}}, {{w|Yokohama}} and {{w|Kawasaki}}.<ref name="History"/><ref name="i-mode Wireless"/>|-| 2001 || December 25 || Growth || Subscriptions for i-mode in Japan reaches 30 million.<ref name="sds"/>|-| 2002 || || Personnel || {{w|NTT Docomo}} reaches 700 employees.<ref name="docomo-sys.co.jp"/>

| 2001 2002 || || Financial Administration || {{w|NTT DoCoMoDocomo}} investment ratio increases to 100%establishes its Operation Systems HQ, System Development Division and Service Operations Division.<ref name="docomo-sys.co.jp"/>

| 2001 2002 || October March || Service Financial || {{w|NTT DoCoMoDocomo}} becomes the first cellular operator in the world to offer commercial {{is listed on [[w:London stock exchange|3G}} services London]] (based delisted on {{w|WCDMA}}) called {{w|Freedom of Mobile Multimedia Access}} (FOMAMarch 2014). The service becomes first available in the {{w|Greater Tokyo Area}}, {{w|Yokohama}} and {{w|KawasakiNew York stock exchange}}s.<ref name="History"/><ref name="i-mode Wireless"/>

| 2002 || May 8 || Personnel Administration || {{w|NTT DoCoMoDocomo}} reaches 700 employeesstates in a memorandum of understanding plans to convert its regional subsidiaries into wholly owned subsidiaries by way of share exchange.<ref name="docomoi-sys.co.jpmode Wireless"/>

| 2002 || June 1 || Administration Service || {{w|NTT DoCoMoDocomo}} establishes launches its Operation Systems HQi-shot service, System Development Division and Service Operations Divisionallowing subscribers to transmit still images taken with compatible mobile phones having built-in cameras to virtually any device capable of receiving {{w|e-mail}}.<ref name="docomo-sys.co.jpdd"/>

| 2002 2001 || March October 14 || Financial Growth || {{w|NTT DoCoMo}} is listed on [[w:London stock exchange|London]] (delisted on March 2014) and {{w|New York stock exchange}}sSubscriptions for i-mode in Japan reaches 35 million.<ref name="Historysds"/>

| 2002 2003 || May 8 January 14 || Administration {{w|Market penetration}} || {{w|NTT DoCoMoDocomo}} states in a memorandum of understanding plans to convert its regional subsidiaries into wholly owned subsidiaries by way of share exchangei-shot handsets (camera phone) sales exceed 5 million.<ref name="i-mode Wirelessdd">{{cite web |title=DoCoMo Camera Phone Sales Exceed 5 Million |url=https://www.nttdocomo.co.jp/english/info/media_center/pr/2003/000928.html |website=nttdocomo.co.jp |accessdate=12 November 2019}}</ref>

| 2002 2003 || June 1 March 6 || Service || {{w|NTT DoCoMoDocomo}} launches its iannounces plans to unveil an always-shot on internet access service, allowing subscribers to transmit still images taken dubbed "@FreeD™", for use with compatible mobile phones having built-in cameras to virtually any device capable of receiving {{w|ePersonal Handy-mailphone System}}(PHS) terminals.<ref name>{{cite web |title=NTT DoCoMo to Launch Flat-Rate Internet Access Service for PHS |url=https://www.nttdocomo.co.jp/english/info/media_center/pr/2003/000937.html |website="dd"nttdocomo.co.jp |accessdate=19 January 2020}}</ref>

| 2003 || January 14 March 11 || || {{w|Market penetrationNTT Docomo}} announces the introduction of the P2102V, the company's first {{w|3G}} videophone handset capable of video clip e-mailing and extended stand-by time, and the first {{w| DoCoMo i-shot handsets (camera phone) sales exceed 5 millionFreedom of Mobile Multimedia Access}} model to accept memory cards.<ref name="dd">{{cite web |title=NTT DoCoMo Camera Phone Sales Exceed 5 Million to Introduce New FOMA Videophone Model |url=https://www.nttdocomo.co.jp/english/info/media_center/pr/2003/000928000940.html |website=nttdocomo.co.jp |accessdate=12 November 201919 January 2020}}</ref>

| 2003 || May 26 March 21 || Service Product || {{w| NTT DoCoMo launches online shopping mall and account aggregation portal DoCommerceDocomo}} announces the introduction of the D505i mobile phone, which enables both the first model in the company's 505i series of enhanced-PDC ({{w|2G and 3G SSL-compatible i-mode handset users to manage their finances and shop online with their credit cards. The online mall launches with 10 virtual shops selling items such as accessories, perfumes and healthcare goods}}) handsets that incorporate a Flash browser.<ref>{{cite web |title=NTT DoCoMo launches mobile shopping mall and account aggregation portal to Launch First Handset in New 505i Series |url=https://www.finextranttdocomo.comco.jp/newsarticleenglish/8935info/ntt-docomo-launches-mobile-shopping-mall-and-account-aggregation-portal media_center/pr/2003/000965.html |website=finextranttdocomo.co.com jp |accessdate=18 19 January 2020}}</ref>

| 2003 || June 3 March 27 || Service Product || {{w|NTT DoCoMoDocomo}} announces a payments service to enable customers using the introduction of the its first {{w|2GGlobal Positioning Service}} and {{w|3G}} handsets (GPS) compatible handset, dubbed F661i, to shop online at a dedicated portal site and receive bills for purchases together with their monthly mobile phone invoicesthe market.<ref>{{cite web |title=NTT DoCoMo to Start Trial of Online Payments Service Introduce First GPS Handset |url=https://www.nttdocomo.co.jp/english/info/media_center/pr/2003/000975000943.html |website=nttdocomo.co.jp |accessdate=19 January 2020}}</ref>

| 2003 || May 26 || Service || {{w|NTT Docomo}} launches online shopping mall and account aggregation portal DoCommerce, which enables both 2G and 3G SSL-compatible i-mode handset users to manage their finances and shop online with their credit cards. The online mall launches with 10 virtual shops selling items such as accessories, perfumes and healthcare goods.<ref>{{cite web |title=NTT DoCoMo launches mobile shopping mall and account aggregation portal |url=https://www.finextra.com/newsarticle/8935/ntt-docomo-launches-mobile-shopping-mall-and-account-aggregation-portal |website=finextra.com |accessdate=18 January 2020}}</ref> |-| 2003 || June 3 || Service || {{w|NTT Docomo}} announces a payments service to enable customers using {{w|2G}} and {{w|3G}} handsets to shop online at a dedicated portal site and receive bills for purchases together with their monthly mobile phone invoices.<ref>{{cite web |title=NTT DoCoMo to Start Trial of Online Payments Service |url=https://www.nttdocomo.co.jp/english/info/media_center/pr/2003/000975.html |website=nttdocomo.co.jp |accessdate=19 January 2020}}</ref> |-| 2003 || June 30 || Product || {{w|NTT Docomo}} announces launch of the F2102V mobile videophone, the first model compatible with Docomo's new FirstPass SSL client authentication service.<ref>{{cite web |title=NTT DoCoMo to Launch FOMA F2102V Videophone |url=https://www.nttdocomo.co.jp/english/info/media_center/pr/2003/000983.html |website=nttdocomo.co.jp |accessdate=19 January 2020}}</ref>|-| 2003 || || Administration || {{w|NTT DoCoMoDocomo}} establishes ERP Division and Technical Center.<ref name="docomo-sys.co.jp"/>

| 2003 || October 30 || || Total subscribers to {{w|2G}} and {{w|3G}} {{w|i-mode}} mobile internet service in Japan surpass 40 million.<ref name="sds">{{cite web |title=i-mode Subscribers Surpass 40 million |url=https://www.nttdocomo.co.jp/english/info/media_center/pr/2003/001115.html |website=nttdocomo.co.jp |accessdate=19 January 2020}}</ref>|-| 2003 || October 31 || || {{w|NTT Docomo}} announce development of the first {{w|FOMA}} compact flash card, P2402, which enables {{w|3G}} videophone and other wireless data communication via PCs and [[w:Personal digital assistant|PDA]]s, such as Docomo's sigmarion III.<ref>{{cite web |title=NTT DoCoMo Develops FOMA Compact Flash Card |url=https://www.nttdocomo.co.jp/english/info/media_center/pr/2003/001116.html |website=nttdocomo.co.jp |accessdate=19 January 2020}}</ref> |-| 2003 || November 10 || Product || {{w|NTT Docomo}} announces the release of the mova P505iS, the world's first camera phone equipped with auto focus.<ref>{{cite web |title=NTT DoCoMo to Introduce P505iS: World's First Auto-Focus Camera Phone |url=https://www.nttdocomo.co.jp/english/info/media_center/pr/2003/001119.html |website=nttdocomo.co.jp |accessdate=19 January 2020}}</ref>|-| 2003 || December 9 || Product || {{w|NTT Docomo}} announces the release of three handsets in the {{w|2G}} mova 505iS series: "the SO505iS, a mega-pixel camera phone equipped to play extended-length video files; the N505iS, the first NEC-made camera phone in the mova lineup with 1.3 mega-pixel resolution; and the SH505iS, which comes with a 2.02 mega-pixel, auto-focus camera."<ref>{{cite web |title=NTT DoCoMo to Launch Three New Models in mova 505iS Series |url=https://www.nttdocomo.co.jp/english/info/media_center/pr/2003/001126.html |website=nttdocomo.co.jp |accessdate=19 January 2020}}</ref>|-| 2003 || December 18 || || {{w|NTT Docomo}} announces liquidation of NTT Docomo Telecomunicações do Brasil Limitada, a wholly owned subsidiary of Docomo.<ref>{{cite web |title=NTT DoCoMo to Liquidate a Brazilian Subsidiary |url=https://www.nttdocomo.co.jp/english/info/media_center/pr/2003/001132.html |website=nttdocomo.co.jp |accessdate=19 January 2020}}</ref>|-| 2004 || January 9 || Service || {{w|NTT DoCoMoDocomo}} announces the launch of an i-mode Disaster Message Board service allowing i-mode subscribers in Japan to post personal messages at a special i-mode site (provided in Japanese only) in the event of major calamities such as high-magnitude {{w|earthquake}}s.<ref>{{cite web |title=NTT DoCoMo to Launch i-mode Disaster Message Board Service |url=https://www.nttdocomo.co.jp/english/info/media_center/pr/2004/001135.html |website=nttdocomo.co.jp |accessdate=12 November 2019}}</ref>|-| 2004 || January 29 || {{w|Subsidiary}} || {{w|NTT Docomo}} announces the decision to liquidate its subsidiary, Mobimagic Co., an application service provider for medium and small-sized companies.<ref>{{cite web |title=NTT DoCoMo to Liquidate a Subsidiary |url=https://www.nttdocomo.co.jp/english/info/media_center/pr/2004/001137.html |website=nttdocomo.co.jp |accessdate=12 November 2019}}</ref>|-| 2004 || January 29 || Growth ({{w|3G}} [[w:Freedom of Mobile Multimedia Access|FOMA]] service) || {{w|NTT Docomo}} announces that subscribers to the {{w|3G}} [[w:Freedom of Mobile Multimedia Access|FOMA]] service surpassed two million, two years and four months after the service was launched.<ref>{{cite web |title=NTT DoCoMo FOMA Subscribers Top 2 Million |url=https://www.nttdocomo.co.jp/english/info/media_center/pr/2004/001139.html |website=nttdocomo.co.jp |accessdate=19 January 2020}}</ref>|-| 2004 || February 26 || Product || {{w|NTT Docomo}} announces release of the P900i, the third handset in the new {{w|3G}} [[w:Freedom of Mobile Multimedia Access|FOMA]] 900i series.<ref>{{cite web |title=NTT DoCoMo to Release P900i - Third Handset in FOMA 900i Series |url=https://www.nttdocomo.co.jp/english/info/media_center/pr/2004/001146.html |website=nttdocomo.co.jp |accessdate=19 January 2020}}</ref>|-| 2004 || March 24 || {{w|Subsidiary}} || {{w|NTT Docomo}} announces the decision to liquidate DCM Capital LDN ({{w|United Kingdom}}) Limited, DCM Capital HKG (UK) Limited and DCM Capital 3G HKG (UK) Limited, each of which is a wholly owned subsidiary of DoCoMo.<ref>{{cite web |title=NTT DoCoMo to Liquidate Some of its Subsidiaries |url=https://www.nttdocomo.co.jp/english/info/media_center/pr/2004/001157.html |website=nttdocomo.co.jp |accessdate=18 November 2019}}</ref>|-| 2004 || March 31 || Growth ({{w|3G}} [[w:Freedom of Mobile Multimedia Access|FOMA]] service) || {{w|NTT Docomo}} announces that subscribers to the {{w|3G}} [[w:Freedom of Mobile Multimedia Access|FOMA]] service surpassed the three million mark.<ref>{{cite web |title=NTT DoCoMo FOMA Subscribers Top 3 Million |url=https://www.nttdocomo.co.jp/english/info/media_center/pr/2004/001162.html |website=nttdocomo.co.jp |accessdate=19 January 2020}}</ref> |-| 2004 || April 1 || Research || {{w|NTT Docomo}} establishes its Mobile Society Research Institute, which would study the social impact of mobile phone use.<ref>{{cite web |title=NTT DoCoMo to Establish "Mobile Society Research Institute" |url=https://www.nttdocomo.co.jp/english/info/media_center/pr/2004/001163.html |website=nttdocomo.co.jp |accessdate=19 January 2020}}</ref>

| 2004 || January 29 April || {{w|Subsidiary}} Product || {{w|NTT DoCoMoDocomo}} announces the decision to liquidate its subsidiarylaunches mova 506i series of three PDC (2G) i-mode mobile phones, Mobimagic Co., an application service provider for medium and small-sized companiesa series of handsets featuring cameras with effective resolutions of more than one million pixels.<ref>{{cite web |title=NTT DoCoMo to Liquidate a Subsidiary Unveils New mova 506i i-mode Phone Series |url=https://www.nttdocomo.co.jp/english/info/media_center/pr/2004/001137001166.html |website=nttdocomo.co.jp |accessdate=12 November 2019}}</ref>

| 2004 || March 24 April 28 || {{w|Subsidiary}} Service || {{w|NTT DoCoMoDocomo}} announces launch an international roaming-in service to enable mobile subscribers of Docomo's 21 international partners in 19 countries and territories to use the decision to liquidate DCM Capital LDN (company's {{w|United Kingdom3G}}) Limited, DCM Capital HKG (UK) Limited and DCM Capital 3G HKG (UK) Limited, each [[W:Freedom of which is a wholly owned subsidiary of DoCoMoMobile Multimedia Access|FOMA]] network while in Japan.<ref>{{cite web |title=NTT DoCoMo to Liquidate Some of its Subsidiaries Launch 3G Roaming-In Service for Visitors to Japan |url=https://www.nttdocomo.co.jp/english/info/media_center/pr/2004/001157001169.html |website=nttdocomo.co.jp |accessdate=18 November 201919 January 2020}}</ref>

| 2004 || April || Product Administration || {{w|NTT DoCoMoDocomo}} launches mova 506i series of three PDC (2G) i-mode mobile phones, establishes a Mobile Network Division and a series of handsets featuring cameras with effective resolutions of more than one million pixelsSecurity Services Division.<ref>{{cite web |titlename=NTT DoCoMo Unveils New mova 506i i"docomo-mode Phone Series |url=https://www.nttdocomo.co.jp/english/info/media_center/pr/2004/001166.html |website=nttdocomosys.co.jp |accessdate=12 November 2019}}<"/ref>

| 2004 || December || Administration Product || {{w|NTT DoCoMoDocomo}} establishes Mobile Network Division and Security Services Divisionlaunches the F901iC 3G FOMA handset, the latest model in the 901i series.<ref name>{{cite web |title=NTT DoCoMo to Launch F901iC 3G FOMA Handset |url=https://www.nttdocomo.co.jp/english/info/media_center/pr/2004/001233.html |website="docomo-sysnttdocomo.co.jp"|accessdate=12 November 2019}}</ref>

| 2004 || December 16 || Product || {{w|NTT DoCoMoDocomo}} launches introduces the F901iC N900iG, the first [[w:Freedom of Mobile Multimedia Access|FOMA]] {{w|3G FOMA }} handset, the latest model for fully functional mobile communications in the 901i seriesapproximately 115 countries/regions.<ref>{{cite web |title=NTT DoCoMo to Launch F901iC Introduces First FOMA 3G FOMA Handset for International Roaming |url=https://www.nttdocomo.co.jp/english/info/media_center/pr/2004/001233001229.html |website=nttdocomo.co.jp |accessdate=12 November 201919 January 2020}}</ref>

| 2005 || November 24 || Product || {{w|NTT DoCoMoDocomo}} announces launch of the [[w:Freedom of Mobile Multimedia Access|FOMA ]] SA800i, a child-friendly 3G mobile phone.<ref>{{cite web |title=NTT DoCoMo Develops Child-Friendly Handset |url=https://www.nttdocomo.co.jp/english/info/media_center/pr/2005/000701.html |website=nttdocomo.co.jp |accessdate=18 November 2019}}</ref>

| 2005 || December || Product || {{w|NTT DoCoMoDocomo}} launches iD credit brand.<ref name="History"/>

| 2006 || April || Service || {{w|NTT DoCoMoDocomo}} launches DCMX mobile credit-card service.<ref name="History"/>

| 2006 || || Administration || {{w|NTT DoCoMoDocomo}} establishes Information Security Services Division.<ref name="docomo-sys.co.jp"/>

| 2007 || || Administration || {{w|NTT DoCoMoDocomo}} establishes its Business Solution Headquarters, a System Integration Division, a Service Provider Division, a System Infrastructure Division, an Enterprise System Division, and an Information Security Department.<ref name="docomo-sys.co.jp"/>

| 2007 || December || Acquisition || {{w|NTT DoCoMoDocomo}} and [[w:KTF|KT Freetel]] jointly invest US$200 million for a total of 33% stake in {{w|U Mobile}} Malaysia.<ref>{{cite web |title=STT to invest RM1b in U Mobile |url=https://www.theedgemarkets.com/article/stt-invest-rm1b-u-mobile |website=theedgemarkets.com |accessdate=18 November 2019}}</ref>

| 2008 || || Service || {{w|NTT DoCoMoDocomo}} begins offering a service called the "Area Mail Disaster Information Service" which broadcasts [[w:Earthquake Early Warning (Japan)|Earthquake Early Warning]] messages produced by the {{w|Japan Meteorological Agency}} to its subscribers with compatible handsets.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.nttdocomo.co.jp/english/service/safety/areamail/index.html |title=Area Mail Disaster Information Service |accessdate=2011-11-06 |deadurl=yes |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20111025134752/http://www.nttdocomo.co.jp/english/service/safety/areamail/index.html |archivedate=2011-10-25 |df= }}</ref>

| 2008 || January 24 || {{w|Partnership}} || {{w|NTT DoCoMoDocomo}} announces a partnership with {{w|Google}}, which allows all models after the FOMA904i models to view {{w|YouTube}} videos.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://plusd.itmedia.co.jp/mobile/articles/0801/24/news066.html |title=ドコモとGoogleが提携──各種サービスのiモード対応などを推進 |accessdate=2008-01-26 |publisher=ITMedia+D モバイル |language=Japanese}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=http://plusd.itmedia.co.jp/mobile/articles/0801/24/news104.html |title=YouTube、ドコモの904i／905iシリーズに対応 |accessdate=2008-01-26 |publisher=ITMedia+D モバイル |language=Japanese}}</ref>

| 2008 || March || Market || {{w|NTT DoCoMoDocomo}} reaches more than 53 million customers, which is more than half of Japan's cellular market.<ref name="Historyh"/>

| 2008 || March || {{w|Venture capital}} || {{w|NTT DoCoMoDocomo}} establishes a {{w|JPY}} 10 billion venture fund, the NTT Investment Partners Fund, L.P. (NTT-IP Fund).<ref name="Historyh"/>

| 2008 || April 19 || Leadership || {{w|NTT DoCoMo}} Ryuji Yamada is promoted as the president of {{w|NTT Docomo}}. Masao Nakamura stays as a director and senior adviser. <ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.asahi.com/business/update/0418/TKY200804180367.html|script-title=ja:ドコモ社長に山田副社長が昇格へ|accessdate=2008-04-18|date=2008-04-19|language=Japanese |archiveurl = https://web.archive.org/web/20080422030408/http://www.asahi.com/business/update/0418/TKY200804180367.html <!-- Bot retrieved archive --> |archivedate = 2008-04-22}}</ref>

| 2008 || June || Partnership || {{w|NTT DoCoMoDocomo}} joins the non-profit {{w|Symbian Foundation}} led by {{w|Nokia}} to co-develop a new {{w|Symbian}} smartphone operating system based on the [[w:S60 (software platform)|S60]] platform, which results in Symbian^2 for the Japanese market.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.allaboutsymbian.com/news/item/11613_First_Symbian2_phones_ship_in_.php|title=First Symbian^2 phones ship in Japan|author=|date=|website=allaboutsymbian.com|accessdate=27 March 2018}}</ref>

| 2008 || November || Acquisition || {{w|NTT DoCoMoDocomo}} acquires a 26% stake in {{w|Tata Teleservices}} for US$2.7 billion.<ref>{{cite web |title=DoCoMo buys 26% of Tata Teleservices |url=https://www.vantageasia.com/docomo-buys-26-of-tata-teleservices/ |website=vantageasia.com |accessdate=18 November 2019}}</ref>

| 2008 || || Administration || {{w|NTT DoCoMoDocomo}} establishes a Customer Information Systems Division, a Billing Systems Division, an Enterprise Information Systems Division, an Information Systems Infrastructure Division, a Business Intelligence Systems Division, a Service Platform Division, a System Development Division, and a Public Enterprise Business Division.<ref name="docomo-sys.co.jp"/>

| 2009 || July 5 || Acquisition || {{w|NTT DoCoMoDocomo}} acquires {{w|San Diego, California}}-based PacketVideo for US$157.1 million. PacketVideo produces software for wireless multimedia that includes the display of video on mobile handsets.<ref name="crunchbase.com"/>

| 2009 || December 3 || Acquisition || {{w|NTT DoCoMoDocomo}} acquires {{w|net mobile AG}}, a publicly traded {{w|business-to-business}} {{w|service provider}}.<ref name="crunchbase.com"/><ref>{{cite web |title=net mobile AG acquired by NTT DoCoMo |url=https://www.crunchbase.com/acquisition/ntt-docomo-acquires-net-m--081d0edc |website=crunchbase.com |accessdate=19 January 2020}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |title=NTT DoCoMo Other Acquisitions |url=https://www.startupranking.com/acquisition/ntt-docomo-acquires-net-mobile-ag-8978 |website=startupranking.com |accessdate=19 January 2020}}</ref>

| 2010 || April || Financial || {{w|NTT DoCoMoDocomo}} raises fund size of NTT-IP Fund to {{w|JPY}} 15 billion.<ref name="Historyh"/>

| 2010 || || Administration || {{w|NTT DoCoMoDocomo}} establishes CliNIC Division.<ref name="docomo-sys.co.jp"/>

| 2010 || December || Service || {{w|NTT DoCoMoDocomo}} launches one of world's first {{w|Long-Term Evolution}} (LTE) services, Xi (read "crossy").<ref name="History"/>|-| 2011 || || Administration || {{w|NTT Docomo}} establishes its Enterprise Solution Division.<ref name="docomo-sys.co.jp"/>

| 2011 || June || Administration Partnership || {{w|NTT DoCoMoDocomo}} announces team with {{w|McAfee}} establishes to provide McAfee VirusScan Mobile for its Enterprise Solution DivisionAndroid mobile users.<ref name>{{cite web |url="http://www.intomobile.com/2011/06/27/ntt-docomo-systeamsup-mcafee-offer-free-malware-protection-its-android-users/ |title=NTT DoCoMo teams-up with McAfee to offer free malware protection for its Android users|work=intomobile.co.jp"com |year=2011 |accessdate=16 October 2019}}</ref>

| 2011 2012 || June March || Partnership Service || {{w|NTT DoCoMoDocomo}} announces team with shifts customer base completely to {{w|McAfee3G}} to provide McAfee VirusScan Mobile for its Android mobile users.<ref>and {{cite web w|url= http://www.intomobile.com/2011/06/27/ntt-docomo-teamsup-mcafee-offer-free-malware-protection-its-android-users/ |title=NTT DoCoMo teams-up with McAfee to offer free malware protection for its Android users|work=intomobile.com |year=2011 |accessdate=16 October 2019LTE}}services.<ref name="History"/ref>

| 2012 || March July || Service Acquisition || {{w|NTT DoCoMoDocomo}} shifts customer base completely to acquires Italian company {{w|3GBuongiorno}} and for 209 million euros.<ref>{{wcite web|url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tech/news/telecom/NTT-Docomo-acquires-Italys-Buongiorno/articleshow/14730373.cms|title=NTT Docomo acquires Italy's Buongiorno|LTEaccessdate=2012-07-07}} services.</ref name="History"/>

| 2012 || July || Acquisition {{w|Joint venture}} || {{w|NTT DoCoMoDocomo}} acquires Italian and Japanese electronics company {{w|BuongiornoOmron}} establish {{w|docomo Healthcare Inc}} for 209 million euros, a new company with the purpose to design, develop and provide healthcare support services.<ref>{{cite web|title=Docomo, Omron to establish docomo Healthcare Inc |url=httphttps://timesofindia.indiatimesjapantoday.com/category/tech/news/telecom/NTTdocomo-omron-to-Docomoestablish-acquiresdocomo-Italyshealthcare-Buongiorno/articleshow/14730373.cmsinc |titlewebsite=NTT Docomo acquires Italy's Buongiornojapantoday.com |accessdate=2012-07-0719 January 2020}}</ref>

| 2012 || July August 10 || {{w|Joint venture}} Acquisition || {{w|NTT DoCoMo}} and Japanese electronics company {{w|Omron}} establish {{w|docomo Healthcare IncDocomo}}, a new company with the purpose to design, develop and provide healthcare support servicesacquires mobile commerce ecosystem Buongiorno for US$260 million.<ref>{{cite web |title=Docomo, Omron to establish docomo Healthcare Inc |url=https://japantoday.com/category/tech/docomo-omron-to-establish-docomo-healthcare-inc |websitename=japantoday"crunchbase.com |accessdate=19 January 2020}}<"/ref>

| 2012 || August 10 || Acquisition Administration || {{w|NTT DoCoMoDocomo}} acquires mobile commerce ecosystem Buongiorno for US$260 millionestablishes a Web System Division, and a Corporate Social Responsibility Department.<ref name="crunchbasedocomo-sys.comco.jp"/>

| 2012 2013 || February || Administration Acquisition || {{w|NTT DoCoMoDocomo}} establishes acquires NTT-IP with the purpose to strengthen cooperation with startup companies in terms of venture funding and incubation. The DOCOMO Innovation Fund Partnership is established as a Web System Division, JPY 10 billion new venture fund and a Corporate Social Responsibility Departmentthe DOCOMO’s Incubation Program starts operating.<ref name="docomo-sys.co.jpHistoryh"/>

| 2013 || February || Acquisition Administration || {{w|NTT DoCoMoDocomo}} acquires NTT-IP with the purpose to strengthen cooperation with startup companies in terms of venture funding and incubation. The DOCOMO Innovation Fund Partnership is established as a JPY 10 billion new venture fund and the DOCOMO’s Incubation Program starts operatingestablishes its Enterprise Solution Division.<ref name="Historyhdocomo-sys.co.jp"/>

| 2013 || || Administration Recognition || {{w|NTT DoCoMoDocomo}} establishes its Enterprise Solution Divisionacquires ISO39001 accreditation.<ref name="docomo-sys.co.jp"/>

| 2013 || July || Recognition Renaming || {{w|NTT DoCoMoDocomo}} acquires ISO39001 accreditationchanges its trade name to NTT DOCOMO Ventures, Inc.<ref name="docomo-sys.co.jpHistoryh"/>

| 2013 || July August 27 || Renaming Acquisition || {{w|NTT DoCoMoDocomo}} changes its acquires Austrian e-commerce solution provider Fine Trade.<ref>{{cite web |title=Japan’s NTT Docomo Buys Fine Trade, An Austrian E-Commerce Solution Provider, For ‘Several Tens Of Millions Of Euros’ |url=https://techcrunch.com/2013/08/27/ntt-docomo-buys-e-commerce-solution-provider-fine-trade name -to NTT DOCOMO Ventures, Inc-build-out-business-in-europe/ |website=techcrunch.com |accessdate=16 October 2019}}</ref><ref name="Historyhcrunchbase.com"/>

| 2013 2014 || August 27 || Acquisition January || {{w|NTT DoCoMoVenture capital}} acquires Austrian e-commerce solution provider Fine Trade.<ref>|| {{cite web w|title=Japan’s NTT Docomo Buys Fine Trade}} establishes a JPY 10 billion venture fund, An Austrian E-Commerce Solution ProviderNTT Investment Partners Fund II, For ‘Several Tens Of Millions Of Euros’ |url=https://techcrunchL.P.com/2013/08/27/ntt(NTT-docomo-buys-e-commerce-solution-provider-fine-trade-to-build-out-business-in-europe/ |website=techcrunchIP Fund II).com |accessdate=16 October 2019}}</ref><ref name="crunchbase.comHistoryh"/>

| 2013 2014 || October || Renaming Administration || {{w|NTT DoCoMoDocomo}}establishes Cloud Business Division, DOCOMO IT Systems Division, DOCOMO IT Infrastructure Division, Inc. changes official name to {{w|NTT DOCOMO}}Business Division, Legal & Contract Department, Internal Audit Department, INCand a Quality Control Department.<ref name="Historydocomo-sys.co.jp"/>

| 2014 || January July || {{w|Venture capital}} Program launch || {{w|NTT DOCOMODocomo}} establishes a JPY 10 billion venture fundstarts operating new business co-creation program in cooperation with startup, NTT Investment Partners Fund II, L.P. (NTT-IP Fund II)39works.<ref name="Historyh"/>

| 2014 || || Administration Service || Under Civil Protection Law of Japan, Docomo begins offering a service called the "Area Mail Disaster and Evacuation Information Service" which broadcasts {{w|NTT DOCOMOJ-Alert}} establishes Cloud Business Divisionmessages (including Earthquake Early Warning) produced by the Japan Fire and Disaster Management Agency to its subscribers with compatible handsets (e.g. Sony XPERIA, DOCOMO IT Systems Division iPhone 5s, DOCOMO IT Infrastructure Division, DOCOMO Business Division, Legal & Contract Department, Internal Audit Department, and a Quality Control DepartmentSamsung Galaxy).<ref name>{{cite web|url="docomo-syshttps://www.nttdocomo.co.jp"/info/news_release/2014/03/28_00.html|title=緊急速報「エリアメール」、及び「緊急速報メール」を利用した国民保護に関する情報の配信を開始|accessdate=12 September 2019}}</ref>

| 2014 || July October || Program launch || {{w|NTT DOCOMODocomo}} starts operating new business coSuccessfully Trials network functions virtualization NFV Using Multi-creation program in cooperation with startup, 39worksvendors' Virtualization Systems.<ref name>{{cite web |title="Historyh"DOCOMO Successfully Trials NFV Using Multi-vendors' Virtualization Systems |url=https://www.nttdocomo.co.jp/english/info/media_center/pr/2014/1014_00.html |website=nttdocomo.co.jp |accessdate=28 October 2019}}</ref>

| 2014 2015 || || Administration || {{w|NTT Docomo}} establishes its IT Security Division.<ref name="docomo-sys.co.jp"/>|-| 2015 || March 27 || Service || Under Civil Protection Law of Japan{{w|NTT Docomo}} launches Premium 4G, Docomo begins offering a {{w|LTE Advanced}} service called the .<ref>{{cite web |title=DoCoMo starts on March 27 on "Area Mail Disaster and Evacuation Information ServicePREMIUM 4G" of the fastest 225 Mbps in Japan, in which broadcasts the file DL speed exceeds 1.5 times the LTE |url=https://gigazine.net/gsc_news/en/20150225-lte-advanced-docomo-premium-4g/ |website=gigazine.net |accessdate=28 October 2019}}</ref>|-| 2015 || May 13 || Service || {{w|J-AlertNTT Docomo}} messages (including Earthquake Early Warning) produced announces integration of DOCOMO's dmarket services with social networking functions offered by the Japan Fire and Disaster Management Agency to its subscribers with compatible handsets (e.g. Sony XPERIA, iPhone 5s, Samsung Galaxy){{w|Facebook}}.<ref>{{cite web|title=DOCOMO to Integrate Mobile Services with Facebook |url=https://www.nttdocomo.co.jp/english/info/news_releasemedia_center/2014pr/032015/28_000513_00.html|website=nttdocomo.co.jp |accessdate=19 January 2020}}</ref>|-| 2015 || October 1 || Merger || Docomo Capital announces its merger with Docomo Innovations.<ref>{{cite web |title=緊急速報「エリアメール」、及び「緊急速報メール」を利用した国民保護に関する情報の配信を開始GATEWAY TO JAPAN |url=https://www.docomoinnovations.com/ |website=docomoinnovations.com |accessdate=12 September 18 November 2019}}</ref>|-| 2015 || Year round || Financial || {{w|NTT Docomo}} generates JPY 4.4 trillion in annual revenue, down from JPY 4.5 trillion recorded in 2014.<ref name="Careers at NTT DoCoMo"/>|-| 2016 || || Acquisition || {{w|NTT Docomo}} acquires "Kurumin", a next generation support certification logo.<ref name="docomo-sys.co.jp"/>|-| 2017 || January || International expansion || {{w|NTT Docomo}} launches its NTT DOCOMO Ventures' {{w|Silicon Valley}} branch in the United States.<ref name="Historyh"/>

| 2014 2017 || October || Acquisition || {{w|NTT DOCOMODocomo}} Successfully Trials network functions virtualization NFV Using Multi-vendorsacquires the highest position of "Eruboshi", based on Act to advance women' Virtualization Systemss success in their working life.<ref>{{cite web |titlename=DOCOMO Successfully Trials NFV Using Multi"docomo-vendors' Virtualization Systems |url=https://www.nttdocomosys.co.jp"/english/info/media_center/pr/2014/1014_00.html |website=nttdocomo.co.jp |accessdate=28 October 2019}}</ref>

| 2015 2017 || February || Administration Product || {{w|NTT DOCOMODocomo}} announes a new {{w|eSIM}} establishes its IT Security Divisionplatform that would enable companion consumer devices embedded with subscriber identity modules (eSIM), including tablets and wearables, to connect to mobile networks through remote provisioning of the profile.<ref name>{{cite web |title="docomo-sysDOCOMO Develops eSIM Platform for Consumer Devices |url=https://www.nttdocomo.co.jp"/english/info/media_center/pr/2017/0223_00.html |website=nttdocomo.co.jp |accessdate=12 November 2019}}</ref>

| 2015 2017 || March February 27 || Service Partnership || {{w|Qualcomm Technologies}}, {{w|Ericsson}}, and {{w|NTT DOCOMODocomo}} launches Premium 4G, a announce collaboration on {{w|LTE Advanced5G}} serviceNew Radio (NR) trials to accelerate wide-scale 5G deployments in Japan.<ref>{{cite web |title=DoCoMo starts Qualcomm, Ericsson, and NTT DOCOMO announce collaboration on March 27 on "PREMIUM 4G" of the fastest 225 Mbps 5G NR trials to accelerate wide-scale 5G deployments in Japan, in which the file DL speed exceeds 1.5 times the LTE |url=https://gigazinewww.nttdocomo.co.netjp/gsc_newsenglish/eninfo/20150225-lte-advanced-docomo-premium-4gmedia_center/pr/2017/ 0227_02.html |website=gigazinenttdocomo.co.net jp |accessdate=28 October 201919 January 2020}}</ref>

| 2015 2017 || June 27 || October 1 || Merger [[w:China Mobile|China Mobile Communications Corporation]] and {{w| DOCOMO Capital announces its merger with DOCOMO InnovationsNTT Docomo}} announce joint development of the world's first multi-vendor embedded subscriber identity module (eSIM) system within their commercial environments based on the GSMA's Remote Provisioning Architecture for Embedded UICC3.1 (GSMAv3.1) standard.<ref>{{cite web |title=GATEWAY TO JAPAN China Mobile Communications and NTT DOCOMO Develop World's First Multi-Vendor eSIM System for IoT |url=https://www.docomoinnovationsnttdocomo.comco.jp/english/info/media_center/ pr/2017/0627_00.html |website=docomoinnovationsnttdocomo.co.com jp |accessdate=18 November 201919 January 2020}}</ref>

| 2015 2017 || Year round October || Financial {{w|Venture capital}} || {{w|NTT DOCOMODocomo}} generates establishes a JPY 4.4 trillion in annual revenue15 billion new venture fund, Docomo Innovation Fund II, down from JPY 4L.5 trillion recorded in 2014P.<ref name="Careers at NTT DoCoMoHistoryh"/>

| 2016 2017 || April November 28 || Product || In collaboration with international digital security company {{w|Gemalto}}, {{w|NTT DOCOMODocomo}} shifts new business coannounces development of the world's first multi-profile SIM "for use through multi-creation program 39works carrier collaborations that can allow users to NTT DOCOMOswitch between profiles, which include data such as contract information and telephone numbers, on their smartphone or tablet in each country."<ref name>{{cite web |title=DOCOMO Develops Multi-Profile SIM for Smartphones and Tablets |url=https://www.nttdocomo.co.jp/english/info/media_center/pr/2017/1128_00.html |website="Historyh"nttdocomo.co.jp |accessdate=12 November 2019}}</ref>

| 2016 2018 || || Acquisition Administration || {{w|NTT DOCOMODocomo}} acquires "Kurumin"Establishes {{w|IoT}} Division, Sales Channel Promotion Division Certified as a next generation support certification logoHealth and Productivity Management Organization (White 500).<ref name="docomo-sys.co.jp"/>

| 2017 2018 || January || International expansion Recognition || {{w|NTT DOCOMODocomo}} launches its NTT DOCOMO Ventures' {{w|Silicon Valley}} branch in receives the United StatesCertification of Silver (Gin-no-Nintei).<ref name="Historyhdocomo-sys.co.jp"/>

| 2017 2018 || March 16 || Acquisition Technology || {{w|NTT DOCOMODocomo}} acquires announces the highest position launch of an {{w|AI}} engine that "Eruboshi"quickly, based on Act to advance women's success simply and accurately analyzes shelf allocation in their working lifestores and warehouses using photos taken with smartphones and other common devices".<ref name>{{cite web |title=DOCOMO Launches AI Engine for Fast, Accurate Shelf Analysis |url=https://www.nttdocomo.co.jp/english/info/media_center/pr/2018/0316_00.html |website="docomo-sysnttdocomo.co.jp"|accessdate=19 January 2020}}</ref>

| 2017 2018 || February May 9 || Product || {{w|NTT DOCOMODocomo}} announces that together with {{w|NEC Corporation}} announes a new and {{w|eSIMNippon Telegraph and Telephone Corporation}} platform that would enable companion consumer devices embedded with subscriber identity modules (eSIMNTT), including tablets it has achieved what is considered to be the first successful 28 GHz wireless data transmission between a {{w|5G}} base station and wearables, to connect to a 5G mobile networks through remote provisioning of the profilestation in 5G field trials using a car moving at 305 km/h.<ref>{{cite web |title=DOCOMO Develops eSIM Platform for Consumer Devices Achieves World's First 5G Wireless Data Transmission in Ultra-high-mobility Environment Exceeding 300 km/h |url=https://www.nttdocomo.co.jp/english/info/media_center/pr/20172018/0223_000509_00.html |website=nttdocomo.co.jp |accessdate=12 November 201919 January 2020}}</ref>

| 2017 2019 || May June 26 || Service Technology || {{w|NTT DOCOMOChina Mobile}} launches and {{w|5GNTT Docomo}} trial networks at announce launch of an eSIM solution to enable cross-vendor SIM profile switching from DOCOMO to China Mobile.<ref>{{wcite web |title=China Mobile and NTT DOCOMO to Launch World's First IoT Multi-vendor eSIM Solution |Aomi}}, {{wurl=https://www.nttdocomo.co.jp/english/info/media_center/pr/2018/0626_01.html |Odaiba}} (Tokyo Waterfront City) and the area around {{wwebsite=nttdocomo.co.jp |Tokyo Skytreeaccessdate=19 January 2020}}.</ref>

| 2017 2018 || October July || {{w|Venture capital}} || {{w|NTT DOCOMODocomo}} establishes a JPY 15 20 billion new venture fund, DOCOMO Innovation NTT Investment Partners Fund IIIII, L.P. (NTT-IP Fund III).<ref name="Historyh">{{cite web |title=History |url=https://www.nttdocomo-v.com/en/history/|website=nttdocomo-v.com |accessdate=15 October 2019}}</ref>

| 2017 2018 || November 28 || Product Recognition || In collaboration with international digital security company {{w|GemaltoNTT Docomo}}, NTT DOCOMO announces development of the world's first multi-profile SIM "manages employee health from business management standpoint and is certified “White 500” Recognition for use through multi-carrier collaborations that can allow users to switch between profiles, which include data such as contract information Excellence in Health and telephone numbers, on their smartphone or tablet in each countryProductivity Management."<refname="Labor Practices">{{cite web |title=DOCOMO Develops Multi-Profile SIM for Smartphones and Tablets Labor Practices |url=https://www.nttdocomo.co.jp/english/infobinary/pdf/corporate/media_centercsr/prabout/2017pdf/1128_00e_csr2018w_008.html pdf |website=nttdocomo.co.jp |accessdate=12 November 15 October 2019}}</ref>

| 2018 || November 29 || Administration Research || {{w|NTT DOCOMODocomo}} and {{w|Toyota}} announce successful joint control of the Toyota-developed T-HR31 humanoid robot in trials using {{w|5G}} Establishes IoT Division, Sales Channel Promotion Division Certified as under a Health and Productivity Management Organization (White 500)test environment with control from a remote location.<ref name>{{cite web |title="docomoDOCOMO and Toyota Conduct Successful Remote Control of T-sysHR3 Humanoid Robot Using 5G |url=https://www.nttdocomo.co.jp"/english/info/media_center/pr/2018/1129_01.html |website=nttdocomo.co.jp |accessdate=19 January 2020}}</ref>

| 2018 || December 28 || Recognition Acquisition || {{w|NTT DOCOMODocomo}} receives the Certification of Silver (Gin-no-Nintei)acquires Conobie, a Japanese website about parenting that provides articles and short comics about pregnancy, childbirth, childcare, and parenting.<ref name="docomo-syscrunchbase.cocom"/><ref>{{cite web |title=Like BabyCenter, L.L.C. |url=https://mandasoft.com/acquisition/?viewmodes=1&acquisitionID=71312&title=Everyday_Health_Inc__acquired_BabyCenter_LLC |website=mandasoft.jp"com |accessdate=28 October 2019}}</ref>

| 2018 2019 || February 4 || July Technology || {{w|Venture capitalNTT Docomo}} || announces development of the world's first 8K 3D {{w|NTT DOCOMOvirtual reality}} establishes a JPY 20 billion venture fund, NTT Investment Partners Fund III, L.P. system for live video streaming and viewing at 60 frames per second (NTT-IP Fund IIIfps)over {{w|5G}} mobile communications.<ref name="Historyh">{{cite web |title=History DOCOMO Develops World's First 360-degree 8K 3D VR System for Live Video Streaming and Viewing at 60 fps |url=https://www.nttdocomo-v.comco.jp/english/info/media_center/enpr/history2019/ 0204_00.html |website=nttdocomo-v.com co.jp |accessdate=15 October 201919 January 2020}}</ref>

| 2018 2019 || February 18 || Recognition || {{w|NTT DOCOMODocomo}} manages employee health from business management standpoint and is certified “White 500” Recognition ranked as the leading mobile operator in the world in terms of applications for candidate standard-essential patents (SEPs) for Excellence the new fifth-generation ({{w|5G}}) mobile communication standard. The company is also ranked first in Health and Productivity Managementterms of 5G technical proposals (contributions). The rankings are based on a study conducted by Japanese firm Cyber Creative Institute Co.<ref name="Labor Practices">{{cite web |title=Labor Practices DOCOMO Ranked World's Top Mobile Operator in 5G SEP Applications and Contributions to 5G Standard |url=https://www.nttdocomo.co.jp/english/binaryinfo/pdfmedia_center/corporatepr/csr/about2019/pdf/e_csr2018w_0080218_01.pdf html |website=nttdocomo.co.jp |accessdate=15 October 201919 January 2020}}</ref>

| 2018 2019 || November May 29 || Research Technology || {{w|NTT DOCOMODocomo}}, {{w|AGC Inc.}} and {{w|ToyotaEricsson}} announce successful joint control of having achieved the Toyota-developed T-HR31 humanoid robot in trials using world's first {{w|5G}} under a test environment with control from a remote locationmobile telecommunications using an antenna embedded in synthetic fused silica glass to transmit and receive 28 GHz 5G radio signals for stable, high-speed mobile communication in buildings, vehicles and trains.<ref>{{cite web |title=DOCOMO , AGC and Toyota Conduct Successful Remote Control of T-HR3 Humanoid Robot Ericsson Achieve World's First 5G Communication Using 5G Glass Antenna for 28 GHz |url=https://www.nttdocomo.co.jp/english/info/media_center/pr/20182019/1129_010529_00.html |website=nttdocomo.co.jp |accessdate=19 January 2020}}</ref>

| 2018 2019 || December 28 July 31 || Acquisition Product || {{w|NTT DOCOMODocomo}} announces development of an {{w|application programming interface}} acquires Conobie, for its docomo sky drone-operation platform and uses the API to "successfully integrate docomo sky with NEXSYS-ONE's tower maintenance platform in a Japanese website about parenting that provides articles and short comics about pregnancy, childbirth, childcarejoint trial, demonstrating the possibility to use drones for automated inspections and parenting.<ref name="crunchbasemaintenance of mobile-network base-station towers.com"/><ref>{{cite web |title=Like BabyCenter, L.L.C. DOCOMO Develops Drone Platform API for Expanded Drone Applications |url=https://mandasoftwww.comnttdocomo.co.jp/english/info/media_center/acquisitionpr/?viewmodes=1&acquisitionID=71312&title=Everyday_Health_Inc__acquired_BabyCenter_LLC 2019/0731_00.html |website=mandasoftnttdocomo.com co.jp |accessdate=28 October 201919 January 2020}}</ref>

| 2019 || February 4 || Technology Administration || {{w|NTT DOCOMODocomo}} announces development of the world's first 8K 3D {{w|virtual reality}} system for live video streaming Establishes Sales Channel Promotion Department, Security Operation Center, Web Systems Department, SE & Business Support Center, Human Resources and Development Department, and viewing at 60 frames per second (fps) over {{w|5G}} mobile communicationsWestern Branch.<ref>{{cite web |titlename=DOCOMO Develops World's First 360"docomo-degree 8K 3D VR System for Live Video Streaming and Viewing at 60 fps |url=https://www.nttdocomo.co.jp/english/info/media_center/pr/2019/0204_00.html |website=nttdocomosys.co.jp |accessdate=19 January 2020}}<"/ref>

| 2019 || February 18 May 17 || Recognition Product || {{w|NTT DOCOMODocomo}} is ranked as the leading mobile operator in the world in terms announces development of applications for candidate standard-essential patents (SEPs) for the new fifth-generation ({{a [[w:Unmanned aerial vehicle|5G}}) mobile communication standard. The company drone]] that is also ranked first in terms of 5G technical proposals (contributions). The rankings are based on a study conducted by Japanese firm Cyber Creative Institute Copropelled safely through the air with ultrasonic vibrations, which make it appropriate for concert halls and other indoor spaces.<ref>{{cite web |title=DOCOMO Ranked World's Top Mobile Operator in 5G SEP Applications and Contributions to 5G Standard Develops Safe, Blade-free Drone Propelled with Ultrasonic Vibrations |url=https://www.nttdocomo.co.jp/english/info/media_center/pr/2019/0218_010517_00.html |website=nttdocomo.co.jp |accessdate=19 January 2020}}</ref>

| 2019 || July 31 May 23 || Product Research || {{w|NTT DOCOMODocomo}} announces development research in collaboration with {{w|Tohoku University}}, of an artificial-intelligence technology to detect {{w|application programming interfaceperiodontal disease}} for its docomo sky drone-operation platform and uses the API to "successfully integrate docomo sky with NEXSYS-ONEsimply by photographing a person's tower maintenance platform in gums with a joint trial, demonstrating the possibility to use drones for automated inspections and maintenance of mobile-network base-station towers{{w|smartphone}}."<ref>{{cite web |title=Tohoku University and DOCOMO Develops Drone Platform API Launch Research Project to Develop Artificial-intelligence Technology for Expanded Drone Applications Periodontal Disease Detection |url=https://www.nttdocomo.co.jp/english/info/media_center/pr/2019/0731_000523_00.html |website=nttdocomo.co.jp |accessdate=19 January 2020}}</ref>

| 2019 || September 2 || Administration Technology || {{w|NTT DOCOMODocomo}} Establishes Sales Channel Promotion Department, Security Operation Center, Web Systems Department, SE & Business Support Center, Human Resources announces having joined the 5G Alliance for Connected Industries and Development Department, and Western BranchAutomation (5G-ACIA) "with the aim of further advancing the use of 5G technology in the manufacturing sector".<ref name>{{cite web |title="docomo-sysDOCOMO Joins 5G Alliance for Connected Industries and Automation |url=https://www.nttdocomo.co.jp/english/info/media_center/pr/2019/0902_00.html |website=nttdocomo.co.jp"|accessdate=19 January 2020}}</ref>

| 2019 || May 17 September 10 || Product Partnership || {{w|NTT DOCOMODocomo}} announces development of a [[agreement with {{w|Omron}} and {{w:Unmanned aerial vehicle|drone]] that is propelled safely through Nokia Networks}} to collaborate in trials of 5G mobile communication technology inside factories, "with the air with ultrasonic vibrations, which make it appropriate for concert halls and other indoor spacesaim of significantly enhancing future manufacturing productivity".<ref>{{cite web |title=DOCOMO Develops Safe, Blade-free Drone Propelled to Commence 5G Trials at Manufacturing Sites in Partnership with Ultrasonic Vibrations OMRON and Nokia |url=https://www.nttdocomo.co.jp/english/info/media_center/pr/2019/0517_000910_00.html |website=nttdocomo.co.jp |accessdate=19 24 January 2020}}</ref>

| 2019 || May 23 September 30 || Research Technology || {{w|NTT DOCOMODocomo}} announces research in collaboration with {{w|Tohoku University}}, achievement of an artificialthe world's first 28 GHz-intelligence technology to detect band {{w|periodontal disease5G}} simply by photographing mobile communications between base stations and a person's gums high-speed bullet train during experimental trials to verify further enhancement of 5G in collaboration with a {{Central [[w:Japan Railways Group|smartphone}}Japan Railway Company]].<ref>{{cite web |title=Tohoku University and DOCOMO Launch Research Project to Develop ArtificialAchieves World's First 5G Communication Between High-intelligence Technology for Periodontal Disease Detection speed Bullet Train and Experimental Base Stations |url=https://www.nttdocomo.co.jp/english/info/media_center/pr/2019/0523_000930_00.html |website=nttdocomo.co.jp |accessdate=19 January 2020}}</ref>

| 2019 || December 5 || Research || {{w|NTT DOCOMODocomo}} and {{w|Kyoto University}} announce joint development of what is believed to be the world's first {{w|artificial intelligence}}-based system for inspecting bridges based on vehicle weights and structural deflection estimated from video footage.<ref>{{cite web |title=DOCOMO and Kyoto University develop world's first AI system to detect bridge deterioration using video-based vehicle weights and structural deflection |url=https://www.nttdocomo.co.jp/english/info/media_center/pr/2019/1205_00.html |website=nttdocomo.co.jp |accessdate=19 January 2020}}</ref>

| 2019 || December 20 || Acquisition || {{w|NTT DOCOMODocomo}} announces purchase of all shares of {{w|docomo Healthcare, Inc.}} and make it a wholly owned subsidiary of {{w|NTT DOCOMODocomo}}.<ref>{{cite web |title=NTT DOCOMO to Absorb docomo Healthcare in Simplified, Short-form Merger |url=https://www.nttdocomo.co.jp/english/info/media_center/pr/2019/1220_01.html |website=nttdocomo.co.jp |accessdate=19 January 2020}}</ref>

| 2020 || January 17 || Product || {{w|NTT DOCOMODocomo}} announces world's first trial of a prototype transparent dynamic metasurface using 28 GHz 5G radio signals. The prototype is a collaboration with glass manufacturing company {{w|AGC Inc.}}<ref>{{cite web |title=DOCOMO Conducts World's First Successful Trial of Transparent Dynamic Metasurface |url=https://www.nttdocomo.co.jp/english/info/media_center/pr/2020/0117_00.html |website=nttdocomo.co.jp |accessdate=19 January 2020}}</ref>

| 2020 || July || Infrastructure || {{w|NTT DOCOMODocomo}} plans to have {{w|5G}} base stations in all 47 Japanese prefectures by this time.<ref name="venturebeat.com">{{cite web |title=NTT Docomo moves up Japan-wide 5G to June 2020, offers early access |url=https://venturebeat.com/2019/09/19/ntt-docomo-moves-up-japan-wide-5g-to-june-2020-offers-early-access/ |website=venturebeat.com |accessdate=18 November 2019}}</ref>

| 2021 || Spring || Infrastructure || {{w|NTT DOCOMODocomo}} plans to reach a total of 10,000 {{w|5G}} base stations by this time.<ref name="venturebeat.com"/>

| 2026 || March || Service shutdown || {{w|NTT DOCOMODocomo}} plans to discontinue its internet-capable mobile phone system {{w|i-mode}} (introduced in 1999) by this time, due to a dwindling number of users.<ref>{{cite web |title=NTT Docomo to discontinue decades-old i-mode, world's first mobile internet service, in 2026 |url=https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2019/10/29/business/tech/ntt-docomo-discontinue-decades-old-mode-worlds-first-mobile-internet-service-2026/#.XdLzPNX0mUk |website=japantimes.co.jp |accessdate=18 November 2019}}</ref>