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| 1985–1992 || Nippon Telegraph and Telephone Corporation (NTT) prelude era. NTT is established as a private company.
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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>
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| 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.
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| 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.
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| 1999 || February || Service || NTT MCN introduces its 2.5G i-mode, the first such service with national coverage.<ref name="The Six Immutable"/>
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| 1999 || August 8 || Growth || i-mode grows to 1 million subscribers.<ref name="The Six Immutable"/>
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| 1999 || December || Growth || i-mode grows to 3 million subscribers.<ref name="The Six Immutable"/>
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| 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"/>
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| 2000 || September || Facility || The {{w|NTT Docomo Yoyogi Building}} opens. One of the tallest buildings in {{w|Tokyo}}, it houses base station equipment and switching equipment.<ref>{{cite web |title=NTT DoCoMo Yoyogi Building |url=https://www.emporis.com/buildings/104939/ntt-docomo-yoyogi-building-tokyo-japan |website=emporis.com |accessdate=18 November 2019}}</ref>
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| 2000 || November 22 || Growth || Subscriptions for i-mode in Japan reaches 10 million.<ref name="sds"/><ref name="The Six Immutable"/>
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| 2000 || Late year || Growth || There are 50 million Personal Digital Cellular (PDC) subscribers in Japan.<ref name="The Six Immutable"/>
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| 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"/>
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| 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"/>
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| 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>
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| 2001 || May || Growth || i-mode grows to 23 million subscribers.<ref name="The Six Immutable"/>
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| 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"/>
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| 2001 || || Financial || {{w|NTT DoCoMoDocomo}} investment ratio increases to 100%.<ref name="docomo-sys.co.jp"/>
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| 2001 || October || Service || {{w|NTT DoCoMoDocomo}} 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"/>
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| 2002 2001 || December 25 || Personnel Growth || {{w|NTT DoCoMo}} Subscriptions for i-mode in Japan reaches 700 employees30 million.<ref name="docomo-sys.co.jpsds"/>
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| 2002 || || Administration Personnel || {{w|NTT DoCoMoDocomo}} establishes its Operation Systems HQ, System Development Division and Service Operations Divisionreaches 700 employees.<ref name="docomo-sys.co.jp"/>
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| 2002 || March || Financial Administration || {{w|NTT DoCoMoDocomo}} is listed on [[w:London stock exchange|London]] (delisted on March 2014) establishes its Operation Systems HQ, System Development Division and {{w|New York stock exchange}}sService Operations Division.<ref name="Historydocomo-sys.co.jp"/>
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| 2002 || May 8 March || Administration Financial || {{w|NTT DoCoMoDocomo}} states in a memorandum of understanding plans to convert its regional subsidiaries into wholly owned subsidiaries by way of share is listed on [[w:London stock exchange|London]] (delisted on March 2014) and {{w|New York stock exchange}}s.<ref name="i-mode WirelessHistory"/>
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| 2002 || June 1 May 8 || Service Administration || {{w|NTT DoCoMoDocomo}} launches its i-shot service, allowing subscribers to transmit still images taken with compatible mobile phones having built-states in cameras a memorandum of understanding plans to virtually any device capable convert its regional subsidiaries into wholly owned subsidiaries by way of receiving {{w|e-mail}}share exchange.<ref name="ddi-mode Wireless"/>
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| 2003 2002 || January 14 June 1 || Service || {{w|Market penetrationNTT Docomo}} || DoCoMo launches its i-shot handsets (camera phone) sales exceed 5 millionservice, allowing 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="dd">{{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>
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| 2003 2001 || May 26 October 14 || Service Growth || NTT DoCoMo launches online shopping mall and account aggregation portal DoCommerce, which enables both 2G and 3G SSL-compatible Subscriptions for 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 goodsin Japan reaches 35 million.<ref>{{cite web |title=NTT DoCoMo launches mobile shopping mall and account aggregation portal |urlname=https:/"sds"/www.finextra.com/newsarticle/8935/ntt-docomo-launches-mobile-shopping-mall-and-account-aggregation-portal |website=finextra.com |accessdate=18 January 2020}}</ref>
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| 2003 || June 3 || Service January 14 || {{w|NTT DoCoMoMarket penetration}} announces a payments service to enable customers using {{w|2G}} and | {{w|3GNTT Docomo}} i-shot handsets to shop online at a dedicated portal site and receive bills for purchases together with their monthly mobile (camera phone invoices) sales exceed 5 million.<refname="dd">{{cite web |title=NTT DoCoMo to Start Trial of Online Payments Service Camera Phone Sales Exceed 5 Million |url=https://www.nttdocomo.co.jp/english/info/media_center/pr/2003/000975000928.html |website=nttdocomo.co.jp |accessdate=19 January 202012 November 2019}}</ref>
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| 2003 || March 6 || Service || {{w|NTT Docomo}} announces plans to unveil an always-on internet access service, dubbed "@FreeD™", for use with compatible {{w|Personal Handy-phone System}} (PHS) terminals.<ref>{{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=nttdocomo.co.jp |accessdate=19 January 2020}}</ref>|-| 2003 || March 11 || || {{w|NTT 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|Freedom of Mobile Multimedia Access}} model to accept memory cards.<ref>{{cite web |title=NTT DoCoMo to Introduce New FOMA Videophone Model |url=https://www.nttdocomo.co.jp/english/info/media_center/pr/2003/000940.html |website=nttdocomo.co.jp |accessdate=19 January 2020}}</ref> |-| 2003 || March 21 || Product || {{w|NTT Docomo}} announces the introduction of the D505i mobile phone, the first model in the company's 505i series of enhanced-PDC ({{w|2G}}) handsets that incorporate a Flash browser.<ref>{{cite web |title=NTT DoCoMo to Launch First Handset in New 505i Series |url=https://www.nttdocomo.co.jp/english/info/media_center/pr/2003/000965.html |website=nttdocomo.co.jp |accessdate=19 January 2020}}</ref>|-| 2003 || March 27 || Product || {{w|NTT Docomo}} announces the introduction of the its first {{w|Global Positioning Service}} (GPS) compatible handset, dubbed F661i, to the market.<ref>{{cite web |title=NTT DoCoMo to Introduce First GPS Handset |url=https://www.nttdocomo.co.jp/english/info/media_center/pr/2003/000943.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"/>
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| 2003 || September || Growth || After achieving a peak of more than 62 million subscribers for PDC services in Japan, the Japanese mobile market embraces next-generation technologies based on CDMA technology.<ref name="The Six Immutable"/>
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| 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>
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| 2004 || January 29 || Growth ({{w|Subsidiary3G}} [[w:Freedom of Mobile Multimedia Access|FOMA]] service) || {{w|NTT DoCoMoDocomo}} announces that subscribers to the decision to liquidate its subsidiary{{w|3G}} [[w:Freedom of Mobile Multimedia Access|FOMA]] service surpassed two million, Mobimagic Co., an application two years and four months after the service provider for medium and small-sized companieswas launched.<ref>{{cite web |title=NTT DoCoMo to Liquidate a Subsidiary FOMA Subscribers Top 2 Million |url=https://www.nttdocomo.co.jp/english/info/media_center/pr/2004/001137001139.html |website=nttdocomo.co.jp |accessdate=12 November 201919 January 2020}}</ref>
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| 2004 || March 24 February 26 || {{w|Subsidiary}} Product || {{w|NTT DoCoMoDocomo}} announces release of the P900i, the third handset in the decision to liquidate DCM Capital LDN (new {{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]] 900i series.<ref>{{cite web |title=NTT DoCoMo to Liquidate Some of its Subsidiaries Release P900i - Third Handset in FOMA 900i Series |url=https://www.nttdocomo.co.jp/english/info/media_center/pr/2004/001157001146.html |website=nttdocomo.co.jp |accessdate=18 November 201919 January 2020}}</ref>
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| 2004 || April March 24 || Product {{w|Subsidiary}} || {{w|NTT DoCoMoDocomo}} announces the decision to liquidate DCM Capital LDN ({{w|United Kingdom}} launches mova 506i series of three PDC ) Limited, DCM Capital HKG (UK) Limited and DCM Capital 3G HKG (2GUK) i-mode mobile phonesLimited, each of which is a series wholly owned subsidiary of handsets featuring cameras with effective resolutions of more than one million pixelsDoCoMo.<ref>{{cite web |title=NTT DoCoMo Unveils New mova 506i i-mode Phone Series to Liquidate Some of its Subsidiaries |url=https://www.nttdocomo.co.jp/english/info/media_center/pr/2004/001166001157.html |website=nttdocomo.co.jp |accessdate=12 18 November 2019}}</ref>
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| 2004 || March 31 || Administration Growth ({{w|3G}} [[w:Freedom of Mobile Multimedia Access|FOMA]] service) || {{w|NTT DoCoMoDocomo}} announces that subscribers to the {{w|3G}} establishes [[w:Freedom of Mobile Network Division and Security Services DivisionMultimedia Access|FOMA]] service surpassed the three million mark.<ref name>{{cite web |title="docomo-sysNTT 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>
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| 2004 || December April 1 || Product Research || {{w|NTT DoCoMoDocomo}} launches the F901iC 3G FOMA handsetestablishes its Mobile Society Research Institute, which would study the latest model in the 901i seriessocial impact of mobile phone use.<ref>{{cite web |title=NTT DoCoMo to Launch F901iC 3G FOMA Handset Establish "Mobile Society Research Institute" |url=https://www.nttdocomo.co.jp/english/info/media_center/pr/2004/001233001163.html |website=nttdocomo.co.jp |accessdate=12 November 201919 January 2020}}</ref>
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| 2005 2004 || November 24 April || Product || {{w|NTT DoCoMoDocomo}} announces launch launches mova 506i series of the FOMA SA800ithree PDC (2G) i-mode mobile phones, a child-friendly 3G mobile phoneseries of handsets featuring cameras with effective resolutions of more than one million pixels.<ref>{{cite web |title=NTT DoCoMo Develops ChildUnveils New mova 506i i-Friendly Handset mode Phone Series |url=https://www.nttdocomo.co.jp/english/info/media_center/pr/20052004/000701001166.html |website=nttdocomo.co.jp |accessdate=18 12 November 2019}}</ref>
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| 2005 2004 || December April 28 || Product 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 company's {{w|3G}} launches iD credit brand[[W:Freedom of Mobile Multimedia Access|FOMA]] network while in Japan.<ref name>{{cite web |title=NTT DoCoMo to Launch 3G Roaming-In Service for Visitors to Japan |url=https://www.nttdocomo.co.jp/english/info/media_center/pr/2004/001169.html |website="History"nttdocomo.co.jp |accessdate=19 January 2020}}</ref>
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| 2006 2004 || April || Service Administration || {{w|NTT DoCoMoDocomo}} launches DCMX mobile credit-card serviceestablishes a Mobile Network Division and a Security Services Division.<ref name="Historydocomo-sys.co.jp"/>
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| 2006 2004 || December || Administration Product || {{w|NTT DoCoMoDocomo}} establishes Information 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>
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| 2004 || December 16 || Product || {{w|NTT Docomo}} introduces the N900iG, the first [[w:Freedom of Mobile Multimedia Access|FOMA]] {{w|3G}} handset for fully functional mobile communications in approximately 115 countries/regions.<ref>{{cite web |title=NTT DoCoMo Introduces First FOMA 3G Handset for International Roaming |url=https://www.nttdocomo.co.jp/english/info/media_center/pr/2004/001229.html |website=nttdocomo.co.jp |accessdate=19 January 2020}}</ref> |-| 2005 || November 24 || Product || {{w|NTT Docomo}} 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 Docomo}} launches iD credit brand.<ref name="History"/>|-| 2006 || April || Service || {{w|NTT Docomo}} launches DCMX mobile credit-card service.<ref name="History"/>|-| 2006 || || Administration || {{w|NTT Docomo}} 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"/>
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| 2007 || October || Product || The {{w|prototype}} [[w:wellness (alternative medicine)|Wellness]] {{w|mobile phone}} of {{w|NTT Docomo}} and {{w|Mitsubishi Electric Corp.}} is launched at annual Japanese trade show {{w|CEATEC}}. It checks health with a motion sensor that detects body movement and measures calories, and includes a {{w|breathalyzer}}.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20071029053227/http://ap.google.com/article/ALeqM5hhzZNK2Qh8nBS4H9Tt_lDecgBE9QD8S3IR880|title=The Associated Press: New Prototype Phone Gives Fitness Check|author=|date=29 October 2007|website=archive.org|accessdate=12 September 2019}}</ref>
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| 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>
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| 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>
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| 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>
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| 2008 || February || {{w|Joint venture}} || NTT Investment Partners, Inc. (NTT-IP) is estqablished as a corporate venture capital firm by [[w:Nippon Telegraph and Telephone|Nippon Telegraph]] and Telephone Corporation (NTT). The firm focuses on funding advanced/disruptive technologies, services and business models around the world and looks to leverage NTT Group companies’ business operations, technologies and vast network to its portfolio companies.
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| 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"/>
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| 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"/>
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| 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>
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| 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>
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| 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>
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| 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"/>
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| 2009 || June || Service || The Tata Docomo service is commercially launched in {{w|India}}.<ref>{{cite web |title=Tata Group Announces Pan-India GSM Service with NTT DOCOMO |url=https://corporate.tatateleservices.com/Downloads/NewsRoom/ttsl/Tata-DOCOMO-GSM-Launch-June-2009.pdf |website=corporate.tatateleservices.com |accessdate=18 November 2019}}</ref>
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| 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"/>
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| 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>
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| 2010 || April || Financial || {{w|NTT DoCoMoDocomo}} raises fund size of NTT-IP Fund to {{w|JPY}} 15 billion.<ref name="Historyh"/>
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| 2010 || || Administration || {{w|NTT DoCoMoDocomo}} establishes CliNIC Division.<ref name="docomo-sys.co.jp"/>
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| 2010 || June || {{w|Market penetration}} || {{w|Tata Docomo}} reaches about 32.82 million users.<ref>{{cite web |title=joint-venture.ppt |url=https://www.scribd.com/presentation/251917548/joint-venture-ppt |website=scribd.com |accessdate=12 November 2019}}</ref>
| 2010 || November 5 || Service || {{w|Tata Docomo}} becomes the first private sector telecom company to launch {{w|3G}} services in {{w|India}}.<ref>{{cite web |title=Tata DoCoMo launches 3G services|url=https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/industry/telecom/tata-docomo-launches-3g-services/articleshow/6865060.cms |website=economictimes.indiatimes.com |accessdate=18 November 2019}}</ref>
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| 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 || Partnership || {{w|NTT Docomo}} announces team with {{w|McAfee}} to provide McAfee VirusScan Mobile for its Android mobile users.<ref>{{cite web |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 2019}}</ref>|-| 2012 || March || Service || {{w|NTT Docomo}} shifts customer base completely to {{w|3G}} and {{w|LTE}} services.<ref name="History"/>
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| 2011 2012 || July || Administration Acquisition || {{w|NTT DoCoMoDocomo}} establishes its Enterprise Solution Divisionacquires Italian company {{w|Buongiorno}} for 209 million euros.<ref name>{{cite web|url="docomohttp://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tech/news/telecom/NTT-sysDocomo-acquires-Italys-Buongiorno/articleshow/14730373.co.jp"cms|title=NTT Docomo acquires Italy's Buongiorno|accessdate=2012-07-07}}</ref>
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| 2011 2012 || June July || Partnership {{w|Joint venture}} || {{w|NTT DoCoMoDocomo}} announces team with and Japanese electronics company {{w|Omron}} establish {{w|McAfeedocomo Healthcare Inc}} , a new company with the purpose to design, develop and provide McAfee VirusScan Mobile for its Android mobile usershealthcare support services.<ref>{{cite web |title=Docomo, Omron to establish docomo Healthcare Inc |url= httphttps://www.intomobilejapantoday.com/2011category/06tech/27/ntt-docomo-teamsupomron-mcafeeto-offerestablish-freedocomo-malwarehealthcare-protection-its-android-users/ inc |titlewebsite=NTT DoCoMo teams-up with McAfee to offer free malware protection for its Android users|work=intomobilejapantoday.com |year=2011 |accessdate=16 October 201919 January 2020}}</ref>
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| 2012 || March August 10 || Service Acquisition || {{w|NTT DoCoMoDocomo}} shifts customer base completely to {{w|3G}} and {{w|LTE}} servicesacquires mobile commerce ecosystem Buongiorno for US$260 million.<ref name="Historycrunchbase.com"/>
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| 2012 || July || Acquisition Administration || {{w|NTT DoCoMo}} acquires Italian company {{w|BuongiornoDocomo}} for 209 million eurosestablishes a Web System Division, and a Corporate Social Responsibility Department.<ref>{{cite web|urlname=http://timesofindia"docomo-sys.indiatimes.com/tech/news/telecom/NTT-Docomo-acquires-Italys-Buongiorno/articleshow/14730373co.cms|title=NTT Docomo acquires Italy's Buongiorno|accessdate=2012-07-07}}<jp"/ref>
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| 2012 2013 || July February || {{w|Joint venture}} Acquisition || {{w|NTT DoCoMoDocomo}} and Japanese electronics company {{w|Omron}} establish {{w|docomo Healthcare Inc}}, a new company acquires NTT-IP with the purpose to design, develop 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 provide healthcare support servicesthe DOCOMO’s Incubation Program starts operating.<ref>{{cite web |title=Docomo, Omron to establish docomo Healthcare Inc |urlname=https://japantoday.com/category/tech"Historyh"/docomo-omron-to-establish-docomo-healthcare-inc |website=japantoday.com |accessdate=19 January 2020}}</ref>
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| 2012 2013 || August 10 || Acquisition Administration || {{w|NTT DoCoMoDocomo}} acquires mobile commerce ecosystem Buongiorno for US$260 millionestablishes its Enterprise Solution Division.<ref name="crunchbasedocomo-sys.comco.jp"/>
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| 2012 2013 || || Administration Recognition || {{w|NTT DoCoMoDocomo}} establishes a Web System Division, and a Corporate Social Responsibility Departmentacquires ISO39001 accreditation.<ref name="docomo-sys.co.jp"/>
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| 2013 || February July || Acquisition Renaming || {{w|NTT DoCoMoDocomo}} acquires changes its trade name to 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 operatingVentures, Inc.<ref name="Historyh"/>
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| 2013 || August 27 || Administration Acquisition || {{w|NTT DoCoMoDocomo}} establishes its Enterprise acquires Austrian e-commerce solution provider Fine Trade.<ref>{{cite web |title=Japan’s NTT Docomo Buys Fine Trade, An Austrian E-Commerce Solution DivisionProvider, For ‘Several Tens Of Millions Of Euros’ |url=https://techcrunch.com/2013/08/27/ntt-docomo-buys-e-commerce-solution-provider-fine-trade-to-build-out-business-in-europe/ |website=techcrunch.com |accessdate=16 October 2019}}</ref><ref name="docomo-sys.cocrunchbase.jpcom"/>
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| 2013 2014 || January || Recognition {{w|Venture capital}} || {{w|NTT DoCoMoDocomo}} acquires ISO39001 accreditationestablishes a JPY 10 billion venture fund, NTT Investment Partners Fund II, L.P. (NTT-IP Fund II).<ref name="docomo-sys.co.jpHistoryh"/>
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| 2013 2014 || July || Renaming Administration || {{w|NTT DoCoMoDocomo}} changes its trade name to NTT establishes Cloud Business Division, DOCOMO IT Systems Division, DOCOMO IT Infrastructure Division, DOCOMO VenturesBusiness Division, IncLegal & Contract Department, Internal Audit Department, and a Quality Control Department.<ref name="Historyhdocomo-sys.co.jp"/>
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| 2013 2014 || August 27 July || Acquisition Program launch || {{w|NTT DoCoMoDocomo}} 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-to-build-out-starts operating new businessco-creation program in-europe/ |website=techcrunchcooperation with startup, 39works.com |accessdate=16 October 2019}}</ref><ref name="crunchbase.comHistoryh"/>
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| 2013 2014 || October || Renaming 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}}messages (including Earthquake Early Warning) produced by the Japan Fire and Disaster Management Agency to its subscribers with compatible handsets (e.g. Sony XPERIA, iPhone 5s, IncSamsung Galaxy). changes official name to <ref>{{wcite web|url=https://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|NTT DOCOMOaccessdate=12 September 2019}}, INC.</ref name="History"/>
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| 2014 || January October || || {{w|Venture capitalNTT Docomo}} || Successfully Trials network functions virtualization NFV Using Multi-vendors' Virtualization Systems.<ref>{{wcite web |NTT title=DOCOMO}} establishes a JPY 10 billion venture fund, NTT Investment Partners Fund II, LSuccessfully Trials NFV Using Multi-vendors' Virtualization Systems |url=https://www.nttdocomo.co.jp/english/info/media_center/pr/2014/1014_00.Phtml |website=nttdocomo. (NTT-IP Fund II)co.jp |accessdate=28 October 2019}}</ref name="Historyh"/>
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| 2014 2015 || || Administration || {{w|NTT DOCOMODocomo}} establishes Cloud Business Division, DOCOMO IT Systems Division, DOCOMO its IT Infrastructure Division, DOCOMO Business Security Division, Legal & Contract Department, Internal Audit Department, and a Quality Control Department.<ref name="docomo-sys.co.jp"/>
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| 2014 2015 || July March 27 || Program launch Service || {{w|NTT DOCOMODocomo}} starts operating new business co-creation program in cooperation with startuplaunches Premium 4G, 39worksa {{w|LTE Advanced}} service.<ref name>{{cite web |title=DoCoMo starts on March 27 on "HistoryhPREMIUM 4G"of the fastest 225 Mbps in Japan, in which 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>
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| 2014 2015 || May 13 || Service || Under Civil Protection Law {{w|NTT Docomo}} announces integration of Japan, Docomo begins offering a service called the "Area Mail Disaster and Evacuation Information Service" which broadcasts DOCOMO's dmarket services with social networking functions offered by {{w|J-AlertFacebook}} messages (including Earthquake Early Warning) produced by the Japan Fire and Disaster Management Agency to its subscribers with compatible handsets (e.g. Sony XPERIA, iPhone 5s, Samsung Galaxy).<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|titlewebsite=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nttdocomo.co.jp |accessdate=12 September 201919 January 2020}}</ref>
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| 2014 2015 || October 1 || Merger || {{w|NTT DOCOMO}} Successfully Trials network functions virtualization NFV Using Multi-vendors' Virtualization SystemsDocomo Capital announces its merger with Docomo Innovations.<ref>{{cite web |title=DOCOMO Successfully Trials NFV Using Multi-vendors' Virtualization Systems GATEWAY TO JAPAN |url=https://www.nttdocomo.codocomoinnovations.jp/english/info/media_center/pr/2014com/1014_00.html |website=nttdocomodocomoinnovations.co.jp com |accessdate=28 October 18 November 2019}}</ref>
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| 2015 || Year round || Administration Financial || {{w|NTT DOCOMODocomo}} establishes its IT Security Divisiongenerates JPY 4.4 trillion in annual revenue, down from JPY 4.5 trillion recorded in 2014.<ref name="docomo-sys.co.jpCareers at NTT DoCoMo"/>
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| 2015 2016 || March 27 || Service Acquisition || {{w|NTT DOCOMODocomo}} launches Premium 4Gacquires "Kurumin", a {{w|LTE Advanced}} servicenext generation support certification logo.<ref>{{cite web |titlename=DoCoMo starts on March 27 on "PREMIUM 4G" of the fastest 225 Mbps in Japan, in which the file DL speed exceeds 1.5 times the LTE |url=https://gigazine.net/gsc_news/en/20150225-lte-advanced-docomo-premium-4g/ |website=gigazinesys.co.net |accessdate=28 October 2019}}<jp"/ref>
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| 2015 2017 || May 13 January || Service International expansion || {{w|NTT DOCOMODocomo}} announces integration of launches its NTT DOCOMOVentures's dmarket services with social networking functions offered by {{w|FacebookSilicon Valley}}branch in the United States.<ref>{{cite web |title=DOCOMO to Integrate Mobile Services with Facebook |url=https://www.nttdocomo.co.jp/english/info/media_center/pr/2015/0513_00.html |website=nttdocomo.co.jp |accessdatename=19 January 2020}}<"Historyh"/ref>
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| 2015 2017 || October 1 || Merger Acquisition || DOCOMO Capital announces its merger with DOCOMO Innovations{{w|NTT Docomo}} acquires the highest position of "Eruboshi", based on Act to advance women's success in their working life.<ref>{{cite web |titlename=GATEWAY TO JAPAN |url=https://www"docomo-sys.docomoinnovationsco.comjp"/ |website=docomoinnovations.com |accessdate=18 November 2019}}</ref>
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| 2015 2017 || Year round February || Financial Product || {{w|NTT DOCOMODocomo}} announes a new {{w|eSIM}} generates JPY 4.4 trillion in annual revenueplatform that would enable companion consumer devices embedded with subscriber identity modules (eSIM), including tablets and wearables, down from JPY 4.5 trillion recorded in 2014to connect to mobile networks through remote provisioning of the profile.<ref name>{{cite web |title=DOCOMO Develops eSIM Platform for Consumer Devices |url="Careers at NTT DoCoMo"https://www.nttdocomo.co.jp/english/info/media_center/pr/2017/0223_00.html |website=nttdocomo.co.jp |accessdate=12 November 2019}}</ref>
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| 2016 2017 || April February 27 || Partnership || {{w|Qualcomm Technologies}}, {{w|Ericsson}}, and {{w|NTT DOCOMODocomo}} announce collaboration on {{w|5G}} shifts new business coNew Radio (NR) trials to accelerate wide-creation program 39works to scale 5G deployments in Japan.<ref>{{cite web |title=Qualcomm, Ericsson, and NTT DOCOMOannounce collaboration on 5G NR trials to accelerate wide-scale 5G deployments in Japan |url=https://www.nttdocomo.co.jp/english/info/media_center/pr/2017/0227_02.html |website=nttdocomo.co.jp |accessdate=19 January 2020}}</ref name="Historyh"/>
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| 2016 2017 || June 27 || Acquisition || [[w:China Mobile|China Mobile Communications Corporation]] and {{w|NTT DOCOMODocomo}} acquires "Kurumin", a next generation support certification logoannounce 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 name>{{cite web |title="docomoChina Mobile Communications and NTT DOCOMO Develop World's First Multi-sysVendor eSIM System for IoT |url=https://www.nttdocomo.co.jp"/english/info/media_center/pr/2017/0627_00.html |website=nttdocomo.co.jp |accessdate=19 January 2020}}</ref>
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| 2017 || January || International expansion October || {{w|NTT DOCOMOVenture capital}} launches its NTT DOCOMO Ventures' || {{w|Silicon ValleyNTT Docomo}} branch in the United Statesestablishes a JPY 15 billion new venture fund, Docomo Innovation Fund II, L.P.<ref name="Historyh"/>
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| 2017 || November 28 || Acquisition Product || In collaboration with international digital security company {{w|Gemalto}}, {{w|NTT DOCOMODocomo}} acquires announces development of the highest position of "Eruboshiworld's first multi-profile SIM "for use through multi-carrier collaborations that can allow users to switch between profiles, which include data such as contract information and telephone numbers, based on Act to advance women's success their smartphone or tablet in their working lifeeach country."<ref name>{{cite web |title="docomoDOCOMO Develops Multi-sysProfile SIM for Smartphones and Tablets |url=https://www.nttdocomo.co.jp/english/info/media_center/pr/2017/1128_00.html |website=nttdocomo.co.jp"|accessdate=12 November 2019}}</ref>
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| 2017 2018 || February || Product Administration || {{w|NTT DOCOMODocomo}} announes a new Establishes {{w|eSIMIoT}} platform that would enable companion consumer devices embedded with subscriber identity modules Division, Sales Channel Promotion Division Certified as a Health and Productivity Management Organization (eSIMWhite 500), including tablets and wearables, to connect to mobile networks through remote provisioning of the profile.<ref>{{cite web |title=DOCOMO Develops eSIM Platform for Consumer Devices |url=https://www.nttdocomo.co.jp/english/info/media_center/pr/2017/0223_00.html |websitename=nttdocomo"docomo-sys.co.jp |accessdate=12 November 2019}}<"/ref>
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| 2017 2018 || May || Service Recognition || {{w|NTT DOCOMO}} launches {{w|5G}} trial networks at {{w|Aomi}}, {{w|OdaibaDocomo}} receives the Certification of Silver (Tokyo Waterfront CityGin-no-Nintei) and the area around {{w|Tokyo Skytree}}.<ref name="docomo-sys.co.jp"/>
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| 2017 2018 || October March 16 || Technology || {{w|Venture capitalNTT Docomo}} || announces the launch of an {{w|NTT DOCOMOAI}} establishes a JPY 15 billion new venture fundengine that "quickly, simply and accurately analyzes shelf allocation in stores and warehouses using photos taken with smartphones and other common devices".<ref>{{cite web |title=DOCOMO Innovation Fund IILaunches AI Engine for Fast, LAccurate Shelf Analysis |url=https://www.Pnttdocomo.co.jp/english/info/media_center/pr/2018/0316_00.html |website=nttdocomo.co.jp |accessdate=19 January 2020}}</ref name="Historyh"/>
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| 2017 2018 || November 28 May 9 ||| Product |{{w| In collaboration NTT Docomo}} announces that together with international digital security company {{w|GemaltoNEC Corporation}} and {{w|Nippon Telegraph and Telephone Corporation}}, (NTT DOCOMO announces development of ) it has achieved what is considered to be the world's first multi-profile SIM "for use through multi-carrier collaborations that can allow users to switch successful 28 GHz wireless data transmission between profiles, which include data such as contract information a {{w|5G}} base station and telephone numbers, on their smartphone or tablet a 5G mobile station in each country5G field trials using a car moving at 305 km/h."<ref>{{cite web |title=DOCOMO Develops MultiAchieves World's First 5G Wireless Data Transmission in Ultra-Profile SIM for Smartphones and Tablets high-mobility Environment Exceeding 300 km/h |url=https://www.nttdocomo.co.jp/english/info/media_center/pr/20172018/1128_000509_00.html |website=nttdocomo.co.jp |accessdate=12 November 201919 January 2020}}</ref>
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| 2018 2019 || June 26 || Administration Technology || {{w|NTT DOCOMOChina Mobile}} Establishes and {{w|IoTNTT Docomo}} Division, Sales Channel Promotion Division Certified as a Health and Productivity Management Organization (White 500)announce launch of an eSIM solution to enable cross-vendor SIM profile switching from DOCOMO to China Mobile.<ref name>{{cite web |title="docomoChina Mobile and NTT DOCOMO to Launch World's First IoT Multi-sysvendor eSIM Solution |url=https://www.nttdocomo.co.jp"/english/info/media_center/pr/2018/0626_01.html |website=nttdocomo.co.jp |accessdate=19 January 2020}}</ref>
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| 2018 || July || Recognition {{w|Venture capital}} || {{w|NTT DOCOMODocomo}} receives the Certification of Silver establishes a JPY 20 billion venture fund, NTT Investment Partners Fund III, L.P. (Gin-noNTT-NinteiIP Fund III).<ref name="docomoHistoryh">{{cite web |title=History |url=https://www.nttdocomo-sysv.cocom/en/history/ |website=nttdocomo-v.jp"com |accessdate=15 October 2019}}</ref>
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| 2018 || July || {{w|Venture capital}} Recognition || {{w|NTT DOCOMODocomo}} establishes a JPY 20 billion venture fund, NTT Investment Partners Fund III, L.P. (NTT-IP Fund III)manages employee health from business management standpoint and is certified “White 500” Recognition for Excellence in Health and Productivity Management.<ref name="HistoryhLabor Practices">{{cite web |title=History Labor Practices |url=https://www.nttdocomo-v.comco.jp/enenglish/historybinary/ pdf/corporate/csr/about/pdf/e_csr2018w_008.pdf |website=nttdocomo-v.com co.jp |accessdate=15 October 2019}}</ref>
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| 2018 || November 29 || Recognition Research || {{w|NTT DOCOMODocomo}} manages employee health from business management standpoint and is certified “White 500” Recognition for Excellence {{w|Toyota}} announce successful joint control of the Toyota-developed T-HR31 humanoid robot in Health and Productivity Managementtrials using {{w|5G}} under a test environment with control from a remote location.<ref name="Labor Practices">{{cite web |title=Labor Practices DOCOMO and Toyota Conduct Successful Remote Control of T-HR3 Humanoid Robot Using 5G |url=https://www.nttdocomo.co.jp/english/binary/pdf/corporateinfo/csrmedia_center/aboutpr/pdf2018/e_csr2018w_0081129_01.pdf html |website=nttdocomo.co.jp |accessdate=15 October 201919 January 2020}}</ref>
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| 2018 || November 29 December 28 || Research Acquisition || {{w|NTT DOCOMODocomo}} acquires Conobie, a Japanese website about parenting that provides articles and {{w|Toyota}} announce successful joint control of the Toyota-developed T-HR31 humanoid robot in trials using {{w|5G}} under a test environment with control from a remote locationshort comics about pregnancy, childbirth, childcare, and parenting.<ref name="crunchbase.com"/><ref>{{cite web |title=DOCOMO and Toyota Conduct Successful Remote Control of T-HR3 Humanoid Robot Using 5G Like BabyCenter, L.L.C. |url=https://wwwmandasoft.nttdocomo.co.jpcom/englishacquisition/info/media_center/pr/2018/1129_01.html ?viewmodes=1&acquisitionID=71312&title=Everyday_Health_Inc__acquired_BabyCenter_LLC |website=nttdocomo.comandasoft.jp com |accessdate=19 January 202028 October 2019}}</ref>
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| 2018 2019 || December 28 February 4 || Acquisition Technology || {{w|NTT DOCOMODocomo}} announces development of the world's first 8K 3D {{w|virtual reality}} acquires Conobie, a Japanese website about parenting that provides articles system for live video streaming and short comics about pregnancy, childbirth, childcare, and parentingviewing at 60 frames per second (fps) over {{w|5G}} mobile communications.<ref name="crunchbase.com"/><ref>{{cite web |title=Like BabyCenter, L.L.C. DOCOMO Develops World's First 360-degree 8K 3D VR System for Live Video Streaming and Viewing at 60 fps |url=https://mandasoftwww.comnttdocomo.co.jp/english/info/media_center/acquisitionpr/?viewmodes=1&acquisitionID=71312&title=Everyday_Health_Inc__acquired_BabyCenter_LLC 2019/0204_00.html |website=mandasoftnttdocomo.com co.jp |accessdate=28 October 201919 January 2020}}</ref>
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| 2019 || February 4 18 || Technology Recognition || {{w|NTT DOCOMODocomo}} announces development of is ranked as the leading mobile operator in the world's first 8K 3D {{w|virtual reality}} system in terms of applications for live video streaming and viewing at 60 frames per second candidate standard-essential patents (fpsSEPs) over for the new fifth-generation ({{w|5G}} ) mobile communicationscommunication standard. The company 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 Co.<ref>{{cite web |title=DOCOMO Develops Ranked World's First 360-degree 8K 3D VR System for Live Video Streaming Top Mobile Operator in 5G SEP Applications and Viewing at 60 fps Contributions to 5G Standard |url=https://www.nttdocomo.co.jp/english/info/media_center/pr/2019/0204_000218_01.html |website=nttdocomo.co.jp |accessdate=19 January 2020}}</ref>
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| 2019 || February 18 May 29 || Recognition Technology || {{w|NTT DOCOMODocomo}}, {{w|AGC Inc.}} and {{w|Ericsson}} is ranked as the leading mobile operator in announce having achieved the world in terms of applications for candidate standard-essential patents (SEPs) for the new fifth-generation ('s first {{w|5G}}) mobile 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 standard. The company 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 Cobuildings, vehicles and trains.<ref>{{cite web |title=DOCOMO Ranked , AGC and Ericsson Achieve World's Top Mobile Operator in First 5G SEP Applications and Contributions to 5G Standard Communication Using Glass Antenna for 28 GHz |url=https://www.nttdocomo.co.jp/english/info/media_center/pr/2019/0218_010529_00.html |website=nttdocomo.co.jp |accessdate=19 January 2020}}</ref>
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| 2019 || May 29 July 31 || Technology Product || {{w|NTT DOCOMODocomo}}, announces development of an {{w|AGC Inc.application programming interface}} for its docomo sky drone-operation platform and {{w|Ericsson}} announce having achieved uses the worldAPI to "successfully integrate docomo sky with NEXSYS-ONE's first {{w|5G}} mobile telecommunications using an antenna embedded tower maintenance platform in synthetic fused silica glass a joint trial, demonstrating the possibility to transmit use drones for automated inspections and receive 28 GHz 5G radio signals for stable, highmaintenance of mobile-network base-speed mobile communication in buildings, vehicles and trainsstation towers."<ref>{{cite web |title=DOCOMO, AGC and Ericsson Achieve World's First 5G Communication Using Glass Antenna Develops Drone Platform API for 28 GHz Expanded Drone Applications |url=https://www.nttdocomo.co.jp/english/info/media_center/pr/2019/0529_000731_00.html |website=nttdocomo.co.jp |accessdate=19 January 2020}}</ref>
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| 2019 || July 31 || Product Administration || {{w|NTT DOCOMODocomo}} announces development of an {{w|application programming interface}} for its docomo sky drone-operation platform Establishes Sales Channel Promotion Department, Security Operation Center, Web Systems Department, SE & Business Support Center, Human Resources and uses the API to "successfully integrate docomo sky with NEXSYS-ONE's tower maintenance platform in a joint trialDevelopment Department, demonstrating the possibility to use drones for automated inspections and maintenance of mobile-network base-station towersWestern Branch."<ref>{{cite web |titlename=DOCOMO Develops Drone Platform API for Expanded Drone Applications |url=https://www.nttdocomo"docomo-sys.co.jp"/english/info/media_center/pr/2019/0731_00.html |website=nttdocomo.co.jp |accessdate=19 January 2020}}</ref>
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| 2019 || May 17 || Administration Product || {{w|NTT DOCOMODocomo}} Establishes Sales Channel Promotion Department, Security Operation Center, Web Systems Department, SE & Business Support Centerannounces development of a [[w:Unmanned aerial vehicle|drone]] that is propelled safely through the air with ultrasonic vibrations, Human Resources which make it appropriate for concert halls and Development Department, and Western Branchother indoor spaces.<ref name>{{cite web |title="docomoDOCOMO Develops Safe, Blade-sysfree Drone Propelled with Ultrasonic Vibrations |url=https://www.nttdocomo.co.jp"/english/info/media_center/pr/2019/0517_00.html |website=nttdocomo.co.jp |accessdate=19 January 2020}}</ref>
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| 2019 || May 17 23 || Product Research || {{w|NTT DOCOMODocomo}} announces development research in collaboration with {{w|Tohoku University}}, of an artificial-intelligence technology to detect {{w|periodontal disease}} simply by photographing a [[person's gums with a {{w:Unmanned aerial vehicle|drone]] that is propelled safely through the air with ultrasonic vibrations, which make it appropriate for concert halls and other indoor spacessmartphone}}.<ref>{{cite web |title=Tohoku University and DOCOMO Develops Safe, BladeLaunch Research Project to Develop Artificial-free Drone Propelled with Ultrasonic Vibrations intelligence Technology for Periodontal Disease Detection |url=https://www.nttdocomo.co.jp/english/info/media_center/pr/2019/0517_000523_00.html |website=nttdocomo.co.jp |accessdate=19 January 2020}}</ref>
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| 2019 || May 23 September 2 || Research Technology || {{w|NTT DOCOMODocomo}} announces research in collaboration having joined the 5G Alliance for Connected Industries and Automation (5G-ACIA) "with {{w|Tohoku University}}, the aim of further advancing the use of an artificial-intelligence 5G technology to detect {{w|periodontal disease}} simply by photographing a person's gums with a {{w|smartphone}}in the manufacturing sector".<ref>{{cite web |title=Tohoku University and DOCOMO Launch Research Project to Develop Artificial-intelligence Technology Joins 5G Alliance for Periodontal Disease Detection Connected Industries and Automation |url=https://www.nttdocomo.co.jp/english/info/media_center/pr/2019/0523_000902_00.html |website=nttdocomo.co.jp |accessdate=19 January 2020}}</ref>
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| 2019 || September 2 10 || Technology Partnership || {{w|NTT DOCOMODocomo}} announces having joined the 5G Alliance for Connected Industries agreement with {{w|Omron}} and Automation ({{w|Nokia Networks}} to collaborate in trials of 5G-ACIA) mobile communication technology inside factories, "with the aim of further advancing the use of 5G technology in the significantly enhancing future manufacturing sectorproductivity".<ref>{{cite web |title=DOCOMO Joins to Commence 5G Alliance for Connected Industries Trials at Manufacturing Sites in Partnership with OMRON and Automation Nokia |url=https://www.nttdocomo.co.jp/english/info/media_center/pr/2019/0902_000910_00.html |website=nttdocomo.co.jp |accessdate=19 24 January 2020}}</ref>
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| 2019 || September 30 || Technology || {{w|NTT DOCOMODocomo}} announces achievement of the world's first 28 GHz-band {{w|5G}} mobile communications between base stations and a high-speed bullet train during experimental trials to verify further enhancement of 5G in collaboration with Central [[w:Japan Railways Group|Japan Railway Company]].<ref>{{cite web |title=DOCOMO Achieves World's First 5G Communication Between High-speed Bullet Train and Experimental Base Stations |url=https://www.nttdocomo.co.jp/english/info/media_center/pr/2019/0930_00.html |website=nttdocomo.co.jp |accessdate=19 January 2020}}</ref>
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| 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>
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| 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>
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| 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>
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| 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>
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| 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"/>
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| 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>
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* [[Timeline of mobile telephony]]
* [[Timeline of 5G]]
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