Nokia starts deliveries of the 3G smartphone to NTT DoCoMo in Japan

By Sara Griffin

Nokia has started deliveries of the FOMATM NM850iG 3G WCDMA smartphone to NTT DoCoMo, Inc. in Japan. Marketed as the FOMA NM850iG in NTT DoCoMo, Inc.'s lineup, the 3G WCDMA/GSM (*1) dual mode device is expected to be commercially available in Japan from February 24.

FOMA NM850iG is made for NTT DoCoMo with an additional i-modeTM function, and features a stylish straight body, incorporating the S60 smartphone platform. Compatible with international roaming services (*2), within NTT DoCoMo's international roaming service 'WORLD WING' area, the device supports voice calls, i-mode and i-mode mails, videophone (*3) from overseas using the same mobile phone number and i-mode mail address as used in Japan (*2). This allows users to enjoy the sophisticated functionality offered by FOMA NM850iG (*4) even while abroad (*2), as the ideal choice for those taking overseas business trips, overseas travelers (*5), as well as people who simply prefer a stylish design.

(*1) WCDMA is the third-generation mobile phone method that is also available in Japan. GSM??Global System for Mobile Communication) is a system used in more than 160 countries and region. 3 hundred million people are using it in Europe and Asia. 7 million people are using this system in the USA.

(*2) FOMA NM 850iG is compatible with the communication methods (GSM900/1800/1900) that are used in Europe, the Asia- Pacific Region (except for Japan and Korea), Africa and the U.S., and also with the third-generation communication method (WCDMA) available in Japan. For more information on the regions where FOMA NM850iG can be used, please contact NTT DoCoMo, Inc.

(*3) FOMA NM850iG does not have sub camera in front, therefore you can not use this as two way videophone.

(*4) As of today, you can enjoy voice calls in 130 countries and region and videophone in 21 countries and region, you can use i-mode mail in 65 countries and region using the i-mode mail address you use in Japan, you can exchange SMS in 130 countries and region, you can enjoy approximately 3,100 i-mode website in 65 countries and region. For more information on the region where FOMA NM850iG can be used, please contact NTT DoCoMo, Inc.

(*5) When using overseas, please check for available areas and function beforehand.

"We are extremely happy NTT DoCoMo chose to offer the FOMA NM850iG to Japanese consumers, and are excited about providing 3G handset for the first time to NTT DoCoMo at this very important time in the Japanese market," said Tyler McGee, President, Nokia Japan. "NTT DoCoMo's choice of the FOMA NM850iG means their customers will be able to benefit from its wide range of smartphone features, including a 1.3 megapixel camera, mobile broadband access with WCDMA networks and much more."

"FOMA NM850iG also combines the benefits of 3G, EDGE and the leading smartphone platform S60. Offering mobile broadband access to multimedia content and video conferencing, the FOMA NM850iG is built for speed and smart working, offering high quality performance," he added.