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NTT DoCoMo to Launch FOMA 3G 'Introductory Service'[April 26th 2001] NTT DoCoMo has announced that it will launch an IMT-2000 third-generation (3G) mobile communications on an introductory basis for a limited number of users in Japan between May 30, 2001 and September 30, 2001. The full-scale commercialization of NTT DoCoMo's 3G services, branded FOMA (Freedom Of mobile Multimedia Access), is now scheduled for October 1, 2001. Since this will be the world's first commercial launch of IMT-2000 services, NTT DoCoMo has decided that the 'Introductory Service' is warranted to ensure reliable operation. The 'Introductory Service' will be used to assess system performance and provide customer feedback for the full-scale launch in October. Users will be provided with free handsets and will be exempted from paying basic monthly fees, but not actual communication charges, in return for filling out questionnaires about the 3G services and offering comments and suggestions regarding possible improvements. The 'Introductory Service' will be part of a phased rollout of IMT-2000 commercial services. NTT DoCoMo believes that its step-by-step approach will effectively support the popularization of FOMA services, which will offer customers a full range of useful broadband communications and advanced applications. In accordance with this decision, the company has applied with the Ministry of Public Management, Home Affairs, Posts and Telecommunications to amend the dates of its IMT-2000 service operation license. DoCoMo has already completed the installation of 200 base stations, related networks and other facilities within the 'Introductory Service' area.
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