NTT DoCoMo announced that it agreed with the wireless unit of AT&T under which DoCoMo will provide technical and financial support of up to $24 million for the deployment of AT&T’s 3G mobile phone network in Hawaii.
Under the tie-up with DoCoMo, AT&T plans to launch a 3G network based on W-CDMA technology on the island of Oahu by the end of 2007, expanding coverage to the rest of the state by early 2008.
DoCoMo will also make necessary arrangements to provide customers traveling to Hawaii with enhanced 3G services.
The agreement will facilitate provision of 3G roaming services to DoCoMo customers traveling throughout Hawaii, a major destination for Japanese tourists.
Given the growth in 3G services in the US and Japan, DoCoMo will in future seek to promote international roaming services between these markets.
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NTT DoCoMo has revealed it will provide financial support of up to USD24 million to help AT&T Inc set up a 3G mobile phone network in Hawaii. The Japanese carrier will also provide technical support to the US firm’s subsidiary AT&T Mobility, which will operate the W-CDMA network. Upon completion, DoCoMo users will be able to use their cellphones in Hawaii. It is understood that AT&T Mobility aims to have the new network operational in Oahu, Maui and other islands by the first half of next year.
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NTT DoCoMo Inc. will provide technical and financial support of up to $24 million for the deployment of AT&T’s third-generation (3G) mobile phone network in the U.S. state of Hawaii.
Under the tie-up with DoCoMo, AT&T plans to launch a 3G network based on W-CDMA technology on the island of Oahu by the end of 2007, expanding coverage to the rest of the state by early 2008. DoCoMo will also make necessary arrangements to provide customers traveling to Hawaii with enhanced 3G services. The agreement will facilitate provision of 3G roaming services to DoCoMo customers traveling throughout Hawaii, a major destination for Japanese tourists.
Given the growth in 3G services in the United States and Japan, DoCoMo will in future seek to promote international roaming services between these markets.
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DoCoMo signs deal with AT&T on 3G deployment in Hawaii
