| History |
| 2007 Oct.
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Launched ‘Harmful site access limitation service’
Launched ‘W-VPN’
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| 2007 Jul. |
Introduced ‘Advanced/W-ZERO3[es]’
Launched ‘W-VALUE SELECT’
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| 2007 Apr.
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Introduced W-OAM typeG standard for faster PHS communications
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| 2006 Dec.
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Launched ‘Talk Pack to non-070’
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| 2006 Oct.
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The number of worlds of PHS operation exceeds 100 million joinings.
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| 2006 Sept.
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Established ‘Machine-to-Machine Consortium’
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| 2006 Jul. |
Introduced ‘W-ZERO3[es]’
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| 2006 May
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Launched ‘WILLCOM Emergency Message Board Service’
(for use during natural disasters) |
| 2006 Apr. |
Launched ‘WILLCOM International Telephone Service’
Launched ‘WILLCOM Location Search Service’ |
| 2006 Feb. |
Introduced W-OAM standard for faster PHS communications |
| 2005 Dec. |
Introduced third communication tool ‘W-ZERO3’
Introduced ‘Multi-pack’ set pricing
Launched ‘WILLCOM ADSL Service’
Established ‘WILLCOM CORE MODULE FORUM’ |
| 2005 Nov. |
Released new model line-up: 300/310 Series
Introduced ‘W-SIM’ ‘WILLCOM SIM STYLE’
Introduced ‘Fixed-rate Data Communications’ (‘Fixed-rate Packet’) service option |
| 2005 Oct. |
Online shop ‘WILLCOM STORE’ opening |
| 2005 May |
Launched ‘WILLCOM Fixed-rate Plan’ |
| 2005 Feb. |
Changed corporate name to WILLCOM, Inc.
Upgraded AirH" to AIR-EDGE
Launched AIR-EDGE[PRO] and MEGA PLUS services |
| 2004 Oct. |
Restarted as new DDI POCKET |
| 2004 May |
Introduced AirH"PHONE, Japan's first Opera-browser installed voice handset |
| 2004 Apr. |
AirH" subscriptions top 1 million |
| 2003 Dec. |
Launched international roaming service in Thailand |
| 2003 Apr. |
Launched AirH"PHONE
Launched international roaming service in Taiwan
Opened Club AirH", a portal site to provide information fee collection service for AirH" |
| 2003 Jan. |
Launched “WakeOn Service” to support information delivery to PDAs |
| 2002 Nov. |
Launched "H"VirtualOffice" platform service |
| 2002 Sept. |
Introduced data compression functions to PRIN |
| 2002 Mar. |
Launched "Option 128," a 128-kbps packet data communications service for AirH"
Opened “Pic@nic” Internet service center |
| 2001 Dec. |
Launched "AirH"IN" |
| 2001 Sept. |
Launched “Wireless IP Connection Service” for large users |
| 2001 Aug. |
Launched unlimited data communications service for AirH" |
| 2001 Jun. |
Launched "Net 25," a packet data communications service for AirH" |
| 2000 Nov. |
Launched H"IN
Launched feelH"
Launched “SoundMarket” high-volume content downloading service |
| 2000 May |
Launched PRIN Internet connection service |
| 2000 Jan. |
9 DDI POCKET companies merged to form DDI POCKET, Inc.
Launched location information (LI) content service |
| 1999 Jul. |
Introduced H" high-performance communication terminals |
| 1999 Feb. |
Launched “Character Telephone” service |
| 1998 Dec. |
Established P-Mail DX Center to provide mail and information services |
| 1998 Jun. |
Released P-Mail DX |
| 1997 Apr. |
Launched "α-DATA32," a 32-kbps data communications service |
| 1996 Dec. |
Launched "α-DATA" data communications service |
| 1996 Nov. |
Released P-Mail (short messaging service) |
| 1995 Oct. |
Launched service in other areas |
| 1995 Jul. |
Launched service in Hokkaido and Tokyo |
| 1995 Jan. |
Acquired Class 1 Telecoms Carrier Permit and Wireless License |
| 1994 Nov. |
Transformed DDI Pocket Planning Inc. into an operating company, leading to the establishment of the 9 DDI POCKET group companies |
| 1994 Jul. |
Established DDI Pocket Planning Inc. |
| 1994 Apr. |
Began PHS field trials in Tokyo |
| 1993 Oct. |
Began PHS field trials in Sapporo |
| 1993 Jul. |
Established a conference for Personal Handy-Phone System (PHS) Field Trial |
| 1990 |
Launched DDI's studies of PHS service feasibility |
