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| Press Release |
January
17, 2002 |
| DDI
POCKET Launches Option 128, a 128kbps Packet Data Communications
Service |
| A trial
service launches before the official launch |
DDI POCKET,
Inc. is pleased to announce today the launch of a new
128kbps packet data communications service. The new service
is scheduled to commence from March 26, 2002.
DDI POCKET began to offer in June 2001 a data communications
service that utilizes a 32kbps packet data communications
network system. The new service supports up to 128kbps,
and is made possible by bundling 4 individual channels
of 32kbps packets over the existing network system. The
service is positioned as an optional service with the
AirH" Tsunagi Hodai (unlimited access) Service, the current
existing 32kbps packet data communications service.
Prior to the full launch of the 128kbps packet data service,
DDI POCKET will launch a trial service on Tuesday, February
26, 2002, inviting users to participate. Users who have
purchased the AH-G10, a 32/128kbps packet data card terminal
made by Honda Electron, and have subscribed to AirH" Tsunagi
Hodai Service, are eligible to apply from our dedicated
homepage site. A total of 1,500 persons will be selected. |
A data transmission speed
of 128kbps* or less (downlink) provided over a packet
data network, Option 128, will be provided as an optional
service to AirH" Tsunagi Hodai service subscribers.
In providing this service, one handset will be performing
transmissions with four base stations. By bundling a total
of four 32kbps data packet channels, one per each base
station, a data transmission speed of 128kbps or less
(downlink) and 68kbps (uplink) has been realized. |
| * |
The speed may vary
depending on the environment. |
| The service is positioned
as an optional service with the AirH" Tsunagi Hodai (unlimited
access) Service, a 32kbps packet data communications service.
The optional service, called Option 128, is 3,500 yen
per month (in addition to base fee). |
Tsunagi
Hodai
5,800 yen |
+ |
Option
128
3,500 yen |
Total
monthly fee for 128kbps packet data communications
9,300 yen |
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The 3,500 yen monthly optional
service fee is excluded from the yearly subscription fee
discount and other discounts over a long-term subscription
period.
For example, users who are on an annual 15% discount term
will pay monthly as described below. |
Tsunagi
Hodai
4,930 yen |
+ |
Option
128
3,500 yen |
Total
monthly fee for 128kbps packet data communications
8,430 yen |
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| The area currently covered
by AirH" Data Communications services. |
| Scheduled to launch on
March 26 (Tuesday), 2002. |
| 5. Terminals Supporting
128kbps |
| On January 25 (Friday),
2002, AH-G10, a PC card with data communication functionality,
will be released from Honda Electron. The card, which
is a PC card, supports both 32kbps and 128kbps packet
data communications. Please refer to the press release
of Honda Electron for details. |
| The 128kbps service is
available to PRIN users from the date of the service launch.
As for the other ISPs, primarily those supporting the
AirH" Tsunagi Hodai service, the availability dates will
be announced accordingly. |
| 7. Trial Service for
Users |
| Prior to the full launch
of the 128kbps packet data service, DDI POCKET will launch
a trial service on February 26 (Tuesday), 2002, inviting
users to participate. Users who have purchased the AH-G10,
a 32/128kbps packet data card terminal made by Honda Electron,
and have subscribed to the AirH" Tsunagi Hodai Service,
are eligible to apply from our dedicated homepage site.
A total of 1,500 persons will be selected. |
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