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| Press Release |
January 27, 2006 |
| Increased speed and comfort for data communications services
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Introducing the high-speed PHS communications standard W-OAM
Willcom, Inc. and Willcom Okinawa, Inc. announce increased speed and comfort for data communications services.
Willcom intends to make data communications even more convenient by beginning the following 3 services. Current communications charges will not change.
1. Introduction of the high-speed PHS communications standard W-OAM
2. Higher speed 1x packet method
3. More convenient PRIN
Willcom continues to seek wide reaching improvements in speed and comfort in order to provide even more comfortable data communications services.
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| 1. Introduction of the W-OAM standard for high-speed PHS communications |
(1) Overview
In order to allow users to enjoy faster, more comfortable data communications, Willcom is now introducing base stations that support the high-speed PHS communications standard W-OAM in areas where data communications are widely used.
When W-OAM compliant terminals are used in areas served by base stations that support W-OAM, data communications speeds increase up to 1.6 fold, and data speeds as fast as 408 kbps are realized using the 8x packet method.
Moreover, using W-OAM will also allow more stable communications.
This will allow Willcom to provide more comfortable data communications services for the same monthly service charge and the same fee structure.
Areas supporting W-OAM will be gradually expanded.
Speeds while using W-OAM for each communications method are as shown below.
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| Communications method |
Fee plan |
Greatest speeds in current area |
Greatest speeds in areas that support W-OAM |
| 8x packet method |
PRO dedicated plan |
256kbps |
408 kbps |
| 4x packet method |
Tsunagi Hodai [4x], Net 25, Pake Komi Net |
128kbps |
204 kbps |
| 2 x packet method |
Tsunagi Hodai |
64kbps |
102 kbps |
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(2) Charges
There will be no change to monthly charge for using W-OAM. |
(3) W-OAM compliant terminals
To use W-OAM, a W-OAM compliant terminal is necessary.
Terminals that support W-OAM will go on sale according to the below schedule.
AX520N (by NEC Infrontia), sales planned to begin end of February, 2006.
AX420N (by NEC Infrontia), sales planned to begin end of February, 2006.
AX420S (by SII), sales planned to begin middle of March, 2006.
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(4) Service start period
Gradually from the end of February, 2006 |
(5) Area supporting W-OAM
The area supporting W-OAM is planned to expand gradually, centered on larger, urban areas where data communications are widely used. |
Reference:
W-OAM (double-u-o-a-m)
Willcom's high-speed PHS communications standard, W-OAM is an abbreviation of "Willcom Optimized Adaptive Modulation".
W-OAM automatically selects faster modulation methods depending on electromagnetic conditions.
In addition to current QPSK (Quadrature Phase Shift Keying), this communications standard automatically switches to modulation by faster 8PSK (8-Phase Shift Keying) when electromagnetic conditions are favorable and to more stable BPSK (Binary Phase Shift Keying) when electromagnetic conditions are unstable.
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| 2. High-speed 2.1x packet method |
(1) General
The speed of Willcom's current 1x packet method (top speed 32 kbps), now available in Tsunagi Hodai [1x] and Willcom's set rate plan option "Real Internet Plus [1x]", will be doubled and provided as 2x packet method (top speed 64 kbps).
As a result, customers will be able to enjoy higher speed data communications service without any change to current monthly charges.
When 2x packet method service begins, plan names will also change, from Tsunagi Hodai [1x] and Real Internet Plus [1x] to Tsunagi Hodai and Real Internet Plus, respectively.
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(2) Charges
There will be no change in monthly charges as a result of using 2x packet method. |
| (3) Compliant terminals |
| Communications method |
Data communications card |
Voice telephone |
AIR-EDGE IN |
| 8x terminal |
AX520N, AX510N |
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| 4x terminal |
AX520N, AX510N, AX420N, AX420S,
W-SIM, AH-H407P,
AH-S405C, AH-F401U, AH-H403C, AH-H402P, AH-N401C, AH-H401C, AH-G10 |
WX310K, WX310SA, WX310J,
W-SIM, AH-J3003S*As for AH-J3003S, only for PC connection. |
FMV-BIBLO LOOX T60D/W,
FMV-BIBLO LOOX S80C/W,
FMV-BIBLO LOOX T93C/W,
FMV-BIBLO LOOX S80B/W,
FMV-BIBLO LOOX T93B/W and the like |
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| * Customers using Tsunagi Hodai [1x] or Real Internet Plus [1x] are covered under the above mentioned terminals. |
(4) Service start period
Please pay attention, as the service start period differs according to the user environment.
(When using PRIN) Wednesday, February 1, 2006.
(When using (voice telephone) via Willcom) Wednesday, February 1, 2006.
(When using other providers) Saturday, April 1, 2006 (planned).
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Setting method |
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Manually change setting of access point protocol identification number (from ##61 to ##64), or... |
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Download "2x setting changing tool" from Willcom's home page and change setting automatically (this method is easier because it the setting is changed automatically). |
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Date "2x setting changing tool" will become available. |
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| (When using PRIN) Wednesday, February 1, 2006. |
| When using other providers: Monday, April 3, 2006 (planned). |
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Download site: http://www.willcom-inc.com/go/2x/
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Changing settings not necessary when used via WILLCOM.
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Changing access point protocol identification number setting (from ##61 to ##64) is necessary only when used via another provider |
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| 3. PRIN becomes more comfortable (introduction of W-TCP controller) |
(1) Overview
The introduction of the W-TCP controller, which makes TCP protocol more convenient for Willcom radio communications, enable users to enjoy efficient data transmission when using Willcom's PRIN internet connection service.
As a result, it is possible to maintain Willcom packet communications under ideal conditions for internet connections using PRIN, and, customers can enjoy comfortable data communications service without changing settings.
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(2) Service start time
From Wednesday, February 1, 2006
* Construction will be carried out inside the PRIN network from February 1 until the end of May. Use of improved PRIN will become possible in stages after February 1. Willcom plans to make PRIN fully available to all customers after June 1.
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