Business / Corporate Nov 26, 2021
NTT Docomo hit with government order after 'serious' system failure
The ministry ordered Japan's largest mobile carrier to prevent a recurrence after many users nationwide were left without voice and data services at one point on Oct. 14.
Business / Corporate Nov 10, 2021
Nearly 13 million users affected by NTT Docomo's October system failure
The disruption stemmed from work to switch computer servers for devices using internet of things, or IoT, systems, including taxi fare payment terminals and vending machines.
Business / Corporate Oct 27, 2021
Japan's top mobile carriers scrap exit fees on legacy contracts after ministry scrutiny
From October 2019, a revised law required the firms to cut such fees to ¥1,000 or under, but they kept charging for contracts inked before the rule went into force.
Business / Corporate Oct 19, 2021
NTT Docomo system failure was 'serious incident,' Japan's communications ministry says
The firm will be required to report by Nov. 13 the cause of the failure, which left some 2 million customers without services at one point, and measures to prevent a recurrence.
Business / Corporate Oct 15, 2021
Disruption continuing for NTT Docomo's 3G services a day after major outage
The nationwide NTT Docomo service disruption occurred Thursday afternoon, with the carrier's 4G and 5G cellular networks fully restored by 5:05 a.m. Friday.
Business Oct 7, 2021
The introduction of new low-cost plans by NTT Docomo is expected to intensify competition for customers among the three major carriers.
Business Jun 2, 2021
As unpredictable Olympics loom, Japan's sponsors struggle to adapt
by Eimi Yamamitsu and Maki Shiraki
More than 60 Japanese companies together paid a record of more than $3 billion to sponsor the Tokyo Games, an event most Japanese now want canceled or delayed again.
Business / Economy May 25, 2021
Tokyo mobile data fees second lowest among six world cities, survey finds
In the previous government survey conducted last year, the Japanese capital saw the highest fee for 20GB plans.
Business / Corporate Mar 26, 2021
NTT Docomo cuts mobile fees, intensifying price battle with rivals
Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga, who took office in September, has repeatedly demanded mobile phone service operators slash their fees.
Business | EXPLAINER Mar 5, 2021
Japan may soon allow wage payouts in digital cash. What will that look like?
by Kazuaki Nagata
The government is looking to introduce an option that will allow people to have their salaries transferred to smartphone virtual wallets.
