Data Communications

Internet service using a smartphone or a FOMA data card connected to a PC can also be used overseas.
Network and operator settings must be configured according to the communications system. Please see Setting Procedures for Overseas Carriers and Overseas Networks (in Japanese only) for details on how to configure settings.

PC + FOMA Data Card etc. (packet communications)

PC + FOMA Data Card (packet communications)

Compatible handset Transmission method Area
HW-02E / L-03D / F-06C / L-02C / L-07A / L-05A / L-02A Packet Packet roaming area
[3G, GPRS]
M2501 HIGH-SPEED
Data Card
Packet Packet roaming area
[3G, GPRS]
L-08C / A2502 HIGH-SPEED
Data Card
Packet Packet roaming area
[3G]
L-04D / BF-01D / L-09C / HW-01C
mobile Wi-Fi router
Packet Packet roaming area
[3G]

PC + USB Cable + FOMA (packet communications)

PC + USB Cable + FOMA (packet communications)

Compatible handset Transmission method Area
Compatible Mobile Phones (in Japanese only) Packet Packet roaming area
[3G, GPRS]
Compatible Mobile Phones (in Japanese only) Packet Packet roaming area
[3G]

mopera U

To use the Internet and mail with your PC overseas, please apply for mopera U and prepare the following items.

  • USB connection cable
  • Communications setting file of the FOMA handset (N900iG etc.) to be used overseas
  • docomo Connection Manager
  • noticeWhile overseas, you can choose an operator and network. Please see the user's manual, Mobile Phone User's Guide, or Setting Procedures for Overseas Carriers and Overseas Networks (in Japanese only) for details on configuring settings overseas.
  • noticeN900iG is not compatible with 64K data communications for overseas data communications. Only packet communications are available.
  • noticemopera U users can continue to use a domestic flat-rate compatible access point overseas.
  • noticePlease use the latest version of docomo Connection Manager. Those using Ver. 4.1.1 or earlier must cancel the limited connection service.

(A new window will open.)mopera U (in Japanese only)

Usage Procedures for Data Communications

STEP 1. Apply for the service (Please be sure to apply in Japan.)

An application for mopera U, a WORLD WING compatible provider (Internet connection service), or a public wireless LAN service (docomo Wi-Fi (mopera U) or docomo Wi-Fi) is required.

noticePlease be sure to check your WORLD WING subscription status before departure. If you are a limited connection service subscriber, please cancel your limited connection subscription in advance.

Apply for mopera U

Application is required to use mopera U, an Internet connection service provided by DOCOMO.

Apply for docomo Wi-Fi

Application is required to use docomo Wi-Fi.

Providers other than mopera U

Please see the following to check for Internet providers other than mopera U that support FOMA packet communications (IP connection) while roaming overseas.

notice1 Some providers do not support WORLD WING.

noticeIf you subscribe to a flat-rate data plan, depending on the provider, it may be necessary to change the connection setting to a measured-rate access point to use packet communications overseas. Please check with your provider for details.

STEP 2. Make preparations (Please be sure to complete preparations in Japan.)

You need the following three items in addition to your PC and FOMA handset to use data communications overseas.

Utility software is needed to use public wireless LAN.

  • Application software included with wireless LAN equipment
  • noticeIn order to connect to a PC, a FOMA Rechargeable USB cable 02 (please turn OFF the charging function before performing data communications) and the included plug adapter etc., or the USB cable supplied with your phone is required.
  • noticeUse the included USB cable to connect NM706i, NM705i, and NM850iG to a PC.
  • noticeUse (A new window will open.)Nokia PC Suite for NM706i, NM705i, and NM850iG.
  • noticePlease check the user's manual for your phone regarding compatible FOMA USB Cables.

STEP 3. Set up

Connecting to the Internet using docomo Connection Manager

Please see (A new window will open.)How to make settings (in Japanese only) for instructions on how to configure FOMA international roaming connection settings.

How to configure settings for docomo Wi-Fi

docomo Wi-Fi (in Japanese only)

[Notes on overseas use]
  • Use FOMA PC setting software or docomo Connection Manager to change the PDP type from PPP to IP. (Connection may not be possible if left as PPP.)
  • If you made a dial-up connection profile using FOMA PC setting software and "186" was added, delete the "186" before dialing.

noticeIf you are using a provider other than mopera U, please check with your provider for information such as how to configure the settings.

Packet Communications Charges for Data Communications (Other than i-mode Communications)

noticeYour overseas communications charges may become high when using data communications abroad with devices such as smartphones and PCs because large volumes of data can be exchanged when the versions of installed software are updated, applications are used, and functions automatically perform communications in the background; therefore, use of Global Pake-hodai is strongly recommended.

noticeDiscounts that apply to communications in Japan do not apply to packet communications made overseas.

noticeCommunications allowances included in billing plans and Packet Packs cannot be applied to Global Pake-hodai communications charges.

noticeYou can use the PC software docomo Connection Manager (in Japanese only) to determine the number of bytes of data sent and received via packet communications and obtain an estimate of applicable charges.

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