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 here (in Japanese only) for details on how to configure settings.

Compatible handset Transmission method Area 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] BF-01D / L-09C / HW-01C mobile Wi-Fi router Packet Packet roaming area [3G]

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]

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

• While overseas, you can choose an operator and network. Please see the user's manual, Mobile Phone User's Guide, or here (in Japanese only) for details on configuring settings overseas.
• N900iG is not compatible with 64K data communications for overseas data communications. Only packet communications are available.
• mopera U users can continue to use a domestic flat-rate compatible access point overseas.
• Please 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)

An application for mopera U, a WORLD WING compatible provider (Internet connection service), or a public wireless LAN service (U Public Wireless LAN Option or Mzone) is required.

Please 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.

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

• (A new window will open.)mopera U service details (in Japanese only)
• (A new window will open.)How to apply for mopera U (in Japanese only)

Application is required to use DOCOMO's public wireless LAN service.

DOCOMO's public wireless LAN service (in Japanese only)

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

• Flat-rate compatible providers (in Japanese only) 1
• Measured-rate compatible providers (in Japanese only) 1

1 Some providers do not support WORLD WING.

If 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.

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

• docomo Connection Manager (in Japanese only)
• FOMA USB Cable
• FOMA communications setting file (in Japanese only)

Utility software is needed to use public wireless LAN.

• Application software included with wireless LAN equipment

• In 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.
• Use the included USB cable to connect NM706i, NM705i, and NM850iG to a PC.
• Use (A new window will open.)Nokia PC Suite for NM706i, NM705i, and NM850iG.
• Please check the user's manual for your phone regarding compatible FOMA USB Cables.

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.

DOCOMO's public wireless LAN service (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.

If 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

Your 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.
When using a mobile Wi-Fi router, you may not be able choose an overseas operator and Global Pake-hodai may not be available depending on the connected Wi-Fi compatible device. Please check before use.

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

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

You 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.

Service interruption information

Provides current information on network trouble and other conditions affecting international roaming services. Please check this before departure.

Check to see if your phone can be used

Use i-mode to check whether your mobile phone can be used overseas (in Japanese only).

International Services website (i-mode version)

Information on international services is also available through i-mode (in Japanese only).