The International MMS sending/receiving method was changed at 10:00 a.m. on July 1, 2009. Messages are now sent and received via the phone number.

  • The phone number of the sender will be notified to the recipient.
  • It is now possible to send and receive larger files. Consequently, changes have been made to International MMS communications.
  • Packet communications charges for receiving International MMS are now free.
  • The method of sending and receiving messages via e-mail addresses was ended at 8:00 p.m. on June 30, 2009. It is no longer possible to send and receive messages via e-mail addresses and attempting to do so will incur packet communications charges.
  • It is not possible to send or receive International MMS with a 2in1 B number.

Service overview

Send messages and attachments to local mobile phones with i-mode.

International MMS is a service for i-mode compatible mobile phones that enables i-mode users to exchange mail messages with MMS (Multimedia Messaging Service) users abroad. FOMA users can also attach and send pictures, video clips, and music files.

  • noticeYour 2in1 Service B number cannot be used.

Compatible models

This service is available on all i-mode compatible handset models.

  • noticeOnly FOMA users can attach files.
  • noticeThis service is only available to users with an i-mode subscription.

Mail that can be sent and received

　 FOMA
Text message Compatible
Send/receive: 10,000 half-size characters
Image files Compatible
Send: up to 100 KB
Receive: up to 2 MB
Audio Compatible
Send/receive: up to 10 KB
Video Compatible
Send: up to 100 KB
Receive: up to 2 MB
  • noticeFile formats that can be sent and received are determined by the scope of i-mode mail and handset specifications.
  • noticeDepending on the file format, an image file of over 100 KB can be sent.
    If an image file (JPEG or GIF89a) of over 100 KB is attached, the file will be automatically compressed when sent. In such a case, if the size is over 100 KB after compression, the attached file will be deleted.
  • noticeIf a video file of over 100 KB is sent, the attached file will be deleted.
  • noticeWhen an image file or video is received, the file size will be changed. (Conditions for receiving are the same as for i-shot and i-motion mail.)
  • noticeMessages may not be sent properly due to the server of the receiving operator and the functions on the handset.
  • noticeDeco-Mail is not available. Attempts to send Deco-Mail will either be unsuccessful or the message will not be displayed as intended when it is received.

How to use International MMS

How to send

‹Display the mail composition screen›

<Display the mail composition screen>1. Enter the recipient's address - Country code + Mobile phone number of the recipient(If the recipient's mobile phone number begins with zero, exclude the zero when sending (except for some countries and regions) + @mms-i.jp / 2. Enter the text and attach a file (Half-size alphanumeric characters: up to 10,000 Attached file: The size will differ depending on the handset model and type of file.) 3. Send the message

Sending an attached image with FOMA

Example: Sending MMS to Hong Kong

International MMS | When attaching a file with FOMA. 1. Send using xxxx@mms-i.jp (＊Using half-size alphanumeric characters is recommended when sending messages to a local mobile phone.) 2. Receive the message as an MMS (Multimedia Messaging Service) message overseas. 3. Reply using yyyy@docomo.ne.jp. 4. Receive the message as i-mode mail in Japan.

Users with whom you can send and receive MMS messages

Country/region Country code Operator (abbr.)
Hong Kong 852 Hutchison HK
Macau 853 Hutchison Macau
Singapore 65 SingTel
  • noticeThere may be cases where the service is not available even within the service area due to weak signals, network failure, or other network conditions.

Usage charges

Application Not required
Monthly charge Free
Payment Charges will be included on the regular DOCOMO mobile phone bill.

International MMS communications charges

Sending Receiving
Less than 30 KB: ¥100/messagenotice Packet communications charges
30 KB to less than 100 KB: ¥200/messagenotice

noticePacket communications charges apply separately.

  • noticeFree communications allowances, such as those included in the basic monthly charge, apply to International MMS communications charges and packet communications charges. However, the communications allowances included in FOMA Data Communications Billing Plans will not apply.
  • noticeVarious discount services such as Mail Tsukai-hodai, Pake-hodai double and Flat-rate Data Plans will not apply to International MMS communications charges.
  • noticePacket communications charges for use overseas will apply according to the billing system at your destination.
  • noticeCharges are non-taxable.

Notes on use

  • noticeSeparate subscription to i-mode is required to use International MMS.
  • noticeThere may be cases where messages cannot be exchanged or displayed properly depending on the functions on your phone or the other party's phone or the network conditions of the other party, or due to an error in the transmission method, etc. Please be aware that International MMS communications charges and packet communications charges may still apply in these cases.
  • noticePacket communications charges will be incurred based on the data volume of mail before it is compressed or deleted.
  • noticeIf the sending is not completed due to the network conditions of the other party and you receive an error message, International MMS sending charges will not be incurred. However, packet communications charges will still apply.
  • noticeIf you send a message to more than one address at the same time, International MMS sending charges will be incurred according to the number of addresses to which you send it.
  • noticeCurrently, you may be unable to receive International MMS from some overseas operators if you switched to DOCOMO from another mobile phone company with Mobile Number Portability.

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