
ASIA
: Vodafone K.K. announces that it will introduce 7 3G handsets in
Japan based on common Vodafone Group world-standard specifications
(the "Vodafone 902/802/702 series"). Planned for the Christmas
period, the portfolio consists of the Vodafone 902SH by Sharp, the
802SE by Sony Ericsson, the 802SH by Sharp, the 802N by NEC, the 702NK
(Nokia 6630) and the 702MO and 702sMO by Motorola.

The Vodafone
902/802/702 series has been developed by Japanese and non-Japanese
handset vendors under common specifications for Vodafone Group operators
worldwide. The wide selection in 3G handsets has been made possible
by working in close cooperation with the Vodafone Group.
The new handset
range uses world-standard WAP 2.0/MMS as a common platform for web
and mail services, which will enable customers in Japan to enjoy worldwide
services in the future. For even richer communication and more sophisticated
content, large expansions have been made to mail attachment and web
download file sizes, and V-appli application capacity has been greatly
increased. In addition, the new platform makes it possible to offer
streaming services and international video telephony both in Japan
and abroad.
Coinciding with
the handset release, Vodafone K.K. will offer price plans that allow
customers to confidently enjoy services and content based on these
new and innovative platforms.