Serving over 58 million customers in Japan, NTT DOCOMO is a “world-leading” provider of advanced wireless networks. Starting this fall they will offer 3G connectivity to customers in Japan who purchase one of the new Sony tablets. Both tablet “S” and tablet “P” are Wi-Fi and 3G capable allowing users to easily access a wireless network almost everywhere they go. With the ability for each device to play PlayStation certified games and stream video from Sonys’ Video Unlimited, DOCOMO wants to keep you readers in Japan even more occupied now that a 3G signal will be available.
Both tablets will be available this October or November through DOCOMO shops, DOCOMO’s online shop, and Sony Stores. Pre-orders will start by the middle of October at docomo shops.
Full press release after the break:
NTT DOCOMO to Connect Sony’s New Tablet Devices to its 3G Network
TOKYO, JAPAN, September 1, 2011 — NTT DOCOMO, INC. announced today that it will connect the new Android 3.2-powered tablet devices from Sony Corporation, Sony Tablet™ S (SGPT113JP/S) and Sony Tablet™ P (SGPT211JP/S), to DOCOMO’s 3G network in Japan, from this fall. The products, which are both 3G and Wi-Fi®-capable, deliver the perfect combination of hardware, content and network with seamless usability for a high-quality, engaging entertainment experience.
Sony Tablet™ S features a large 9.4-inch screen and is optimized for rich media entertainment. It boasts a unique asymmetric design that makes it feel light and comfortable when held, even over long periods of use. Sony Tablet™ P features a revolutionary dual 5.5-inch display that allows the device to be folded for maximum portability. With split screen action, Sony Tablet™ P is also ideal for mobile communication entertainment.
Users of both Sony Tablet™ S and Sony Tablet™ P can access rich video content through “Video Unlimited” as well as games for PlayStation™Certified devices. The tablets are embedded with DLNA, a consumer electronic networking standard that allows users to “throw” personal video and picture content to televisions or stream audio content to home audio devices via Wi-Fi*.
The tablets are compatible with DOCOMO’s mobile Internet portal for smartphones, “docomo market,” and support sp-mode™ and mopera U™, DOCOMO’s Internet service providers.
The tablets will be available from this October or November through docomo shops, DOCOMO’s online shop and Sony Stores. Pre-orders will be accepted from the middle of October at docomo shops.