NTT Docomo to Raise Monthly Fees in Dec.
Tokyo, Sept. 26 (Jiji Press)--Japanese mobile phone carrier NTT Docomo Inc. will increase monthly fees for over 50 rate plans by 110 to 550 yen starting Dec. 1, affecting over 30 million subscribers, or about 75 pct of its total. Higher electricity and labor costs and increased capital investment to improve the communication environment for its networks will be reflected in the new rates. Th...
Tokyo, September 26 - NTT Docomo, Japan's leading mobile phone provider, announced plans to raise monthly fees for over 50 rate plans from December 1 onwards. This increase will impact around 30 million subscribers, accounting for approximately 75% of the company's total customer base. The primary drivers behind the fee hike are escalating electricity and labor costs, coupled with the need for capital investment to enhance the quality and reliability of NTT Docomo's network infrastructure.
The company's announcement, made on Friday, marks the first price adjustment for existing plans, following a period of steady rates. The mainstay "eximo" plan, which currently offers the lowest monthly fee of 2,970 yen, will see a significant increase. Under the new pricing structure, this plan will cost 5,115 yen after the discount is removed.
In addition to the main plan, the fee structure for the "ahamo" discount plans will also undergo changes. These premium offerings currently grant customers 30 gigabytes of data communication per month at a monthly cost of 2,970 yen. However, starting December 1, the minimum data capacity will rise to 40 gigabytes, with the monthly fee increasing to 3,135 yen. These adjustments aim to ensure stable and high-quality services for all subscribers, according to Takeshi Saito, Senior Executive Vice President of NTT Docomo.
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