テクノロジー｜ドコモ携帯で全国的な障害発生 / Technology | Nationwide outage occurring with Docomo mobile phones

Summary

On November 5th, NTT Docomo’s mobile phone services experienced difficulties with calls and data transmission nationwide.

However, it has been reported that emergency numbers “110” and “119” are not affected. Users are advised to use alternative communication methods or Wi-Fi, and to check official announcements and news for updates on the situation. Waiting for the service to be restored is also an option.

Dialogue

This dialogue is fictional and based on the article.

Chako: Why can’t I use my phone with Docomo?
Rog: It seems there’s a nationwide outage. It’s difficult to make calls or use data.
Chako: Oh no, that’s frustrating! What should I do?
Rog: It might be a good idea to use Wi-Fi or try other communication methods. Checking the official announcements is also important.
Navi: Just to add, emergency calls are not affected, so you can use the emergency functions without worry.
Chako: I see, so 110 and 119 are still working!

Admin’s Note

I believe the recent communication disruption at Docomo has affected many people. While it’s reassuring to know that emergency calls were not impacted, it has reminded me of the importance of having multiple communication methods at our disposal. In today’s world, where we tend to rely heavily on our mobile phones, such situations can cause unexpected stress. It might be a good idea to consider some contingency plans for these kinds of disruptions. I recommend that everyone be prepared in advance as well.