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On April 19, 2026, NTT DOCOMO BUSINESS was among Japanese operators, including KDDI, NTT East, NTT West, and SoftBank, selected for government-backed trials to validate communication systems for Level 4 autonomous driving. Previously, on April 12, the company outlined its "Generation Healthcare" offering, designed to enable secure sharing and utilization of healthcare and wellness data across institutions, encompassing information on diet, exercise, sleep, and electronic health records. On the same date, it detailed its "Telematics Insurance" service, which provides driver feedback based on data collected from dashcams and sensors, enhancing accident prevention and expanding the use of mobility data for monitoring road damage and traffic conditions. Earlier on April 12, NTT DOCOMO BUSINESS presented "Telehealth" services, which leverage IOWN APN to deliver care beyond geographic constraints, enable preventive care through health monitoring, and offer personalized care using personal data. This follows the company's upgrade of its mobile global navigation satellite system (GNSS) positioning service on April 9, incorporating satellite signals with a nine-axis sensor to enhance positioning precision, especially in urban areas where satellite signals are often hindered.
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