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What are the technical differences between i-Mode and WAP?

April 26, 2017differences Technical WAP

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What are the technical differences between i-Mode and WAP?

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The main difference between i-Mode and WAP is the markup language used. i-Mode uses Compact HTML, while WAP uses Wireless Markup Language (WML), which is not compliant with HTML standards. Key Differences are outlined below: i-Mode WAP Developed by NTT DoCoMo Developed by Wireless Phone Industry Uses cHTML as markup language Uses WML as markup language Used only in Japan/HongKong at present Used around the World Efforts to integrate i-Mode and WAP include: • Changing WAP specifications for WAP version 2.0 in order to take on i-Mode services • Implement cHTML on the top of WAP network protocols A summary table of i-Mode/WAP products and services can be found here.