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Why you cannot use your Cell Phone In Japan
The major technical reason why you cannot use your cell, or mobile phone in Japan
because the Japanese Government decided, years ago to adopt their 'Made in Japan'
PDC system, than adapt and implement the GSM standard used in North America and
Europe.
That is why we endorse the idea of rental phones in Japan, a service you cannot
do without while travelling in Japan. See Reasons
for renting a cell phone rental In Japan However, this also depends
on your local telephone carrier, the style and type of phone and the details
in your local phone plan or subscription. And if you subscribe to roaming services...
Check your Telco's international roaming service plans for the latest updates.
Most carriers also require you to register before you can use the global roaming
services.
Unless you own a third generation - a 3G phone - either W-CDMA and CDMA 1X -
which will allow your phone to communicate with the telecom networks in Japan,
there is no other choice but pursue a rental cell phone service plan while in
Japan, usually before you come to Japan.
We
recommend Go Mobile...
There are a few other scenarios that might be in your favour, for example..
Vodafone subscribers that own 3G-phones will allow you to roam on Vodafone Japan's
network. You do not have to change your mobile number. Check your local Vodaphone
service provide for details, before, you come to Japan.
If your local mobile network has a roaming agreement with NTT DoCoMo, you can
use your handset in Japan and roam their 3G network. NTT DoCoMo says most Nokia
and Motorola 3G handsets will work on their networks. Check with your local mobile
service providers for details, before, you come to
Japan.
Reasons
for renting a cell phone rental In Japan
Mobile Rental Services in Tokyo, Japan
We
recommend Go Mobile
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