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Mobile phones

Everything about your phone in Japan: choosing a plan, switching, the phone shop, everyday apps and settings, and sorting out problems.

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  1. L1701Plans and carriersFrom 1 March 2027The big carriers, budget plans, data and choosing a plan.
  2. L1702Switching and keeping your numberFrom 1 March 2027Number porting, eSIMs, contract terms and cancelling.
  3. L1703At the phone shopFrom 1 March 2027Booking a visit, ID checks and setting up a new phone.
  4. L1704Apps and everyday useFrom 1 March 2027Messaging apps, QR codes, settings and running out of data.
  5. L1705Problems and repairsFrom 1 March 2027Broken screens, lost phones, bills and scam calls.
  6. L1706ReviewFrom 1 March 2027A mixed walking drill.