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Maksu

Monthly fee

The recurring charge for your mobile service — data, calls and any options.

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Adverse credit status / idōidō jōhō
Luottotiedoissa näkyvä vakava tila, kuten maksuviivästys vähintään 61 päivää tai vähintään kolme kuukautta sovellettavasta määritelmästä riippuen.
Call option / unlimited callingtsūwa opushon / kakehōdai
An add-on for cheaper or unlimited voice calls, since many base plans charge per minute.
CIC luottotiedotCIC no shinyō jōhō
Luottotiedot hallussaan CIC, luottoyhtiöiden ja osallistuvien matkapuhelinyhtiöiden käyttämä luottotietotoimisto.
Content / subscription optionsentame opushon
Video, music and other subscriptions you can attach to your mobile contract so they appear on one bill — sometimes free or discounted for a limited period.
Sopimuksen käsittelymaksukeiyaku jimu tesūryō
A one-time fee the carrier charges for a procedure — new contract, MNP, and sometimes a plan or SIM change.
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