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How to Get a Mobile Phone in JapanBuy a Phone in JapanRequired DocumentsBefore You Apply — Checklist

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Current Plans, Prices & Call OptionsPlans & FeesCampaigns & DiscountsSIM & eSIMMobile Services in JapanJapanese and Overseas Phones, Bands and 5G SACarrier Cards, Banking and Home Services

Procedures & terms

What is MNP?New Contract vs Upgrade vs MNP vs Plan ChangeCarrier, Brand, Plan — What's the Difference?After Your ContractBills, Payment and Overdue ChargesContract Limits, Installments and CancellationJapanese Phone Numbers and Short CodesAddress, Name and Contract-Holder Changes

At the shop

What Happens at a Mobile Phone Shop?Store Support ExplainedQuestions Staff May Ask YouPhrases to show staff

Online-focused plans

Online-only / Online-focused Plansahamo — Guidepovo2.0 — Guide

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Which procedure do you need?Is an online-focused plan right for you?Can this shop handle my plan?
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