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Cancellation / early-termination fee

契約解除料/解約料 keiyaku kaijo-ryō / kaiyaku-ryō

A charge that may apply when a newly opened line is cancelled within a defined period (often 12 months). Rules differ by plan and contract start date; device installments, options and same-month cancellation charges are separate.

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Carrier emailキャリアメールkyaria mēru
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A broad term for changing the details of an existing contract — plan, options, name, or payment method.
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Getting a new device while staying with your carrier and keeping your number.
전력 재공급 / 사이텐再点saiten
일반적으로 새로운 입주 계약의 일환으로 중단된 공급 지점에서 전기를 다시 사용할 수 있도록 합니다.
전기 소매점 전환電気の切り替え・スイッチング전기의 키리카에 / 스익칭구
물리적 전기 공급을 중단하지 않고 이미 전력이 공급되는 가정의 전기 소매점을 변경합니다.
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