
ASIA
Japan : Vodafone K.K. announced that as of 21 November 2005 its 3G
subscribers exceeded 2 million. The achievement comes approximately
7 months after surpassing the 1 million mark in April 2005 and approximately
3 years after the service launch in December 2002.
Vodafone
K.K.’s 3G subscriber growth is attributable to the following:
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Enhanced 3G handset lineup
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Expanded service area, 99.87%*1 domestic population coverage
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Global roaming service*2 that allows customers to use overseas the
same Vodafone K.K. 3G handset*3 that they use in Japan
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Enriched 3G content such as Chaku-Uta Full® and electronic comics
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Introduction of easy-to-understand flat-rate services such as Mail
Flat-rate, Dual Packet Flat-rate, Family Call Flat-rate and Love Flat-rate
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Vodafone Connect Card 3G data card service that can be used both in
Japan and abroad
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A sales and after-service network including 1,817*1 Vodafone shops
nationwide
With
enhanced 3G services, handset lineup and service area, Vodafone K.K.
continues to offer richer communication to customers.