Service to be able to use "iPhone 4" with NTT docomo line, to be launched in the month as well

"Use iPhone with NTT docomo lineAlthough it seems that it is where many users desire, SoftBank Mobile applies SIM lock in Japan, both iPhone and iPad are "Mobile Wi-Fi routerAs long as you do not pass products like ", you can not use it with other companies' lines.

However, it became clear that the service as if it will blow away such troubles will be started.

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Japanese communications skyrocketing, launching SIM lock-free products for iPhone 4 / stocks NEWS / Morningstar

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NSJ Short Live - Everyday jp (Mainichi Newspaper)

According to these reports, Nippon Telecommunication of MVNO (Virtual Mobile Communication Business Provider) that provides communication service using NTT DoCoMo line can use the imported SIM Free version "iPhone 4" with NTT docomo line It is said that the Nihon Keizai Shimbun reported that it is planning to provide a MicroSIM card to make it possible.

In addition to launching MicroSIM cards in the month, we encourage full-scale importation by calling independent cell phone stores and importers, and in the future we will work with importers and home electronics mass merchants to develop cards It is considered to consider selling and selling terminals as well.

Japan communication already for smartphoneSIM card for smartphone "talkingSIM" which can use packet flat rate service cheaplyAlthough it is announcing, it seems that it is quite attractive to be able to combine cheap communication services with iPhone 4 in a wide area.

By the way, this is "talking SIM". It is a SIM card that includes a call fee for 1050 yen (call fee is 30 seconds 21 yen) in addition to becoming all-you-can-use for the maximum of 300 kbps for a basic monthly charge of 3960 yen, SIM lock free version of iPhone and Android And to be able to use Windows Mobile smartphone. Moreover, there is no contract for two years tie, and there is no penalty fee at the time of cancellation.


Although I feel that the problem seems to be communication speed, is there any further option for NTT DoCoMo to offer such a service ...?

· 13:32 postscript
On the official page of Nihon Keizai Shimbun, acceptance of priority reserve mail of microSIM card for iPhone 4 has started.

World's first data communication MVNO | Nippon Telecommunications Co., Ltd.


August 23 postscript:
Japan Communications announced a micro SIM card that will allow iPhone 4 to be used with docomo line.

IPhone 4 can be used with docomo micro SIM card appears