[dc/dc]

I'll let you know when I'm booked.

[rambo47]

My bad on the 8703. I was thinking of the 8707. Never used either one, but I know several folks who have traveled to Japan and used the specific 87xx model there successfully.

[dc/dc]

Originally Posted by rambo47

My bad on the 8703. I was thinking of the 8707. Never used either one, but I know several folks who have traveled to Japan and used the specific 87xx model there successfully.

Yeah, I bought an unbranded 8707g in Guam just for Japan and Korea usage before the Bold series was out. It worked masterfully.

[carljmoss]

I used to have an 8707v (a special for Vodafone, I think) that worked in Japan. Now I use a T-Mobile 9700 unlocked with a UK O2 SIM. It works excellently there.

The rule I was told (and wiser heads can correct me if I'm wrong), is that you'll be OK in Japan with a 3G GSM handset.

[the-economist]

Wirelessly posted

Originally Posted by carljmoss

I used to have an 8707v (a special for Vodafone, I think) that worked in Japan. Now I use a T-Mobile 9700 unlocked with a UK O2 SIM. It works excellently there.

The rule I was told (and wiser heads can correct me if I'm wrong), is that you'll be OK in Japan with a 3G GSM handset.

Nippon and Korea are picky on the supported handsets. A random 3G handset doesn't necessarily guarantee a trouble-free roaming experience. We got enough horror stories to publish a book.
Your 9700 is probably one of the best current solutions. Stick with it.

[billykaldrich]

I am here (Nippon) now. rented a sim for 150 yen a day free incoming, 40 yen min out going.was easy to do.

[gene yang]

Have you considered renting a bb or mobile phone?

Try these cell phone and mifi rental companies.

MifiClub

Fonmigo

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Aziphone

[dc/dc]

Originally Posted by gene yang

Have you considered renting a bb or mobile phone?

Try these cell phone and mifi rental companies.

MifiClub

Fonmigo

XComglobal

Aziphone

Wow. Way to be late to the party with useless spam.