Posted by Aivar
As we know NTT DoCoMo 3G network is a bit different from ordinary 3G network. This means that not all 3G phones are capable to work in DoCoMo network.
DoCoMo answered to my questions: K610i may or may not work in their network.
Has anyone been in Japan with K610i and tried this phone in DoCoMo network?
Posted by goldenface
I remember reading somewhere on here about someone who visited Japan and was surprised to find they could use there
mobile there.
I'll see if I can dig it out. Meanwhile, there is a link in my signature to a 3G World Analysis thread.
Hope that helps.
Edit: Softbanks (formally Vodafone) network is WCDMA, which I would imagine the 3G K610i can roam upon.
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Posted by themarques
I have used loads of SE phones in Japan, you will find that you mostly can log on to Vodafone KK, I have tried before to manually select DoCoMo but it was no go.
I am not sure with the agreement they have with 02 if this has changed so worth a try but might be a long shot.
Otherwise if you roaming your K610 should be fine on Voda.
Posted by 619
used v800/z800, k608 in japan.. on voda network
Posted by lovewalrus
Try emailing NTT and asking then what frequency there 3G network operates on, then check the SE website to see if your phones 3G module also operates on the same! Hope this helps :-)
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Posted by spine6
Did anyone ever tried a p990i in japan??
Posted by themarques
All UMTS phones will work in Japan so that includes the P990i I very much doubt you can log onto DoCoMo's network but like I said things are changing in Japan every day so give it a try.
Posted by darrengf
Ok here we go.
First of all if your phone can see NTT DoCoMo then your phone is not the problem.
To answer the questions is yes The K610 will work in Japan.
3G network is based on the 2100mhz freq in all countried except USA.
USA 3G is Based on 1900mhz freq,
Your own provider has to have a signed agreement with the Company for it to work.
Here in the UK only Orange, T-Mobile have signed an agreement for both Voda Japan and NTT.
02 and Hutch *3* have an agreement with ntt
and voda has an agreement with Voda only.
Now i can see from the person who started the thread is from estonia, You currenlty have 3 networks in Estonia
AS EMT (EMT GSM)
Which has only signed an agreement with NTT. So this will mean you cant use Vodafone Japan.
Elisa Mobiilsideteenused AS
Has only signed an agreement with Vodafone Japan. So you will not be able to log onto NTT.
Tele2 Eesti AS
Has no agreement at all. So No Japan.
Vodaphone Japan has also now become SoftBank. However you phone will more than likely say Voda JP still.
**** Note on all the above ****
You must have International Roaming Enabeled from your network, Also if you on a PAYG (Pay as you go system) then currenlty you may not be able to use your phone in Japan. The above is based on you being a monthly contract customer.
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Hope the above helps.
Any other questions then please ask,
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Posted by ofiaich
Hi,
Vodafone's Japanese site disappeared very recently...
type http://www.vodafone.jp and you will be taken to the new SoftBank site
http://mb.softbank.jp/mb/
Ofiaich
[ This Message was edited by: ofiaich on 2006-10-03 20:14 ]
Posted by wapt
K610i is capable to work in Softbank 3G (J-phone->Vodafone KK->Softbank) network in Japan. As Aivar said,DoCoMo network is a bit different from the stanard UMTS network. K610i does not work in DoCoMo.
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Posted by tsuyopon
hello??? i am currently in Japan, and both my z610i and k610i works with DoCoMo!!! i haven't tried video calling, but I've placed tons of calls locally and internationally from Japan with DoCoMo network using my SE z610i and k610i. Internet worked as well.
[ This Message was edited by: tsuyopon on 2006-10-14 06:16 ]
Posted by goldenface
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Cool!
Thanks for letting us know
Which network do you normally use and in which country?
Posted by tsuyopon
I am from United States using Cingular.
Aside from voice calls and internet, I was also able to get SMS and MMS to work with DoCoMo using my SE k610i and SE z610i.
[ This Message was edited by: tsuyopon on 2006-10-15 16:17 ]
Posted by Aivar
Thank you very much, tsuyopon!
Good to know that
Posted by Aivar
And now I am in Japan myself
I have been in Tokyo and travelled up to Hiroshima.
My K610i works fine here in DoCoMo 3G network (my home operator does not have roaming with another operator, SoftBank).