Japan Guide: Telephone & Internet

For most people arriving in a new country, keeping connected with a phone or mobile is a high priority. Be careful about using roaming with your foreign mobile - it can get very expensive quickly! Our guide is packed with information on telecom providers, tariffs and tips on saving money on international calls.

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  Phone calls

  Dialling codes and public phones

  Making a call in Japan works pretty much like everywhere else in the world. Japan´s country code is 081. Its telephone numbers consist of an area code, an exchange number, and a subscriber number.

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  Phone lines in Japan

  Providers and fees

  Up until 1985, Nippon Telegraph and Telephone (NTT) was the government-owned telecommunications monopoly. Since then, deregulation has led to a more competitive market, though NTT continues to be a dominant force.

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  Mobile phones

  Cell phone service in Japan

  Almost 80% of Japan´s population owns a mobile phone. Japan is one of the leading developers of mobile phone technology, which means Japanese residents have access to some of the most advanced cellphone technology in the world.

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  Internet

  How to get internet access in Japan

  Internet access is readily available in Japan, whether at home, on a mobile, or in an internet café.

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