Re: [tlug] [OT] Temporary cell phone service in Japan

["Zev Blut" <zb@example.com>]

Hello,

On Mon, 24 May 2004 12:14:05 -0500, Stuart Luppescu  
<s-luppescu@example.com> wrote:

> Sorry this is OT. My family and I will be in Japan this summer and need
> temporary cell phone service. Can anyone recommend a short-term (3
> months) solution? We have GSM service with AT&T wireless here in the US.
> Does anyone know if our phones (Sony Ericsson T616) can be used in
> Japan?

Unfortunately, your T616 will not work here as there are no public GSM
networks available to use.

You can buy a prepaid mobile phone at many of the convenience stores here,
which will probably pay for itself if you plan on being here for 3 months.
They range from 10,000 to 15,000 usually with about 3,000 yen or so of
calling time included.  Also, incoming calls are free, so you only pay
for the outgoing calls.


> I'll be there from June 18 to July 8. Is there a nomikai or tech meeting
> scheduled for this period? (The calendar on the web site only goes
> through June, and the supposed June 11 meeting link goes nowhere.)

It looks like we have a nomikai planned for the 11th of June and a tech
meeting on the 10th of July...

Best,
Zev