Assuming mobile is required, the following 20 results were found.
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Most often referred to in Japan as an MVNO, which stands for "mobile virtual network operator," the following is a potentially-growing list of SIM-only mobile providers that resell services on one of the major Japanese mobile networks: NTT Docomo, Au...
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- Author: Mondaiji
- Category: General
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VoIP--a serious and potentially life-threatening shortcoming. What to do? At the time I went with a provider known as B-Mobile; however, a myriad of other companies have since joined the MVNO fold: SIM-Only Mobile Providers in Japan. Bmobile had been in...
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- Author: Mondaiji
- Category: General
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Mobile Phones in Japanhttps://japanatron.com/blog/japan/general/10168-mobile-phones-in-japan
branch office of a much larger European firm, so I often have to assist visitors from overseas offices with their Japan mobile phone woes. I never understood why sometimes their Blackberries just wouldn't work in Japan. Well, after some research, I...
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- Author: Mondaiji
- Category: General
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I discuss mobile phone service in Japan, offering money-saving tips and alternatives to the big 3 (evil) mobile providers.
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- Author: Mondaiji
- Category: Podcast
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During my time as a Bmobile customer, I've asked their helpdesk numerous questions regarding their mobile phone services. I share the questions and answers below. Can I choose the phone number? You cannot choose your phone number if you order the SIM...
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- Author: Mondaiji
- Category: General
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mobilehttps://japanatron.com/component/tags/tag/mobile
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- Author: Japanatron
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smartphone bill, I've been investigating the current state of VoIP and its potential to completely replace the traditional mobile phone. I made a list of just about every free calling app/service I found on the iPhone app store. Specifically, I was...
- Type: Article
- Author: Mondaiji
- Category: IT
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look for the one with "J" in the filename. If a "J" version is not available, then download and install one from an Asian mobile provider (e.g. Singapore / HK provider) and copy the installed files/folders over the firmware installation for your mobile...
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- Author: Mondaiji
- Category: IT
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because one of the best Japanese study apps I've ever owned utilized this approach--King Kanji for the old-school Windows mobile pocket PC platform (e.g. iPaq). Japanese LS unfortunately suffers from a fatal flaw. Although it's teaching you words (not...
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- Author: Mondaiji
- Category: Studying Japanese
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my morning, so I'll try again at that time. In the meantime I login to the website to check my transfer, and it asks for my mobile phone number (which I had already provided during registration) to send a login code to. Oh, great. It only accepts...
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- Author: Japanatron
- Category: General
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* Does not support kanji text input * Not for very advanced learners--it's getting a little easy for me King Kanji (Windows Mobile) - www.gakusoft.com Nothing beats a good ol' PDA (or smartphone) with a stylus for studying kanji. I tried to switch to an...
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- Author: Mondaiji
- Category: Studying Japanese
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I purchased a couple Skyroam pocket wifi devices for my office and have been trying out the service in the field, as well as lending them out to traveling end-users. Here is a summary of both my own impressions and feedback I've heard from...
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- Author: Japanatron
- Category: IT
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I noticed a pattern on B-Mobile's website--a pattern that seemed to show that all Docomo Xi phones can get LTE. Since Docomo just started selling the iPhone 5s and 5c, my theory was that Docomo iPhones would get LTE on B-Mobile. I couldn't get LTE on...
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- Author: Mondaiji
- Category: General
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iOS, wipe the phone, etc. It saves you from the hassles associated with jailbreaking. Apple makes it clear that your mobile phone carrier is the only one that can officially unlock your iPhone. Therefore, sites offering third-party iphone unlock...
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- Author: Japanatron
- Category: IT
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Financehttps://japanatron.com/directory/10412-finance
bank that provides English service and support, Sony Bank is a great choice for foreign residents. Personally, I like their mobile app much better than Shinsei's. US-TaxCPA Japan-based US tax accountant US-TaxCPA.com is the Internet service delivery...
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- Author: Japanatron
- Category: Directory
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- Don't use the same password on multiple sites. One site gets hacked, and you're introuble. - Use a free mobile app like MiniKeePass to securely store your passwords. - Setup OTP (one-time passwords, aka multi-factor authentication) for your financial...
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- Author: Japanatron
- Category: IT
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Panasonic by making their LCD screens unable to face front, which sucks for shooting selfie footage. * Use the Sony wifi mobile app feature to monitor the video while facing the camera. The app is not as quick to setup as a simple LCD screen-flip, but...
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- Author: Japanatron
- Category: General
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Babysitting Services in Japanhttps://japanatron.com/directory/10357-babysitting-services-in-japan
also featuring a convenient online booking service, you can easily book a babysitter interview via PC or even through their mobile app for when you’re on the go. Japan Babysitter Service The Japan Babysitter Service, established in 1972, is Japan’s...
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- Author: Japanatron
- Category: Directory
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that can receive SMS shortcodes. I "bought" the USA phone number of my choosing, then configured it to forward to my Japan mobile phone. I sent a personal SMS. Got it. Next the true test...will I receive that Paypal passcode SMS? I held my breath as I...
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- Author: Japanatron
- Category: General
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my Joomla Gavick template to the latest version, the embedded YouTube videos appeared massively large on desktop browsers. Mobile browsers looked OK. SOLUTION The problem is caused by the fitvids library introduced in later template versions. - Find the...
- Type: Article
- Author: Mondaiji
- Category: IT