Tohoku FOMA Service Area

FOMA HIGH-SPEED Area
	Service area as of March 31, 2008
	Planned service area expansion by June 30, 2008

• Only available for HIGH-SPEED compatible models.
• Models supporting 7.2 Mbps HIGH-SPEED are L705iX, A2502 HIGH-SPEED, and N2502 HIGH-SPEED (as of March 2008).
• Even when inside the FOMA HIGH-SPEED area, communications may occur at a maximum downlink data rate of 384 kbps depending on the location.
• Communications made within the FOMA HIGH-SPEED area are provided on a best effort basis, with the maximum downlink data rates of 7.2 Mbps and 3.6 Mbps representing maximum values based on technical standards and not the actual data rates achievable.
• Actual data rates will vary depending on the communications environment and network congestion.
• FOMA HIGH-SPEED area compatible models can be used in the FOMA service area and FOMA Plus-Area in addition to the FOMA HIGH-SPEED area.

FOMA HIGH-SPEED

FOMA Service Area
	Service area as of March 31, 2008
	Planned service area expansion by June 30, 2008
	Planned service area expansion by September 30, 2008

FOMA Plus-Area
	Service area as of March 31, 2008
	Planned service area expansion by June 30, 2008
	Planned service area expansion by September 30, 2008

• FOMA Plus-Area compatible models: 901iS and later 90X series models (except for P901iTV), 700iS and later 70X series models, DOLCE SL, prosolid II, Music Porter II, MUSIC PORTER X, FOMA Raku-Raku PHONE II, FOMA Raku-Raku PHONE III, Raku-Raku PHONE PREMIUM, Raku-Raku PHONE IVS, Raku-Raku PHONE BASIC S, Raku-Raku PHONE IV, Raku-Raku PHONE BASIC, Raku-Raku PHONE SIMPLE, F801i, SA800i, D800iDS, SIMPURE N1, SIMPURE L2, HT1100, F1100, N2502 HIGH-SPEED, A2502 HIGH-SPEED, P2403 (as of March 2008).
• FOMA Plus-Area compatible models can be used in the FOMA Plus-Area in addition to the FOMA service area.
• There is no difference in the services available in the FOMA service area and the FOMA Plus-Area.

FOMA Coastal Area
	Coastal areas where use is generally possible as of March 31, 2008

• Service may be unavailable in some locations with poor reception, even inside the service area.
• FOMA phones use radio communications and cannot be used in tunnels, underground areas, buildings, etc. without reception; in outdoor locations with weak reception; or outside the service area.
• Service may be unavailable even on the unobstructed upper floors of some high-rise buildings and apartments.
• Please be aware that calls or communications may be disconnected even under optimal conditions when reception is strong and all three antenna marks are displayed, and when in a stationary position.
• Connection may be difficult due to line congestion on New Year’s Day, at times of disaster, and at events such as fireworks festivals.
• Please be aware that for areas scheduled for expansion, the service start times and applicable regions, etc. may change.
• Service areas shown on this area map as of March 31, 2008 are based on data prior to this date, and therefore service applicable regions may have changed.
• The map displayed is updated about once a year. If you cannot find the applicable address and the name of your city, town, or village has changed due to consolidation, please search under the old name or specify the location on the map.
• In some Japanese coastal regions and offshore locations (such as Tsushima), etc., the phone may switch to overseas roaming status and international roaming charges may be incurred.

Information on spots where you can use FOMA Check information on spots where you can use FOMA, such as train stations, hotels, and leisure facilities. Information on spots where you can use FOMA (in Japanese only)

Regions for planned FOMA service area expansion and quality improvement Check regions where FOMA service area expansion is planned and quality improvement will be implemented. Regions for planned FOMA service area expansion and quality improvement (in Japanese only)