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Mobile networks in Japan

Carriers, 5G availability and 4G/5G frequencies in Japan — check whether your phone works there.

Japan
KDDI ( au )
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Japan
NTT DoCoMo
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Japan
Rakuten Mobile
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Japan
SoftBank
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Japan
au
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Compatibility

Compatible models

Samsung Galaxy A27
Samsung Galaxy A27
→ view compatibilityApple iPhone 16e
Apple iPhone 16e
→ view compatibilityApple iPhone 17
Apple iPhone 17
→ view compatibilityApple iPhone 17 Pro
Apple iPhone 17 Pro
→ view compatibilityApple iPhone 17 Pro Max
Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max
→ view compatibilityApple iPhone Air
Apple iPhone Air
→ view compatibilityApple iPhone 16
Apple iPhone 16
→ view compatibilityApple iPhone 16 Plus
Apple iPhone 16 Plus
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Frequently asked questions

Which mobile carriers are there in Japan?

Japan has 5 carriers listed: KDDI ( au ), NTT DoCoMo, Rakuten Mobile, SoftBank, au.

Is 5G available in Japan?

Yes, 5G is deployed in Japan by NTT DoCoMo, Rakuten Mobile, SoftBank, au (bands n28, n77, n78, n79, n257).

Which 4G frequencies are used in Japan?

Carriers in Japan operate the 4G bands B1, B3, B5, B7, B8, B20, B28, B41.

Will my phone work in Japan?

It depends on your model's frequency bands: it will get signal if it shares at least one 4G or 5G band with a local carrier. Use the checker above to compare your phone band by band.