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KDDI Expands 'Global Passport' Roaming Service to Indonesia

Okinawa Cellular has expanded its 'Global Passport' international roaming service, which enables au mobile handsets used in Japan to be used without modification overseas, to the island of Bali in Indonesia. Voice roaming service has been available in Jakarta, Surabaya, and other major cities on the island of Java, and on the island of Madura, since October 1, 2004, with the cooperation of Indonesia's PT. Mobile-8 Telecom. The same service will be available in Bali beginning on September 13 of this year.

A CDMA 1X handset with a mega-pixel camera, the A5505SA supports 'Global Passport’ and enables users to listen to FM radio overseas. It is available in time for the spring travel season in 'Sheen Silver', a combination of silver and white. Users may now select from a broader range of 'Global Passport' models, including the A5505SA (Shine Gold and Shadow Purple) and the A1305SA (gradation red and striped blue), on sale now.

'Global Passport' does not require any special sign-up or optional fees, and users overseas will be able to use the same au mobile handset and mobile phone number they use in Japan. With the launch of service in Bali, 'Global Passport' will now be available in 22 countries and regions including China, South Korea and the US.

KDDI and Okinawa Cellular are also making arrangements with CDMA carriers in other countries to provide 'Global Passports', so the overseas usable area for au handsets will grow further.


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