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SoftBank and Y!Mobile users report complex device upgrade processes
Individual consumer experiences highlight the complexities of mobile device upgrades and contract management in Japan. One user detailed a lengthy process at a SoftBank store, noting that model selection and data migration took approximately five hours to complete.
Another consumer reported challenges regarding mobile service transitions, specifically noting that the most cost-effective method for upgrading devices often involves switching from Y!Mobile to SoftBank before returning to Y!Mobile. The accounts reflect personal frustrations with the time required for technical transitions and the intricacies of modern mobile service plans.
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- [○ 1 SOURCE] Switching from Y!Mobile to SoftBank and back to Y!Mobile is currently a common, lower-cost method for device upgrades. fullrainbow.jugem.jp
- [● 2 SOURCES] The process of selecting a model and migrating data at a SoftBank store lasted approximately five hours in total. www.roomie.jp · getnews.jp