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Coverage extended to additional 89 subway stations in metropolitan area

Vodafone K.K. announced today that it will expand service areas and upgrade the network quality of existing service areas for its 3G network, launched December 2002, to further increase customer convenience.

In the month of June, Vodafone K.K. plans to expand 103 service areas, upgrade the network quality of 342 areas and add 122 indoor coverage spots for a total of 567 additions.

At the end of June, 3G network national population coverage is expected to be 99.6%.

Furthermore, this month 3G coverage will be extended to an additional 89 subway stations in the metropolitan area, making it possible to access services at all Toei Subway stations. Full coverage at all Tokyo Metro stations is expected in early July.