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46 service areas expanded, network quality upgraded in 189 areas, 35 indoor spots added

Vodafone K.K. announced today that it will expand service areas and upgrade the network quality*1 of existing service areas for its 3G network to further increase customer convenience. In the month of August, Vodafone K.K. plans to expand 46 service areas, upgrade the network quality of 189 areas and add 35 indoor coverage spots for a total of 270 additions. As a result, 3G network national population coverage is expected to be 99.6%*2 at the end of August.

Vodafone K.K. will actively expand service areas so more customers can use its 3G service.
*1: Vodafone K.K. will further arrange and increase wireless base stations to increase call quality and circuit numbers in the existing services areas of cities, towns and villages.
*2: Population coverage calculated on basis of whether communication is possible at municipal offices of cities, towns and villages.