Sryn wrote:
> I upgraded my keitai twice (1999 & 2000) in Japan and J-Phone never
> charged me any 'upgrading' fee, except the subsidised price for those
> keitais.

Did you keep your phone number?

I am pretty sure this cannot be done for free, although the charge may be in
the form of making you pay for your phone, rather than getting the new one
free.

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Regards,
Ryan Ginstrom