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Japan’s ‘Galapagos phones’ making a comeback

By Yubi19 July 2017

Smartphones have spread rapidly in Japan in recent years, but there still seems to be strong demand for feature phones, or so-called “Galapagos” phones, according to recent data.

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Yubi #13137

I still use a "Gala Keitai" (Galapagos Mobile Phone), because the data plans are outrageously expensive and I am within reach of an Internet connection most of the time. The plans for these old phones are much more attractive, particularly so for senior citizens.

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