Present and future of mobile communications in Japan

Abstract

In Japan, mobile communication subscribers have been increasing rapidly, especially in the area of cellular telephones, radio paging, trunked system (called MCA) and cordless telephones. The digital cellular service was due to go into operation in the spring of 1993. The digital cordless telephone, digital trunked system end future public land mobile telecommunication system (FPLMTS) are considered. The author describes the following items; (1) mobile communication services in Japan; (2) personal mobile communications; and (3) future mobile communication terminals.<>