NTT Docomo faces network glitches
The network glitches started around 11:20 a.m., the Japanese mobile phone carrier said, adding that it is investigating the cause.
Summary by The Tokyo Editorial Desk · As published by The Japan Times · · 1 min read
The network glitches started around 11:20 a.m., the Japanese mobile phone carrier said, adding that it is investigating the cause.

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