I know that America is primarily on GSM 1900/1800/900/850 and Japan is using mainly the WCDMA (2100?) network. I am planning to study abroad and wanted to see if I could buy a phone here and just switch out the SIM card so I can use a Japanese prepaid cell phone service.

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