Mobile Suica reaches another milestone: 1.5 million users

Contactless train fare payment service Mobile Suica made another stride to reach 1.5 million subscribers. Offered in 2006 by Japan Railways in eastern Japan and commonly used by DoCoMo, au and Softbank users Mobile Suica service is spreading across country and adding retails POPs accepting Mobile Suica for payments. It will soon become compatible with the similar payment systems used in parts of Hokkaido, Kyushyu and Western Japan. It will also be possible to purchase small items in Lawson shops by using Mobile Suica-enabled phone starting from April.

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Source: JR East