Vodafone K.K. today announces that on 11 November 2005 it will commence nationwide sales of the Mobile FeliCa smart card equipped Vodafone 703SHf 3G handset by Sharp. In addition, it will launch the "Vodafone live! FeliCa service" on 11 November so customers can use their handsets for plane ticketing, point programmes and electronic money shopping.

The 703SHf is Vodafone K.K. first Mobile Wallet (Osaifu-Keitai) compatible handset with an embedded Mobile FeliCa smartcard.

The main features of the 703SHf are as follows: 

• Vodafone K.K. first Mobile Wallet handset with embedded Mobile FeliCa smart card
• Lightest Mobile Wallet handset weighing in at approximately 109 grams, with enhanced basic
• functions such as a 1.3 megapixel camera and a 2.0-inch Mobile ASV LCD
• Host of useful features such as a Music Player for music track enjoyment and Custom Screens which let customers choose from 3 menu and icon themes, including Disney characters, to suit their style

The 703SHf comes with an integrated Mobile FeliCa smartcard to support "Vodafone live!
FeliCa" so customers can use their handsets for plane ticketing, point programmes and electronic money shopping. In addition, the handset features enhanced security functions that allows customers to remotely lock the Mobile FeliCa smart card by phone or mail in case of loss, making it relevant for use on a daily basis in various ways.

The non-Felica version was released in July this year

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