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[Mitsuya Shibata <mty.shibata@xxxxxxxxx>]

Hi,

2016-06-23 5:07 GMT+09:00 Marcos Alonso <corrosab@xxxxxxxxx>:
> Does any of you know if the bq Aquaris E5 (ubuntu edition, of course) will
> be usable in both, phone calls and data?

Technically, yes.

However there are a few words of caution if you have plan to buy a Japanese
SIM.

Normally, most SIM cards for travellers which can buy at Japan doesn't
support voice call/sms.
There only support data communication.

Some operators sell voice call supported SIM, but it is very high cost
(several times
of data only SIM) or needs install apps for Android/iOS (no Ubuntu app).

Even use the former SIM (i.e. no need apps for voice call), it is necessary
to complete
the identity verification procedures by uploading personal identification
documents
to operator's server for enabling voice call service.

Example:
http://www.bmobile.ne.jp/payg_sim/
http://www.bmobile.ne.jp/payg_sim/step.html

Regards,
-- 
Mitsuya Shibata
mty.shibata@xxxxxxxxx