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If you were fortunate enough to receive a phone line free of charge, lucky you. If you purchased a phone line on your own, you remember the crunch the initial cost placed on your wallet. However, you\u2019ll be able to make some of that investment back if you sell the property of your line to your successor.<\/p>\n

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\u2022 Price: When determining a selling price, be fair. You\u2019ve already used the line for 1-3 years, so adjust the price accordingly. Used phone lines can be purchased from private companies for \uffe540,000 – \uffe550,000 so charging \uffe540,000 or less is ideal.<\/p>\n

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\u2022 Name Transfer: Now that you have a buyer and\u00a0you’ve\u00a0settled on the price, you\u2018ll need to visit an NTT office in person to process the\u00a0meigi henko<\/em> (\u540d\u7fa9\u5909\u66f4)\u00a0or, name transfer. This is the actual transfer of property from you to the buyer. YOU MUST GO IN PERSON to an NTT office to process the meigi henko<\/em> form. Both parties will also need a form of ID (Passport or Alien Registration Card are acceptable).\u00a0The transfer fee is 800 yen plus 5% consumption tax.<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Ideally, you should have your service terminated 15 days in advance.<\/p>\n

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In some cases, a JET will leave before his or her successor arrives, even though the successor may have planned to purchase the phone line from the returning JET. In this case, the JET might consider transferring the phone line to his or her coordinator or a friend who is staying in Japan. Then the new JET may make arrangements with the third party and once again transfer the line to the new JET.<\/p>\n

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There are other options as well \u2013 check it out at your local NTT office. If you run into any difficulties ask the NTT employee if you may call theNTT English-speaking operator.<\/strong>\u00a0The operator can serve as interpreter between you and the office.\u00a0The toll-free number is: 0120-364-463<\/strong><\/p>\n

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NO SUCCESSOR OR BUYER?<\/strong><\/p>\n

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If you do not have a successor or your successor already resides in Japan and does not need to purchase your phone line, you might consider an oazukarihyo<\/em> (\u304a\u9810\u304b\u308a\u8868). This means that your phone line is put on \u201chold\u201d until you find someone to purchase the line. While you look for an individual buyer, it is also advised to find a private company that will purchase your line (such companies later sell used lines to interested parties \u2013 note that NTT will not purchase your line from you). Ask you supervisor about private companies.<\/p>\n

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LAST BILL PAYMENT<\/strong><\/p>\n

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When you process your meigi henko<\/em>, you may also ask the NTT employee to give an estimate of your latest phone charges. Although the estimate can be given, your final charges and bill won\u2019t be processed for a month or two after your line has been transferred. As with the rest of your bills, leave the estimated amount and some additional money with your coordinator or whoever will be making the final payments on your utilities.<\/p>\n

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If your bills are deducted automatically every month, you might consider leaving extra money in your account and later having someone close out the account for you. Once all bills have been deducted, the appointed person could send you the remaining money in your account (see the section on Sending Money Home). Note that your final bill may include a termination fee.<\/p>\n

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A FEW POINTS TO CONSIDER<\/strong><\/p>\n

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