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English technical companion · checked 2026-08-08

iPhone 17e A3575 on Japan's 4 Carriers: Bands, eSIM, VoLTE and APN

Check iPhone 17e by exact Japan sales variant for NTT Docomo, au, SoftBank and Rakuten Mobile, including LTE/5G bands, SIM/eSIM, VoLTE/IMS and APN boundaries.

Updated: 2026-08-08Evidence: SolQvia structured records + primary-source links from the Japanese companion
On this page
  1. Summary / device record
  2. Diagnostic order
  3. Official sources

What this exact variant is

DeviceiPhone 17e
Model numberA3575
Original sales channelNTT Docomo
Release date2026-03-11
SIM / eSIMSee the Japanese source record for the exact wording. Technical markers: 3575 eSIM eSIM SIM.
LTE bandsB1 / B2 / B3 / B4 / B5 / B7 / B8 / B12 / B13 / B14 / B17 / B18 / B19 / B20 / B25 / B26 / B28 / B29 / B30 / B32 / B34 / B38 / B39 / B40 / B41 / B42 / B48 / B53 / B66 / B71
5G bandsn1 / n2 / n3 / n5 / n7 / n8 / n12 / n14 / n20 / n25 / n26 / n28 / n29 / n30 / n38 / n40 / n41 / n48 / n53 / n66 / n70 / n71 / n75 / n77 / n78 / n79
VoLTE / IMSSee the Japanese source record for the exact wording. Technical markers: VoLTE IMS.
FeliCaSupported

This page evaluates the exact sales variant, not only the marketing name. A Japan carrier model, manufacturer SIM-free model and overseas model can differ in SIM layout, supported radio bands, FeliCa and carrier provisioning behavior.

Compatibility across Japan's four major carriers

Target networkSolQvia ratingBasisImportant boundary
NTT DocomoStrongest fitSee the Japanese source record for the exact wording. Technical markers: 3575.See the Japanese source record for the exact wording. Technical markers: LTE B21 B1 B3 B19 B28 5 n78 n79 eSIM VoLTE IMS 5 SA.
auStrongest fitSee the Japanese source record for the exact wording. Technical markers: 3575.See the Japanese source record for the exact wording. Technical markers: B18 B26 n77 n78 eSIM 5 SA.
SoftBankStrongest fitSee the Japanese source record for the exact wording. Technical markers: 3575.See the Japanese source record for the exact wording. Technical markers: B8 n77 eSIM VoLTE IMS.
Rakuten MobileStrongest fitSee the Japanese source record for the exact wording. Technical markers: 3575.See the Japanese source record for the exact wording. Technical markers: B3 B18 B26 n77 eSIM.

Rating meaning: “Strongest fit” generally indicates the original selling carrier or direct primary-source support. “Major-band fit” means key radio bands are present, but it does not prove VoLTE/IMS, SMS, emergency calling, carrier aggregation, 5G SA or support eligibility.

Safe order when moving this phone to another carrier

  1. Confirm the model number. Check Settings/About or the regulatory label. Do not rely on the product name alone.
  2. Confirm the SIM path. Verify physical SIM versus eSIM support before ordering or reissuing a line.
  3. Check the target carrier's key LTE bands. Missing a low-band coverage layer can affect indoor and rural usability even if service connects in some locations.
  4. Provision the line. For eSIM, add and enable the carrier-issued profile first. APN values are not eSIM activation credentials.
  5. Check data, voice and SMS separately. Data working does not prove VoLTE/IMS voice support.
  6. Check 5G last. Verify n77/n78/n79, plan eligibility, coverage and NSA/SA conditions after LTE is stable.

Japan vs overseas model boundary

See the Japanese source record for the exact wording. Technical markers: 3575 SIM 3634 3635 SIM SIM eSIM.

When importing or reusing an overseas model in Japan, also verify the exact regional model, Japan regulatory compliance/technical conformity, emergency-call behavior and carrier support. Do not infer these from a visually identical model sold in another market.

Related English guides

Primary and official sources

Carrier procedures and product specifications can change. Re-check the current official page immediately before a SIM/eSIM migration, MNP request, purchase or imported-device use.