Yahoo! JAPAN Halts Services in the UK and European Economic Area
As of April 6, 2022, Yahoo! JAPAN discontinued its services within the European Economic Area (EEA) and the United Kingdom. The company cited challenges in maintaining a consistent service environment in these regions as the primary reason for the decision.
Continued access From Japan
Users accessing the internet from Japan will still be able to use all Yahoo! JAPAN services without interruption.
Limited Services Remaining
While most services are unavailable, some functionality, notably within Yahoo! JAPAN Mail, may still be accessible, albeit with restrictions. Details on these limitations are available (in Japanese only).
Yahoo! JAPAN apologizes for Inconvenience
yahoo! JAPAN expressed regret for any disruption caused by this change and thanked users for their understanding.
Understanding the EEA
The European Economic Area encompasses numerous member states.(See the official government website for a complete list.)
what specific challenges did Yahoo! JAPAN face in maintaining a consistent service environment in teh UK and EEA?
Yahoo! JAPAN Halts Services in the UK and European Economic Area
As of April 6, 2022, Yahoo! JAPAN discontinued it’s services within the European Economic area (EEA) and the United Kingdom. The company cited challenges in maintaining a consistent service environment in these regions as the primary reason for the decision.
Continued access From Japan
Users accessing the internet from Japan will still be able to use all Yahoo! JAPAN services without interruption.
Limited Services Remaining
while most services are unavailable, some functionality, notably within Yahoo! JAPAN Mail, may still be accessible, albeit with restrictions. Details on these limitations are available (in Japanese only).
Yahoo! JAPAN apologizes for Inconvenience
yahoo! JAPAN expressed regret for any disruption caused by this change and thanked users for their understanding.
Understanding the EEA
The European Economic Area encompasses numerous member states.(See the official government website for a complete list.)
Q&A: Yahoo! JAPAN’s EEA & UK Service Discontinuation
Why did Yahoo! JAPAN stop services in the UK and EEA?
Yahoo! JAPAN cited difficulties in providing a consistent service environment as the main reason. This likely involved challenges related to data privacy regulations (like GDPR), localized content management, and potentially, market competition.
Does this affect *all* Yahoo! services?
Yes, for the UK and EEA.Most Yahoo! JAPAN services are unavailable. However, limited functionality, particularly within Yahoo! JAPAN Mail, *might* still be partially accessible, but with restrictions. Details, unfortunately, are only available in Japanese.
I’m in the UK/EEA and I can’t access Yahoo! JAPAN Mail. What can I do?
Unfortunately, your options are limited. If you require access and it is indeed unavailable, look into choice email providers. Consider other Japanese-language services that might potentially be accessible.
Can I still use Yahoo! JAPAN if I’m in Japan?
Absolutely! Users accessing the internet from Japan can use all Yahoo! JAPAN services without interruption.
what is the european Economic Area (EEA)?
The EEA is a single market that includes the member states of the European Union (EU) and the European Free Trade Association (EFTA) countries (Iceland, Liechtenstein, and Norway), except for Switzerland.This allows for the free movement of goods, services, capital, and people.
This change impacts users in the UK and EEA, highlighting the complexities of global service provision.For those affected, exploring alternatives is key.
