Are you currently struggling with any of these questions?
This article will give you the answers you need and more.
Alongside docomo and au, SoftBank is considered one of the three big phone carriers in Japan.
Recently, more and more mobile virtual network operators (MVNO) are offering cheaper phone plans, but SoftBank continues to be one of the most popular in terms of market share and number of customers.
This article will explain the costs and services included in SoftBank’s mobile plans in more detail.
UQ mobile is a mobile service provided by UQ Communications Inc. and is a subsidiary of one of Japan’s top three major mobile carriers, au.
Its best feature is that even though it is an MVNO (mobile virtual network operator), it uses au’s network so the network connection is stable and fast.
In this article, we have created an English guide for UQ mobile.
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“I am interested in au’s Mobile Plans and have read the homepage but it is too difficult to understand…”
This might be what you’re thinking.
In this article, we are going to explain the plans that au provides in a simple and easy-to-understand way (the unlimited data plan and the small data plan).
After reading this article, you will understand the cost, network speed, coverage, and other things you should know before registering for an au cellphone plan.
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Are you interested in Rakuten Mobile plans (or Rakuten SIM card plans)?
Offering affordable monthly plans that include unlimited data, Rakuten Mobile is a popular cellphone service in Japan.
Outside of Rakuten’s service area, the WiFi connection will change to au and then you can only use monthly 5GB of data. There also is no guarantee that all the operations on your phone will be able to work.
In this article, we will be providing all the information you need to know about Rakuten Mobile plans.
In this article, we will introduce 10 of the smartphones we recommend among the phones currently available for purchase from SoftBank.
SoftBank is one of the 3 largest mobile carriers in Japan, and they offer a wide variety of phones and phone plans.
However, with the sheer amount of different models, it’s hard to know what to choose.
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Are you interested in picking up a new phone? Wondering what devices will be right for you?
In this article, we will recommend 10 devices among the smartphones available from docomo.
This article also introduces docomo plans and instructions on how to buy a phone from them. Their official website has little information in English, so there may be many people who want some guidance.
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The current number of users on NTT docomo, au, and SoftBank in Japan is quite high. Within this number of smartphone users, there are those who are thinking, “Is it me, or is my cellphone bill pretty high?” or “Is there any way to lower my monthly cellphone bill?” Have you had any of these thoughts or similar ones cross your mind when staring at your cellphone bill? Such as…
If you’re reading this, you most likely have a smartphone and are planning a trip to Japan — that means you need data. Tourist SIM Cards are a great way to stay connected after you land in Japan, but with so many options, it really can be difficult to compare. If you’re shopping around for a plan, it’s important to understand what to compare before making your decision. READ MORE
*Updated on March 21st, 2024.
So you’re coming to Japan and you want to be sure that you’ll always have internet access when you need it. Free WiFi can be surprisingly difficult to find in Japan, even in big cities like Tokyo. So before your trip, it’s a good idea to make arrangements so you’ll be able to stay connected wherever you go. The two main options for short-term visitors are renting a prepaid SIM card or pocket WiFi in Japan, but which one is right for you? If you’re confused about the differences between the two, we’ve broken down the advantages and disadvantages of each one. READ MORE