Is there a SIM card in Japan that provides slow (128 kb/s or so) but cheap Internet service?
Is there a SIM card in Japan that provides slow (128 kb/s or so) but cheap Internet service?
I will go to Osaka soon. I am looking for a SIM card that can provide slow but cheap Internet (elsewhere in Asia you can usually get a card like that for a few dollars).
Is such a SIM card available, pre-paid or otherwise?
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Is there a SIM card in Japan that provides slow (128 kb/s or so) but cheap Internet service?
Currently DoCoMo provides a ~10 USD (1080 JPY) SIM with 128 kbps data (for 20 days from first use), called the "Japan Welcome SIM": https://wow-j.com/en/sim_wifi/
You can use your smartphone at a communication speed of 128 kbps regardless of your data volume.
You can watch (tourism?) videos/ads to "earn" high-speed data. The limited-speed data is always available and unmetered. You can also pay for extra high-speed data, though the prices are a bit higher than other providers per-GB.
This has been available since late 2017 and will likely be available through 2020 at a minimum.
There's also a completely free variant, but it must be picked up in specific (less-popular?) regions. They appear to be sponsored by local companies, probably to attract tourists: https://wow-j.com/en/sim_wifi/plan0/
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Which is the cheapest SIM card in Japan?
Here are 5 cheap Japanese SIM cards that are recommended for foreigners.- Mobal.
- IIJmio.
- JP SMART SIM.
- Rakuten Mobile.
- LINEMO.
Is there unlimited data in Japan?
Unlimited cell phone plans in Japan There are also hard limits on tethering and data sharing. For example, the unlimited plan on SoftBank has a limit of 30GB. Docomo has no limit on tethering. At the moment, none of the MVNOs offers a true unlimited plan, although the standard volume of data has risen hugely in 2021.How much does SIM card cost in Japan?
What Is The Average Fee? Data+Voice SIM cards start at around \uffe52,200 for 5GB per month, often requiring a 6-12-month-contract (some companies have a 3-months contract). Calls costs from around 20 yen per 30 seconds, but this varies significantly by the company.What Sim Does Japan use?
IIJmio: Called Japan Travel SIMs, IIJmio SIMs are available at airports and electronic stores countrywide. Other plans also available.Faster Internet for FREE in 30 seconds - No... Seriously
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From my quite extensive experience in Japan, you won't find much below 20 USD - 2,000 JPY. There's no market for slow internet, especially in Japan. I used to buy bmobile SIM cards, but I've switched to China Unicom cards, which I can buy in HK before leaving. They cost, for Japan, 90 HKD - 11 USD right now, when bought online.
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