Traveling fom the US to Japan, could I bring my own phone?

Traveling fom the US to Japan, could I bring my own phone? - Person Holding Smartphone

I'll be traveling from the US to Japan soon for vacation, and I'm wondering if I should be bringing my iPhone 6 Plus (Verizon, LTE).

Will my phone be compatible with the network there, and will the SIM format be compatible as well? Could I find prepaid SIM cards I can put in my iPhone?

I'll be needing voice, data, and texting capabilities (I'm not a heavy user).

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Best Answer

Not all US phones will work in Japan, but (as the Japan Guide suggests) most modern 3G and 4G phones do. Specifically, the phone needs to support 3G UMTS 2100 MHz, 3G CDMA2000 800 MHz, or LTE band 1. According to this blog post the iPhone 6 will have no problem working in Japan if it is unlocked.

As for getting a sim card; the last two times I visited I pre-purchased data-only sim cards from eConnectJapan and found them to work well. They offer all of the standard sim sizes; nano, micro, and standard. I picked mine up at the Narita post office upon landing, but you can also have them delivered to your hotel/residence. The only downside is that the network (it may be a nation-wide policy) has a fair usage policy according to which they severely restrict your speeds if you use more than 360 MB in 3 days.



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Can you use American phones in Japan?

Yes, you'll be able to use your mobile/cellphone throughout most of Japan, though remote and isolated areas may have inferior mobile coverage. If you wish to stay connected for the majority of your trip, consider purchasing a prepaid SIM card for the duration of your journey.

What should I do with my phone when I travel internationally?

Here are your easiest options.
  • Put your phone in airplane mode. Only use it (besides features such as the camera) when you can connect to Wi-Fi. ...
  • Get an international plan. Every phone carrier offers its customers international plans, which vary. ...
  • Buy a prepaid SIM card.


    • Will my unlocked iPhone work in Japan?

    But it's 2019 so if your question is will my phone work in Japan with a Japanese sim then the answer is YES- if your phone is unlocked. If your phone is locked it's likely you'll not be able to use it outside your own country except on an expensive roaming plan so arrange to get it unlocked.

    Can you bring your phone to another country?

    International travel plans allow you to utilize your phone's apps, texting, maps, and other online features without having to pay for roaming rates. An international plan is a service that lets you use your phone in other countries. For instance, while most Verizon phones are global devices, some are not.


    Travel Tips Japan / Using your cell phone



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    Answer 2

    If you really need voice and text with a Japanese number, you don't have many options, as most "tourist SIMs" are data only. The only data+voice plans available to tourists (that I know of) are from Softbank and b-mobile. Your phone must be unlocked. Yes, it will be compatible with Japanese networks.

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