eConnect Japan

eConnect Japan - Prepaid SIM Card Plans

Prepaid SIM Cards for Overseas Residents

Even those who do not have an address in Japan can purchase online.

Due to covid-19, the number of companies offering Prepaid SIMs for travelers and short-stay visitors to Japan has decreased. Due to the declining demand for prepaid SIM cards, the prices and services of prepaid SIM cards have been changing. The demand for Prepaid SIM cards has also been affected by the decline in demand, and the products have changed.

Where to purchase eConnect Japan Prepaid SIM Card

You can perchace eConnect Japan - Prepaid SIM Card at the many places.
*Sale price of "Prepaid SIM card" vary depending on the shop.
Sales Location

Prepaid SIM Card Vending Machines

• Prepaid SIM card vending machines at Narita Airport
• Prepaid SIM card vending machines at Kansai Airport

Compatibility

To be connected with the internet in Japan, 3G or 4G enabled devices are required.
2G (GSM only) phones are not usable as Japan doesn't provide the 2G network.

4G (FDD-LTE)

Frequency
Band 1 (2100 Mhz) : Most Area
Band 19 (800 Mhz) : Rural Areas, Mountains, Lakes
Band 21 (1500 Mhz) : All Cities (incl. Tokyo, Osaka, Nagoya)
Band 3 (1700 Mhz) : Tokyo, Osaka, Nagoya

3G (W-CDMA / UMTS / HSDPA / HSUPA)

Frequency
Band 1 (2100 Mhz) : Most Area
Band 9 (1700 GHz/1800GHz) : Tokyo,Osaka,Nagoya
Band 19 (800 Mhz) : Rural Areas, Mountains, Lakes

Android / Windows Phone / Apple Devices

Every 3G enabled device is compatible with band 1, which is used for roaming. Compatibility for band 19 depends on your devices.
Band 19 is often used to cover rural areas.
In cities, most areas are covered by band 1.

Since 2006 the "Mobile Phone Improper Use Prevention Act" requires anyone who intends to buy a voice-call-capable SIM card (prepaid or postpaid) to show a proper identification which indicates that he/she has a residential (permanent) address in Japan. A hotel address is not sufficient for this purpose.
All foreigners must have an alien registration to purchase a voice SIM.
As a tourist without a visa which permits to stay for more than 90 days, you won't get one. So you cannot obtain any local cellphone SIM with a voice-call, under your name, period.

Prepaid SIM card Providers in Japan

IIJ

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b-mobile

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WirelessGate

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JP Mobile

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BIGLOBE

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Telecom Square

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JPSIM

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CDJapan Rental

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DHA Corporation

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Pick up Rental Wi-Fi

LightPocket Rental WiFi

LightPocket is a rental service for mobile WiFi routers and Data SIM card that can be used when traveling around Japan. They can deliver to your hotel or you can pick it up at the airport. Choose the plan that best suits the period of your stay! They offer reliable, reasonably priced services for international students and expats to Japan.

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