Japan sim card

[raintr33]

I had asked airsim about the difference between Docomo and SoftBank package. This is their reply below. After much thought, i will be getting Docomo for my wife and SoftBank for myself, in case signals are weak in some areas for one carrier but not the other we are still covered.


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For Japan Docomo it comes with data limit (eg: 1/2/3/5GB) and Japan Softbank comes with unlimited data with fair usage policy.

The difference between the two Softbank 4G data has dailyÂ*500MBÂ*data at 4G speed before the internet access speed slow down and 4G MAX hasÂ*1GBÂ*data. Both package at slower speed remained unlimited data for accessing to WhatsApp, Google App or other App that required less internet bandwidth. The internet speed will be reset back to 4G speed after 0000hrs Singapore time the next day.

For recommendation to casual visitors using GPS/maps and WhatsApps is to purchase the Softbank Max 4G data.



Posted from PCWX using Mi 9T Pro

 

[icequeenn]

Help! Why does the Japan SIM card bought from Changi Recommeds not work? Using iPhone 6. Went to the indicated website on the card, but it says document not found in server.

 

[darkmatt]

I had asked airsim about the difference between Docomo and SoftBank package. This is their reply below. After much thought, i will be getting Docomo for my wife and SoftBank for myself, in case signals are weak in some areas for one carrier but not the other we are still covered.


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For Japan Docomo it comes with data limit (eg: 1/2/3/5GB) and Japan Softbank comes with unlimited data with fair usage policy.

The difference between the two Softbank 4G data has dailyÂ*500MBÂ*data at 4G speed before the internet access speed slow down and 4G MAX hasÂ*1GBÂ*data. Both package at slower speed remained unlimited data for accessing to WhatsApp, Google App or other App that required less internet bandwidth. The internet speed will be reset back to 4G speed after 0000hrs Singapore time the next day.

For recommendation to casual visitors using GPS/maps and WhatsApps is to purchase the Softbank Max 4G data.



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the slow down for is really really bad.. do not hit the limit pls

 

[vaxvms]

eve after choosing between docomo or softbank, one still need to know iszit using MVNO
my experience MVNO when going deep into mountain area bo signal liao
starhub happy SIM no issue into mountain

but nowaday seller dun put APN on info page so we will not know iszit piggyback on telco or direct

in short if city area cheap prepaid card is ok
if go up mountain /rural area try to get a better card

 

[TonyDelPiero]

eve after choosing between docomo or softbank, one still need to know iszit using MVNO
my experience MVNO when going deep into mountain area bo signal liao
starhub happy SIM no issue into mountain

but nowaday seller dun put APN on info page so we will not know iszit piggyback on telco or direct

in short if city area cheap prepaid card is ok
if go up mountain /rural area try to get a better card

that is an interesting insight from you.

 

[raintr33]

I just returned from Japan, let me share my experience.
To increase our chances of getting signal, I took SoftBank while my wife had Docomo. Throughout our 2 weeks in Japan, we generally had no issue with signals either in cities like Tokyo or Kyoto, or in mountainous regions but this could also be that we are mostly in touristy areas.
My usage was mostly web browsing and Google map GPS, the data limit was sufficient for our use.

I have used Airsim for the past 2 years and am very satisfied with their quality and value so far.


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[OnePunch!!]

The starhub prepaid roam I saw git a $15 plan but the data roam I want is the $18 or $25 plan data roan so I TOP up $3 to opt for the $18 data roam plan enough ,.?

 

[vaxvms]

The starhub prepaid roam I saw git a $15 plan but the data roam I want is the $18 or $25 plan data roan so I TOP up $3 to opt for the $18 data roam plan enough ,.?

https://www.starhub.com/personal/mobile/mobile-phones-plans/prepaid-cards/happy-roam.html


yes.......if intend to travel few time again get $50 card more value

else top up accordingly

 

[evildoctor]

Anybody has recommendation for any ways or SIM card plans that I can call back to Singapore while in Japan? Like a cheaper plans. Not using WhatsApp calls etc.

 

[raintr33]

Anybody has recommendation for any ways or SIM card plans that I can call back to Singapore while in Japan? Like a cheaper plans. Not using WhatsApp calls etc.

How abt Skype? It can call landlines too.

Posted from PCWX using Mi 9T Pro

 

[purpleberry]

Anybody has recommendation for any ways or SIM card plans that I can call back to Singapore while in Japan? Like a cheaper plans. Not using WhatsApp calls etc.

Some hotels have mobile phones you can borrow and take out. It's called Handy and some include SG inside their free-to-call list. Can call mobile phones too.

 

[vaxvms]

Some hotels have mobile phones you can borrow and take out. It's called Handy and some include SG inside their free-to-call list. Can call mobile phones too.

not very useful this iphone
try it in swiss but signal like errr errr

 

[ApexMan]

Anybody has recommendation for any ways or SIM card plans that I can call back to Singapore while in Japan? Like a cheaper plans. Not using WhatsApp calls etc.

Tpg Voice app if u. Got a tpg sim

 

[ApexMan]

not very useful this iphone
try it in swiss but signal like errr errr

Which iPhone
Maybe the nework coverage bad as iPhone still on intel so signal notvas strong as qualcoom

 

[vaxvms]

Which iPhone
Maybe the nework coverage bad as iPhone still on intel so signal notvas strong as qualcoom

i mean the free handy iphone provide by hotel

 

[laylaljingjing]

I use the icc Sim during my last trip. Quite reliable despite me using data to watch football for 2 nights

Hi~~ i am thinking of buying ICC also but there are few types, do you remember which ICC japan card did you buy? Is it the softbank telco one? tia!

 

[vaxvms]

Hi~~ i am thinking of buying ICC also but there are few types, do you remember which ICC japan card did you buy? Is it the softbank telco one? tia!

i only used docomo as so far reliable for the past 80-90 japan trips...most are bzi trip of cos

 

[mamboberg]

So far so good.. But my nephew been using it and experiencing slow down cause he has been using it for video. After researching online, it seems there's a cap of 6gb for 3 days and will reset after the 3rd. Not sure how it works bit it's unlimited with a cap

Hi~~ i am thinking of buying ICC also but there are few types, do you remember which ICC japan card did you buy? Is it the softbank telco one? tia!

 

[vaxvms]

3g unlimited
4g depend on card

 

[charlesdygreat]

For me, try this one bro - NTT Docomo is the largest mobile network in Japan, covering more of the country than either AU or SoftBank. I go this!