Japan sim card?

[Hisashiburi]

Just install the Ubigi app. Then just follow the instructions to set up eSim.

Need to install an app too?

Nowadays...dont know which apps are safe...lol

 

[Gixxerfied]

Need to install an app too?
Nowadays...dont know which apps are safe...lol

yes..ubigi app from app store or play store.

typically not 3rd party download and install is fine.

 

[szeli]

Has anyone tried Airalo? It is mentioned as the fastest based on this website:

https://tokyocheapo.com/business/internet/esim-japan-travel/

it was between Ubigi and Airalo for me. went with Ubigi because more 5G connections. you can read the reviews. can PM me for discount code if you’re getting

 

[x3nor_S]

For ubigi we sign the plan on the day we reach our destination?

 

[szeli]

For ubigi we sign the plan on the day we reach our destination?

for Japan you can prepare in advance. plan doesn’t start until you touch down and connect. I did mine like a week before. give yourself some time in case you have issues signing up etc..

 

[ragnarok95]

For Japan:
Airalo: Kddi/Softbank
Ubigi: DoCoMo

 

[Hisashiburi]

Airalo and Ubigi both required to use their apps?

How do u pay for the usage?
Also through their app?

tks

 

[Quasar]

For ubigi we sign the plan on the day we reach our destination?

Just to clarify Ubigi data doesn’t start till you reach the destination you purchased.

But the validity of the plan starts from time of purchase. Unless you are really in Japan for a month, activating the plan a few days before you reach shouldn’t matter if u going for the one time 10gb plan as it’s for 30 days.

 

[ragnarok95]

They are paid using your phone wallet.

 

[70niner]

A brief FR on my experience using Ubigi e-sim on my recent trip

- Bought the 10GB plan and activated on the day of my flight
- The 5G experience was decent but the battery drain is quite significant
- I normally use the data for Google maps wayfinding, Google searches and social media outside of my hotel; nothing too data-consuming like streaming videos
- At the end of my 11-day trip, still have around 3GB remaining

Conclusion: I had a very positive experience and will consider using Ubigi again when going to Japan again

 

[twinklingstars]

My phone doesn't support esim. Is it better to buy the SIM card at ICC or when I touched down in Narita? Are the SIM cards cheaper in Tokyo? Thank u.

 

[szeli]

My phone doesn't support esim. Is it better to buy the SIM card at ICC or when I touched down in Narita? Are the SIM cards cheaper in Tokyo? Thank u.

don’t think the sims are cheaper there

 

[twinklingstars]

don’t think the sims are cheaper there

Thanks, I will get it at ICC then.

 

[oceanicmanta]

5 days into my trip

Yoowifi (softbank) n Giga both working fine

Tomorrow will start testing Airalo n ICC SIM

 

[Hisashiburi]

5 days into my trip

Yoowifi (softbank) n Giga both working fine

Tomorrow will start testing Airalo n ICC SIM

Lol u got so many esims?

 

[shadow84]

Now in Sapporo, ICC is quite good at 4G so far. Shall test at sub urban from Sun onwards for its signal

 

[saffronsatire]

Lol u got so many esims?

I recall he's traveling in big group this round

 

[broskel]

Anyone used Ubigi in Sapporo? How is the network like?

 

[Quasar]

Anyone used Ubigi in Sapporo? How is the network like?

NTT connection, didn't experience dead zones in the urban areas. 5G in a lot of places.

Even had 4g connection in the undersea tunnel between Hokkaido and Honshu.

 

[ZigguratZ]

For those bros who have used ubig,i What's the currency you all paid in? USD or JPY?

Does ubig support hotspot as well?