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Mobile Services in Japan

A neutral map of the main networks, their online-focused plans, sub-brands, and low-cost SIMs.

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Neutral by designThis site does not rank carriers or recommend one. The aim is to show how sign-up and support differ, so you can match a plan to how you want to be helped.

Networks (own infrastructure)

DOCOMO (standard)Standard plan

NTT DOCOMO network

Full store procedure
au (standard)Standard plan

au network

Full store procedure
SoftBank (standard)Standard plan

SoftBank network

Full store procedure
Rakuten MobileStandard plan

Rakuten Mobile network (with partner-network roaming in some areas)

Full store procedure

Online-focused plans

ahamoOnline-focused plan

NTT DOCOMO network

Paid store assistance
povo2.0Online-focused plan

au network

No store support
LINEMOOnline-focused plan

SoftBank network

No store support

Sub-brands

UQ mobileSub-brand

au network

Full store procedure
Y!mobileSub-brand

SoftBank network

Full store procedure

Low-cost SIM (MVNO)

Low-cost SIM (MVNO)Low-cost SIM (MVNO)

Rented capacity on a major network — speeds can drop at busy times

Check with the store

“Big carrier” does not mean “full store service”

Network

au network

Coverage and call quality come from here.

Support channel

App, chat and website only. No shop counter.

Where you get help is a separate question from whose network you are on.

Related guides

Related guides

Carrier, Brand, Plan — What's the Difference?Online-only / Online-focused PlansStore Support Explained

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योजनाका नाम, मूल्य र सर्तहरू 2026-08-29 (JST) सम्म लिङ्क गरिएका आधिकारिक स्रोतसँग जाँच गरिएका छन्। सर्त बदलिन सक्छन्; आवेदनअघि आधिकारिक पृष्ठ पुष्टि गर्नुहोस्।

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