DOCOMO to Launch Prepaid SIM Service for Foreign Visitors to Japan
2017年6月26日 - 2:52PM
JCN Newswire (英)
NTT DOCOMO, INC., will launch a new prepaid SIM service called
'Japan Welcome SIM' that will allow foreign travelers to access the
Internet through the DOCOMO network during their stay in Japan,
starting July 1st, 2017. Travelers can apply for the service online
via a dedicated website prior to leaving their home country and
retrieve the SIM card from a location such as Narita, Haneda or
Kansai International airport upon arrival in Japan. The SIM card,
available in regular, micro and nano formats, provides users with
access to DOCOMO's network for 15 days and is compatible with
smartphones and tablets without the need for APN settings.
DOCOMO will be offering three 15-day plans as part of this service,
including Plan Zero, Plan 1000 and Plan 1700. Plan Zero (available
from Oct. 2017) will allow users to access the Internet for free at
128 Kbps in exchange for viewing a certain number of video
advertisements and filling out a survey prior to arriving in Japan.
At Yen1000, Plan 1000 will give users ad-free access at 128 Kbps,
while paying a further Yen700 for Plan 1700 will provide increased
download speeds (up to 682 Mbps) for the first 500 MB used.
Users can continue to enjoy high-speed access by recharging their
SIMs for an additional Yen200/100 MB or Yen700/500 MB (prices
excluding tax). Alternatively, users can recharge their SIMs for
free through a variety of methods such as watching video
advertisements and filling in surveys.
How to use:
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Applications for 'Japan Welcome SIM' can be made through the
official website:
New windowhttps://docomo.prepaid-sim.jp/lp/index.html(in Japanese
only)
(Support available in English, Chinese (Traditional and
Simplified), Korean, Thai, and Japanese):
As part of DOCOMO's "+d" initiative to create new value through
collaboration, DOCOMO partners will be able to sell the 'Japan
Welcome SIM' to foreign travelers visiting Japan in conjunction
with their own services. This B2B2C service will initially be
offered in partnership with Tokyu Hotels and Booking.com, with
DOCOMO looking to gradually expand its partner base moving forward.
Partners will have the choice of a 'set offer' or 'count free'
service.
Set Offer service:
This will allow companies such as hotels, travel agencies and
airlines to sell the 'Japan Welcome SIM'' together with their own
accommodation and tour plans.
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Count Free service:
This service provides high-speed data to customers of partner
companies while disregarding data volumes, when the partner
company's web services or applications are used.
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With an increasing number of travelers visiting Japan ahead of the
year 2020, DOCOMO is striving to support foreign visitors as well
as businesses with services directed toward inbound tourism. The
'Japan Welcome SIM' initiative is just one of the many ways that
DOCOMO is creating a more comfortable environment for all visitors
to Japan.
Companies interested in selling the 'Japan Welcome SIM' or
advertising through the service can receive further information
through the following website: New
windowhttps://docomo.prepaid-sim.jp/lp/index.html(in Japanese
only)
SIM card and packaging design:
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About NTT DOCOMO
NTT DOCOMO provides innovative, convenient and secure mobile
services that enable smarter living for each customer. The company
serves over 65 million mobile customers in Japan via advanced
wireless networks, including a nationwide 3G network and one of the
world's first commercial LTE networks. Leveraging its unique
capabilities as a mobile operator, DOCOMO is a leading developer of
cutting-edge technologies for NFC mobile payments, mobile GPS,
mobile TV, intuitive mobile assistance, environmental monitoring,
smart grids and much more. Overseas, the company provides technical
and operational expertise to eight mobile operators and other
partner companies. NTT DOCOMO is listed on the Tokyo (9437) and New
York (DCM) stock exchanges. Please visit
https://www.nttdocomo.co.jp/english/ for more information.
Source: NTT DOCOMO
Contact:
NTT DOCOMO
International PR
Public Relations Department
Tel: +81-3-5156-1366
Fax: +81-3-5501-3408
URL: www.nttdocomo.com
Contact: https://nes.nttdocomo.co.jp/PINQ01/showinquiry.do
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