Japan is a unique country with an ancient culture, a large economy, and technological innovations that make valuable contributions to the world. It is only natural that millions of people want to visit or move to Japan each year. The challenge for them is finding an affordable and convenient mobile phone service to use while they are there, whether short-term or long-term.
Traditional mobile services using physical SIM cards require you to pay extra for an international plan to make calls and send texts overseas. If that’s not bad enough, you don’t even get a local phone number to use in Japan, which makes it difficult to access local services and support. Other carriers will only give you data to use internationally and not allow you to make calls.
Mobal eSIM Japan – The Perfect Solution for Visiting or Moving to Japan
An eSIM is a digital version of a physical SIM card. It allows you to bypass the traditional step of installing or swapping SIM cards to activate your phone. The eSIM service provider programs a unique eSIM profile into the eUICC chip of your smartphone. Then, you can access and manage your eSIM profile using software downloaded onto your smartphone.
Mobal’s eSIM Japan service can provide you with a local Japanese phone number to use at your destination to access local services and support options. You don’t need to worry about international charges or roaming service fees as you do with traditional carrier services. Instead, you can enjoy one low service rate for calling, texting, and accessing the internet on your smartphone in Japan.
eSIM Japan is compatible with any Apple or Android smartphone device with eSIM technology embedded into it, including the ones you bring from overseas. For example, an iPhone 14 or iPhone 15 from the United States will be compatible with the eSIM Japan service. You won’t need to purchase a new smartphone because the eSIM service is entirely software-based.
However, you must ensure your current mobile carrier, such as Verizon or AT&T, has unlocked your device. So, if your device is locked, try to get your existing carrier to unlock it before going to Japan. Most carriers automatically unlock mobile devices after they have been purchased and activated for at least 60 days to ensure the device was not lost or stolen. If your carrier still hasn’t unlocked your phone after this much time, call or visit your local carrier’s store to request that your device be unlocked.
No Contracts or Hidden Fees
eSIM Japan does not require you to enter into any contract whatsoever. The upfront cost is approximately ¥2,970 to activate your eSIM profile and then a monthly fee of at least ¥1,650 or more, depending on your chosen data plan. The monthly payment for a 1 GB data plan is ¥1,650, 5GB is ¥3,190, 10GB is ¥3,630, and 30GB is ¥4,378. Every eSIM service plan includes excellent coverage, a real Japanese phone number, free incoming calls & texts, a mobile hotspot, and free English language support.
There are no additional taxes, termination fees, activation fees, or other hidden charges. You only pay the advertised price plus any applicable taxes upfront. You won’t need to pay any added taxes later. That makes it easier to budget your communication expenses when coming to Japan.
Real Japanese Phone Number
The Mobal Japan Voice & Data eSIM plans will provide a 090, 080, or 070 Japanese phone number. You get free incoming calls and texts included with your plan, along with affordable outgoing calling and texting rates. You will find it much easier to access local services with a Japanese phone number, such as booking restaurant reservations, requesting emergency services, checking into hotels, and using delivery apps through your local phone number without any problems.
Fast and Dependable Docomo Network
eSIM Japan uses the super-fast and dependable Docomo 4G network rather than those slower and unreliable roaming networks. More than 99% of the Japanese population connects to the Docomo network for data mobile services, so you shouldn’t have connectivity issues anywhere in Japan. Your service will only slow down if you exceed the monthly limit of your data plan.
English Language Customer Support
Don’t worry if you have questions or inquiries regarding your eSIM plan. Mobal’s customer service team offers English language support from native English speakers to address your issues quickly and accurately. You will never feel stuck or frustrated with a question about your service because you can always rely on Mobal’s customer service.
Money Back Guarantee
Most travelers to Japan are more than happy with their eSIM Japan service. However, if you are unsatisfied with your service, Mobal offers a no-hassle money-back guarantee. That means you will receive a refund quickly and promptly if your service is unsatisfactory. Therefore, you have nothing to lose by trying out the eSIM Japan service.
Purchase and Install Online
Would you like to set up your eSIM plan before visiting Japan? Mobal lets you purchase and install your eSIM online to ensure you’re ready to go as soon as your plane lands in Japan. Mobal will send you an eSIM QR code to scan with your smartphone and begin the installation process. Once you finish the installation and activate your plan, you will be ready to use your eSIM service anywhere in Japan.
Conclusion
eSIM Japan is the perfect mobile communication service for anyone staying in Japan for the short or long term. Whether you plan to live, study, or work in Japan, you will find it much easier to access mobile services in this foreign country without feeling the typical stresses, pressures, and language barriers that most foreigners must go through.
The best part is that Mobal donates a significant portion of its profits to various charities. So, not only will using an eSIM service make your life easier in Japan, but it will also help make other people’s lives easier. How great is that?
