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| ===== Confirmed providers ===== | ===== Confirmed providers ===== |
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| * [[https://ifmobile.jp/|IFMobile]] confirmed in March, 2026. | |
| * At the time of writing, how they will handle the compliance changes in April 2026 are undetermined. | |
| * [[https://www.mobal.com/japan-esims/|Mobal]] **voice and data eSIM plans ONLY** support roaming SMS and voice, for a 990 yen fee per roaming **activation**. You must be on the docomo eSIM plans for this. SoftBank physical SIMs do not qualify. Sending phone calls and SMS is an additional fee, but receiving SMS outside of the country is free. | |
| * The cheaper "voice lite" plan does NOT support this feature even though it's an eSIM. | |
| ===== Plausibly working providers ===== | |
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| * [[https://www.sakuramobile.jp/|Sakura Mobile]] | * [[https://www.sakuramobile.jp/|Sakura Mobile]] |
| * [[https://support.sakuramobile.jp/hc/en-us/articles/360020533651-Can-I-use-the-Monthly-service-outside-of-Japan|Can I use the Monthly service outside of Japan?]] answer: yes for Voice+Data SIM/eSIM | * [[https://support.sakuramobile.jp/hc/en-us/articles/360020533651-Can-I-use-the-Monthly-service-outside-of-Japan|Can I use the Monthly service outside of Japan?]] answer: yes for Voice+Data SIM/eSIM |
| * [[https://support.sakuramobile.jp/hc/en-us/articles/40337436227225-Do-I-need-to-be-a-resident-to-apply-for-Monthly-contracts|Do I need to be a resident to apply for Monthly contracts?]] answer: "Rest assured, you do not need to be a resident in Japan to apply for our service and application with a passport is possible." | * [[https://support.sakuramobile.jp/hc/en-us/articles/40337436227225-Do-I-need-to-be-a-resident-to-apply-for-Monthly-contracts|Do I need to be a resident to apply for Monthly contracts?]] answer: "Rest assured, you do not need to be a resident in Japan to apply for our service and application with a passport is possible." |
| * Do you use Sakura Mobile? Help me confirm this! You can reach me at argo@fluctlight.net. I'd like to confirm this with one SMS and phone call. | * [[https://www.mobal.com/japan-esims/|Mobal]] **voice and data eSIM plans ONLY** support roaming SMS and voice, for a 990 yen fee per roaming **activation**. You must be on the docomo eSIM plans for this. SoftBank physical SIMs do not qualify. Sending phone calls and SMS is an additional fee, but receiving SMS outside of the country is free. |
| | * The cheaper "voice lite" plan does NOT support this feature even though it's an eSIM. |
| | * If your existing Mobal eSIM doesn't support this, contact Mobal support. |
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| | ===== Old providers ===== |
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| | * [[https://ifmobile.jp/|IFMobile]] works for existing subscribers, but did not complete activation for a new customer in April 2026. |
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| ===== Phone number only, cannot be used outside of Japan ===== | ===== Phone number only, cannot be used outside of Japan ===== |
| ===== MNP ===== | ===== MNP ===== |
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| Sakura Mobile and Mobal base offerings support MNP in and out. This is not using the one-stop flow though. You need an MNP reservation with at least 8 days left usually. | Sakura Mobile and Mobal base offerings support MNP in and out. This is not using the one-stop flow. You need an MNP reservation with at least 8 days left usually. |
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| HanaCell doesn’t support MNP, and Mobal’s cheaper voice offering doesn’t either. | HanaCell doesn’t support MNP, and Mobal’s cheaper voice offering doesn’t either. |
