The best SIM for Oakhouse users! Introducing Mobal
We’ve teamed up with Mobal to make life in Japan easier for newcomers to Japan! Mobal's Japan SIM cards are crafted especially for foreigners, and applying is a simple - all in English. You can get your SIM or eSIM at any of their 19 pick-up locations across the country. Having a Japanese mobile number is crucial for life in Japan, from signing up for apps to accessing services.
Introduction to the Service
1. Japan SIM card/eSIM for foreigners
Mobal's Japan SIM card and eSIM options are perfect for foreigners. With these, you can make calls and send SMS with your own Japanese 070, 080 or 090. They operate on networks from major carriers like SoftBank and Docomo, so you’ll get great coverage pretty much everywhere in Japan.
If you have a Japanese mobile number, you can register as a contact to receive text messages and calls without any issues. You can easily sign up for a SIM right on Mobal’s English website and pick it up from one of their 19 pick-up locations, including airports and tourist centres. Plus, when you get your SIM card or eSIM, there's no need to upload any ID at signup—just show your passport or residence card. Mobal offers flexible plans with no cancellation fees, so you can change your options or cancel anytime through your MyAccount page.
Japan SIM Card/eSIM for Foreigners with a Mobile Number
Pricing for Mobal SIM Card with a Mobile Number
Why Mobal's SIM/eSIM is a great option for Oakhouse residents
- Get a Local Phone Number: Having a Japan mobile phone number is very helpful. Not only can you use it for data, but you can also make calls and send SMS. This means you’ll be easily reachable and can manage things like SMS authentication without any stress.
- Wide Coverage Across Japan: When you use a SIM card or eSIM from trusted networks like SoftBank or Docomo, you’ll get excellent coverage throughout most areas in Japan. That means you can travel with confidence.
- Simple Application Process: Applying for a SIM card or eSIM is simple.The website is all in English, and there’s dedicated customer support in both English and Chinese. This means you won't have to worry about language barriers—everything is designed to be user-friendly for foreigners.
- Convenient Pick-up Locations: You can pick up your Japan SIM/eSIM at 19 different counters located throughout Japan, including major airports. All you need is to bring your passport or residence card for identification.
- Free Shipping to 24 Countries: Mobal offers free shipping for SIM cards to 24 countries, so you can get your Japan SIM/eSIM sent to your home before you even step foot in Japan, making your travel planning even easier.
- Same-Day Pick-up Options : If you apply during business hours, you can pick up your SIM on the very same day.
- No Cancellation Fees: With Mobal, you can have a Japanese mobile number for as long as you need without worrying about cancellation fees. Decide to change or cancel your plan? You can do that anytime through your account.
- Flexible Data Plans: Mobal offers plans tailored to your needs, with up to 30GB per month available.
30, 60, and 90-day plans that allow short-term visitors to have a Japanese Phone number
Offer two plans: a medium-term stay plan for 30 to 90 days and a long-term stay plan for 90
days or more. The mid-term stay plan is recommended for those who already know the number of days they will be in Japan.
Why You Need a Japanese Mobile Number
In Japan, having a phone number is essential for many official processes and service applications. Plus, more and more services require SMS verification during sign-ups and logins. So, securing your Japan mobile number upon arrival will really simplify your experience and help you navigate everything smoothly.
In short, getting a Mobal Japan SIM card/eSIM is a great choice for anyone visiting. It keeps you connected and makes your stay much more enjoyable!
Click here to ship/pick up your SIM card with mobile number!
※Available for pickup at counters throughout Japan.
Click here for eSIM with Japanese mobile number!※For eSIM, shipping/receiving the access code required for activation
2. Data Only SIMs/eSIMs Japan
Mobal's tourist SIMs and eSIMs offer a wide range of data-only plans, ranging from 8 to 31
days, and up to 100GB of data. Users can choose a physical SIM card or a data eSIM and pick the perfect plan for their trip.
Mobal Data-Only Japan SIM/eSIM Lineup
In addition, the data-only Japan SIM cards/eSIMs do not require users to upload their ID,
meaning the data-only eSIM can be delivered within minutes via email. Physical SIMs can be
picked up the same day as they're ordered at Mobal's pick-up points around Japan.
Pricing for Mobal SIM Card with a Mobile Number
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Order and receive your data-only SIM card here!
Available for pickup at counters nationwide!
Get your data-only eSIM here!
3. Mobal Japan WiFi - Japan Pocket WiFi with Huge Data Allowances for Long-Term Residents
It's difficult for foreigners to get traditional fixed-line internet in Japan, so Mobal offers a pocket
WiFi service that you can use at home or on the go. The device connects to the networks of the
four major carriers, SoftBank, DoCoMo, au, and Rakuten, and offer three large-capacity plans:
100GB, 200GB, and 300GB. You can change or cancel your data plan from your Mobal
MyAccount. Plus, shipping to your home in Japan is free.
10% Off Monthly Fees
If you have a Mobal Voice+Data SIM or eSIM plan, you get 10% off the Mobal WiFi monthly fee
for as long as you have an active plan.
The WiFi Device is Yours to Keep
If you use Mobal WiFi for more than 3 months, you can keep your pocket WiFi device and use it
even after the contract ends. If you use it for less than 3 months, you can keep your pocket WiFi
device by paying an additional fee of 3,000 yen.
Japan Pocket WiFi is available here!
Free delivery to addresses within Japan!
Need a Japanese Phone Number? Voice Lite SIM/eSIM from Mobal is the perfect solution.
With Voice Lite, you get a Japanese mobile phone number (070/080/090) for just ¥990/month (tax incl.). A Japanese mobile number is essential for SMS verification when using apps like LINE, registering for delivery services and many other online services. Voice Lite supports phone calls (incl. emergency service numbers) & SMS messaging.
You can use up to 3GB of data per month, with the first 500MB free. If you exceed the included data allowance, you pay an additional ¥2,500 (tax included). It's perfect for anyone who doesn't require much data but still want the option to use data when needed.
Available as both a SIM and eSIM, Voice Lite can be picked up the same day at over 20 locations in Japan, including major airports. You can apply easily online in English and cancel anytime for free.
Affordable Voice SIM for Foreigners — VoiceLite, only ¥990/month
Affordable Voice eSIM for Foreigners — VoiceLite, only ¥990/month
Why Mobal?
Simple and easy to understand
Mobal makes it easy to get a Japan SIM/eSIM with a real Japanese phone number -something
that normally requires a complicated application process. With Mobal, it's easy for foreigners to
apply. All of Mobal's pricing plans are simple and clear to understand.
English or Chinese Customer Support
Customer support is available in English, Japanese and Chinese by native speakers, based at the Mobal headquarters in Japan and the UK.
Free shipping to 24 countries / SIM pickup nationwide
As well as offering same-day pick-up all over Japan, Mobal also delivers to 24 countries with free
shipping. That means it's possible to receive a Japan SIM in your home country before leaving
Japan and start using it immediately after arriving in Japan.
Mobal Japan WiFi offers free shipping to any address in Japan.
Simple Payment
You can pay by debit card, credit card, PayPal, MobalPay card (the prepaid payment card
designed for foreign residents in Japan by Mobal), or Alipay (popular in China). Unlike a lot of Japanese providers, you do not need a bank account in Japan to sign up for Mobal.
Mobal's Charity Promise
Mobell Communications, the operator of Mobal, has established non-profit organizations in
Japan and the United Kingdom to support people in Malawi by providing food, building schools,
and creating jobs so that people can live independently. The majority of Mobal's profits are
donated to these life-changing projects. By using Mobal's services, you are supporting the future
of Malawi and engaging in a sustainable society.
Find out more at: https://www.mobal.com/ourvision/
Please apply via the URL below.
Click here to ship/pick up your SIM card with mobile number!
※Available for pickup at counters throughout Japan.
Click here for eSIM with Japanese mobile number!※For eSIM, shipping/receiving the access code required for activation
Order and receive your data-only SIM card here!
Available for pickup at counters nationwide!
Get your data-only eSIM here!
Japan Pocket WiFi is available here!
Free delivery to addresses within Japan!
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