Japan Pocket WiFi Rental
If you are bringing your laptop computer to use the internet, bear in mind that-
- in Japan you will find very few free WiFi hotspots that you can use without a password.
- many of the major hotels in Japan charge for internet connection.
We have some pocket WiFis (also known as MiFis / portable WiFi routers), which you can use in your hotel room or when you are out and about.
You just switch on, enter a password to connect, and you can get a wireless connection to the internet with up to 5 devices (laptops, tablets, smartphones) in a 10 metre (30 foot) radius.
Compared to a USB WiFi connection (dongle) or mobile data card, pocket WiFi's have several advantages- ;
- there is no need for software installation.
- you can use with tablets and smartphones.
- you can use up to 5 devices at the same time.
There are various types in Japan and we have selected two for our customers (with good feedback from users) :
Type A) B-Mobile pocket WiFi, working off the Docomo 3G cell phone network.
This has has a wider service area (and customers have said they have used on trains) although it is a little slower - fine for email and basic internet use but not fast enough for moving images ( eg YouTube / Skype).
If renting just the pocket WiFi- Yen 5900 for up to one week, then Yen 300 per day.
If also renting a phone - Yen 3900 for up to one week, then Yen 300 per day.
Type B) BIC Wimax pocket WiFi, working off the data-only Wimax broadband signal.
This is faster (fine for moving images) but the service area is rather more limited (unlikely to work in the countryside or on trains).
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If renting just the pocket WiFi- Yen 6900 for up to one week, then Yen 300 per day.
If also renting a phone - Yen 4900 for up to one week, then Yen 300 per day.
The rental charge includes shipping both ways and unlimited use (no extra data charge).
Coming from abroad with a laptop (or another electric appliance) you may need an adaptor so that the plug you have fits into a Japanese electrical socket- to check, click here.
(Note that for laptops there should be no need for a voltage converter, as almost all laptops are multi-voltage and will operate on voltages ranging from 100 to 240 volts and also 50Hz to 60Hz - this may not be the case with other appliances you have).
