Differences from Roaming
Roaming is simple and convenient, although its cost and transmission rates do not match those of WiFi routers.
Roaming is a connection method made using your smart phone.
It is convenient because you do not need to replace your SIM card or carry a WiFi router with you, but it’s very expensive. You must be careful not to connect with the wrong telecommunications carrier or you will be billed with a hefty fee. Also, in many cases, transmission rates in high traffic areas slow down so much that you can’t use the internet at all.
Differences Between Roaming & WiFi Routers
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 NINJA WiFi |
 Roaming |
Fees |
¥990(tax included) / day |
Flat rate per day may be no data capping depends on your telecommunications carrier Roaming Rates for Major Telecommunications Companies in Japan |
Transmission Rates |
4G/LTE |
3G or 4G/LTE |
Data Volume |
UNLIMITED* |
depends on your telecommunications carrier may have no data caps or may cap at only a handful of MB |
Areas of Connectivity |
All over Japan |
All over Japan |
Portability |
Pocket-sized |
Uses your smart phone |
※Please be aware that exceeding 3GB in a day can result in a loss of speed and possibly a temporary loss of connection.
Roaming Rates for Major Telecommunications Companies in Japan (Surveyed May 2015)
USD |
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Verizon |
AT&T |
Telsa |
Singtel |
Rogers |
Chunghwa Telecom |
China Mobile |
SMS |
$0.50 |
$0.50 |
$0.59 |
$0.60 |
$0.62 |
$0.33 |
$0.11 |
1 MB |
$20.48 |
$19.96 |
$2.37 |
$18.73 |
$0.83 |
$1.30 |
$0.32 |
500 KB |
$10.24 |
$9.98 |
$1.19 |
$9.37 |
$0.41 |
$0.65 |
$0.16 |
300 KB |
$6.14 |
$5.99 |
$0.71 |
$5.62 |
$0.25 |
$0.39 |
$0.10 |
Skype for 10 minutes |
$102.40 |
$99.80 |
$11.86 |
$93.66 |
$4.13 |
$6.51 |
$1.61 |
Packet Discount Plan (Monthly) |
$25.00/100MB |
$30.00/120MB $60.00/300MB $120.00/800MB |
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*Listed price includes tax.
JPY |
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Verizon |
AT&T |
Telsa |
Singtel |
Rogers |
Chunghwa Telecom |
China Mobile |
SMS |
¥60 |
¥60 |
¥71 |
¥72 |
¥74 |
¥39 |
¥13 |
1 MB |
¥2,458 |
¥2,395 |
¥285 |
¥2,248 |
¥99 |
¥156 |
¥39 |
500 KB |
¥1,229 |
¥1,198 |
¥142 |
¥1,124 |
¥50 |
¥78 |
¥19 |
300 KB |
¥737 |
¥719 |
¥85 |
¥674 |
¥30 |
¥47 |
¥12 |
Skype for 10 minutes |
¥12,288 |
¥11,976 |
¥1,424 |
¥11,239 |
¥495 |
¥781 |
¥193 |
300 MB |
¥737,280 |
¥718,560 |
¥85,425 |
¥674,362 |
¥29,717 |
¥46,881 |
¥11,593 |
Packet Discount Plan (Monthly) |
¥3,000/100MB |
¥3,600/120MB ¥7,200/300MB ¥14,400/800MB |
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