Japan Mobile Carrier News Digest - February 19, 2026

News from 1 carrier: ahamo will shift online ID checks for new/MNP sign-ups to IC-chip reading from Mar 12, ahead of an April rule change.

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Japan Mobile Carrier News Digest - February 19, 2026

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News from 1 carrier: ahamo will shift online ID checks for new/MNP sign-ups to IC-chip reading from Mar 12, ahead of an April rule change.

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  • Articles: 1
  • Carriers: 1
  • Date: 2026-02-19

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ahamo announced that from March 12, 2026, identity verification for new contracts and MNP switching on the ahamo site will move to an IC-chip reading process, aligning with revisions to the anti-fraud mobile phone regulations taking effect April 1. Customers will need an IC-enabled ID (such as My Number Card, driver’s license, residence card, or special permanent resident certificate), an NFC-capable smartphone, and the latest ahamo app. Verification will be limited to JPKI or IC-based eKYC, ending document upload and selfie-based eKYC, and some IDs or address-mismatch cases will no longer be accepted online.

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