Compare Plans (Rakuten vs Others)

Quick reference to confirm Rakuten Mobile value against Docomo, au and SoftBank before using our referral.

Available Mobile Plans

Recommended
Rakuten SAIKYO Plan
Rakuten Mobile
¥3,278
per month
Data: Unlimited
Speed: Up to 1Gbps
Contract: No contract
Foreigner FriendlyEnglish SupportInternational Roaming
Features:
  • Free calls via Rakuten Link app
  • 2GB international roaming (90+ countries)
  • Family Program discount (-¥110)
  • +2 more features
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Rakuten SAIKYO Plan
Rakuten Mobile
¥1,078
per month
Data: 3GB
Speed: Up to 1Gbps
Contract: No contract
Foreigner FriendlyEnglish SupportInternational Roaming
Features:
  • Free calls via Rakuten Link app
  • Family Program discount (-¥110)
  • Youth/Kids/Senior rebates
  • +2 more features
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Rakuten SAIKYO Plan
Rakuten Mobile
¥2,178
per month
Data: 20GB
Speed: Up to 1Gbps
Contract: No contract
Foreigner FriendlyEnglish SupportInternational Roaming
Features:
  • Free calls via Rakuten Link app
  • 2GB international roaming (90+ countries)
  • Family Program discount (-¥110)
  • +2 more features
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ahamo
NTT Docomo
¥2,970
per month
Data: 30GB
Speed: Up to 1Gbps
Contract: No contract
International Roaming
Features:
  • 5 minutes free calls
  • International roaming in 91 countries (plan cap, 15‑day consecutive limit)
  • Online support only
  • +1 more features
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ahamo 110GB
NTT Docomo
¥4,950
per month
Data: 110GB
Speed: Up to 1Gbps
Contract: No contract
International Roaming
Features:
  • 5 minutes free calls
  • International roaming in 91 countries (plan cap, 15‑day consecutive limit)
  • Online support only
  • +2 more features
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LINEMO Best Plan
SoftBank
¥990
per month
Data: 3GB
Speed: Up to 1Gbps
Contract: No contract
English Support
Features:
  • LINE Gigafree (LINE not counted)
  • Optional call packs (+5‑min pack, unlimited pack)
  • eSIM support
  • +2 more features
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LINEMO Best Plan
SoftBank
¥2,090
per month
Data: 10GB
Speed: Up to 1Gbps
Contract: No contract
English Support
Features:
  • LINE Gigafree (LINE not counted)
  • Optional call packs (+5‑min pack, unlimited pack)
  • eSIM support
  • +2 more features
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LINEMO Best Plan V
SoftBank
¥2,970
per month
Data: 30GB
Speed: Up to 1Gbps
Contract: No contract
English SupportInternational Roaming
Features:
  • LINE Gigafree (LINE not counted)
  • Free 5‑minute calls
  • Optional unlimited call pack
  • +2 more features
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povo 2.0
au
¥0
per month
Data: Pay per use
Speed: Up to 1Gbps
Contract: No contract
Features:
  • ¥0 base plan with customizable toppings
  • Data Oasis: earn up to 1GB/month via Lawson visits
  • 24h unlimited ¥330, 7d unlimited ¥9,834
  • +2 more features
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How Rakuten Mobile Plans Work

As of October 2025, the Rakuten SAIKYO Plan still auto-adjusts billing at 0–3GB (¥1,078), 3–20GB (¥2,178), and unlimited (¥3,278). Family Program discounts can drop the first tier to ¥968, with additional youth and senior rebates. Calls via Rakuten Link remain unlimited domestically. Pair these tiers with the 700 MHz "platinum band" rollout and the July 2025 5G Sub6 expansion, then verify actual signal in the places you live, work, and study using /coverage before you apply.

Rakuten SAIKYO Plan Details

Who Each Tier Fits

  • 3GB: Light users who mainly message, navigate and browse on Wi‑Fi.
  • 20GB: Commuters and students who stream regularly and hotspot occasionally.
  • Unlimited: Power users and families who need consistent, high‑volume data.

Billing & Setup Tips

Identity verification (eKYC) requires accurate address and ID details. Payment by Japanese credit card or bank account remains standard, though some debit options exist. eSIM activations often finish the same day once eKYC clears. Estimate your typical usage ahead of time, choose the tier that matches, then confirm both 700 MHz and partner coverage at /coverage. If you plan to port your number (MNP), secure an MNP reservation number from your current carrier before starting the Rakuten application.

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