Rakuten Mobile announced the launch of Japan's first-ever data SIM available through a one-click application process, the "Rakuten SAIKYO Plan (Data Type)."
Available as of July 3, 2023, this new plan allows Rakuten Card customers to apply with just one click and start using the service in as little as three minutes, granting them instant access to the internet and SMS messaging*2*3*4. In addition, customers will be able to enjoy up to the equivalent of 3GB of data for the first month essentially free by entering the point reward campaign marking the launch of the new plan.
Customers will be able to apply for the new plan via the Rakuten Mobile official site, Rakuten Ichiba, Rakuten Pay, Rakuten Card and other Rakuten Group apps and home pages starting from today*5.
As with the Rakuten SAIKYO Plan, monthly fees range from 980 yen (1,078 yen including tax) for monthly data usage of up to 3GB, 1,980 yen (2,178 yen including tax) for usage of more than 3GB and up to 20GB, and 2,980 yen (3,278 yen including tax) for unlimited usage over 20GB. From fall 2023, Rakuten Mobile also plans to introduce an easy upgrade process from the Rakuten SAIKYO Plan (Data Type) to the Rakuten SAIKYO Plan.
Rakuten Mobile is committed to continually enhancing customer experience and expanding its range of services, with initiatives such as the Rakuten SAIKYO Plan (Data Type), allowing customers to try out the Rakuten SAIKYO Plan experience, and further simplification of the mobile application process.
