Unlimited Data Pocket WiFi: Enjoy Limitless Internet Anywhere in Japan

It would be great to have seamless internet connectivity in Japan, right? There's a solution for that, called Pocket Wi-Fi, which allows you to stay connected without worrying about data limits. In this article, we'll explain how to choose an unlimited Pocket Wi-Fi.

What is Pocket Wi-Fi?

Pocket Wi-Fi is a small mobile device that provides internet connectivity. It offers Wi-Fi access anywhere in Japan, allowing you to connect your devices like smartphones, tablets, and laptops to the internet.

What are the advantages of Pocket Wi-Fi?

Pocket Wi-Fi offers mobility, unlimited data usage, and the ability to connect multiple devices simultaneously. It's convenient for when you're traveling or temporarily staying in Japan.

Unlimited data Pocket Wi-Fi

Unlimited Pocket Wi-Fi refers to a mobile Wi-Fi plan that allows you to connect to the internet without worrying about data usage limits. In standard Wi-Fi plans, the connection speed may be restricted once you exceed a certain amount of data usage. However, with unlimited plans, such speed restrictions are not imposed, enabling you to use the internet comfortably.

Convenience of Unlimited Pocket Wi-Fi While Traveling

Unlimited Pocket Wi-Fi is particularly convenient and reassuring when traveling in Japan, as it allows you to communicate without worrying about data usage. However, there are currently not many plans that offer "completely unlimited" high-speed data communication. Even if a plan is labeled "unlimited," the connection speed may decrease once you exceed a certain threshold of data usage. The specifics of such restrictions vary depending on the service provider.

Trends from 2024 Onward

Since 2024, some providers have started offering Pocket Wi-Fi services that allow truly unlimited data communication. CDJapan Rental also offers two plans for unlimited Pocket Wi-Fi.

WiMAX+5G UNLIMITED Softbank UNLIMITED

Types of Unlimited Pocket Wi-Fi

There are two types of unlimited Pocket Wi-Fi.

Pocket Wi-Fi

A type of pocket Wi-Fi that communicates using a SIM card offered as a special plan by major telecommunications carriers. It is recommended as a pocket Wi-Fi with stable communication and unlimited use..

At CDJapan Rental, the following two plans fall under this category:

• WiMAX+5G UNLIMITED
• Softbank UNLIMITED

Cloud SIM Technology Pocket Wi-Fi

This is a type of Pocket Wi-Fi that uses Cloud SIM technology. By switching SIM cards, it achieves large or unlimited data usage. Once a certain amount of data is used, it may require a SIM card switch due to the nature of the technology, which necessitates a device reboot. If the connection speed slows down with Cloud WIFI, restarting the device will switch the SIM card, which can improve the connection speed. If you experience slower speeds after using more than 5GB in a day on an unlimited plan with Cloud WIFI, try rebooting the device.

Recommended Unlimited Pocket Wi-Fi Plans

For short-term travelers within 60 days

For those staying in Japan for more than 20 days, traveling with friends or family, and using multiple devices such as computers and smartphones, having these unlimited data plans is convenient.

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For long-term stays of 60 days or more

These long-term pocket WiFi plans are popular among those staying in Japan with a digital nomad visa.