Keep your iPad connected Anywhere in japan
(Or any other Wifi devices)
Unlimited internet access
Expanding connection area
Max Download speed
10~12hrs187.5Mbps
75Mbps
75Mbps
21Mbps
The Pocket WiFi (HOTSPOT MiFi) is a center of personal connection device and the ideal mobile
broadband solution for iPad and laptop users who need high-speed wireless connection,
anytime and anywhere in Japan.
Simply by turning on the Wi-Fi switch, you can enjoy high-speed mobile broadband network on the spot,
without carrying a bulk of internet cables. The Pocket Wifi (HOTSPOT MiFi ) can automatically create group internet access
and individual WiFi hotspots; wirelessly connect to various devices such as iPad, laptops, digital cameras, iPhone,
Android phone and PSPs; and play games online and transfer pictures.
The Pocket Wifi (HOTSPOT MiFi) fits easily into the your pocket or handbag, allowing WiFi connection at your fingertip.
Learn more about the WiFi environment in Japan?HERE
The data speed will be limited once the Pocket Wifi device reaches the
usage of 10GB/month.
Seeing the usage of our past customers, we can assume that it will not
effect most of you.
Although, heavy data transmission such as Video streaming and heavy
files transfer, those might trigger the limit.. GAC manages data
usage,If your pocket wifi will be slow,Please contact us. If you use a lot of data , We recomend to rent "Super Premium Wifi" or "Premium Wifi".
The Pocket Wifi 21Mpbs , 75Mbps , 187.5Mbps coverage area extends to 90% around Japan.
Make phone calls from Japan to your home or office using Skype, LINE, or other applications.
|
Super Premium Wifi |
Premium Wifi |
Standard Wifi | ECO Wifi | |
187.5Mbps Model with |
75Mbps Model with Wide Coverage |
75Mbps Model |
21Mbps Model | |
| Size (W×H×D) | 117(W)×62(H)×13.9(D)mm | 103(W)×66(H)×14.5(D)mm | 56(W)×97(H)×18.0(D)mm | 25.0mm×12.0mm×87.0mm |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Weight | < 150g 5.3 ounces | < 136g 4.8 ounces | < 90g 3.17 ounces | < 90g 3.17 ounces |
| Battery | Battery, 9hours of continuous work | Battery, 9-12hours of continuous work | Battery, 10-12hours of continuous work | 1500mAh Battery, 4-5 hours of continuous work |
| WiFi MiFi Communication Speed |
LTE/4G/3G Hybrid Down Max : 187.5Mbps Up Max : 10Mbps Connected up to 14 devices at the same time |
LTE/4G/3G Hybrid Down Max : 75Mbps Up Max : 25Mbps Connected up to 10 devices at the same time |
LTE/4G/3G Hybrid Down Max : 75Mbps Up Max : 25Mbps Connected up to 10 devices at the same time |
3G hybrid Down Max : 21Mbps Up Max : 5.8Mbps Connected up to 5 devices at the same time |
| WiFi MiFi Supported Devices |
iPad Laptop ( Windows , Mac ) iPhone Android iPodTouch PSP any other WiFi Devices | |||
Comparison of main pocket WiFi rental companies in Japan ( 5:Best, 1:Poor )
| WiFi provider? | Rental company | Speed | Rental Price | Coverage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Y mobile | GAC | 5 | 5 | 4.5 |
| au | GAC | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| UQ WIMAX | J | 4.5 | 2 | 4 |
Pocket Wifi Rental Fee Includes shipping/return fee Anywhere in Japan
| 1-5 days Pocket Wifi Rental | Additional 1day Pocket Wifi | |
|---|---|---|
|
Super Premium Wifi 187.5 Mbps Model |
1750 JPY / DAY | 800 JPY |
|
Premium Wifi 75 Mbps Model |
1290 JPY / DAY | 500 JPY |
|
Standard Wifi 75 Mbps Model |
990 JPY / DAY | 300 JPY |
|
Eco Wifi 21 Mbps Model |
870 JPY / DAY | 300 JPY |
- UNLIMTED DATA ***
- Free Delivery fee
??(except for the Premium Delivery)?
- No return fee ( Included Prepaid Envelope for Returning)
| DAY | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RENT | 7,000 | 8,750 | 9,550 | 10,350 | |||
| DAY | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 |
| RENT | 11,150 | 11,950 | 12,750 | 13,550 | 14,350 | 15,150 | 15,950 |
| DAY | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 19 | 20 | 21 |
| RENT | 16,750 | 17,550 | 18,350 | 19,150 | 19,950 | 20,750 | 21,550 |
| DAY | 22 | 23 | 24 | 25 | 26 | 27 | 28 |
| RENT | 22,350 | 23,150 | 23,950 | 24,750 | 25,550 | 26,350 | 27,150 |
| DAY | 29 | 30 | 30+ days | ||||
| RENT | 27,950 | 28,750 | 28,750 + 800/day | ||||
- Unlimited (the over data usage will be paid off by GAC)
- Free Delivery fee
??(except for the Premium Delivery)?
- No return fee ( Included Prepaid Envelope for Returning)
| DAY | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RENT | 5,160 | 6,450 | 6,950 | 7,450 | |||
| DAY | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 |
| RENT | 7,950 | 8,450 | 8,950 | 9,450 | 9,950 | 10,450 | 10,950 |
| DAY | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 19 | 20 | 21 |
| RENT | 11,450 | 11,950 | 12,450 | 12,950 | 13,450 | 13,950 | 14,450 |
| DAY | 22 | 23 | 24 | 25 | 26 | 27 | 28 |
| RENT | 14,950 | 15,450 | 15,950 | 16,450 | 16,950 | 17,450 | 17,950 |
| DAY | 29 | 30 | 30+ days | ||||
| RENT | 18,450 | 18950 | 18,950 + 500/day | ||||
***Even though we are advertising that Super Premium WiFi doesn't have data usage limitation, practically, in case you consume the data usage over 5G bytes within one day, the carrier may stop the communication line based on its fair use policy. In order for you to be able to enjoy your trip without such Internet access trouble, please manage your data access volume.
and
A person who distributes audio or movie files without permission of the copyright owner on the internet shall be punished by imprisonment with work for not more than 10 years or a fine of not more than 10,000,000 yen, or both.
A person who knowingly downloads illegally uploaded audio or movie files even for personal use shall be punished by imprisonment with work for not more than 2 years or a fine of not more than 2,000,000 yen, or both.
- UNLIMITED DATA (after 10GB speed will be slow down to 128kbps)
- Free Delivery fee
??(except for the Premium Delivery)?
- No return fee ( Included Prepaid Envelope for Returning)
| DAY | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RENT | 3,960 |
4,950 |
5.250 |
5,550 |
|||
| DAY | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 |
| RENT | 5,850 |
6,150 |
6,450 |
6,750 |
7,050 |
7,350 |
7,650 |
| DAY | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 19 | 20 | 21 |
| RENT | 7,950 |
8,250 |
8,550 |
8,850 |
9,150 |
9,450 |
9,750 |
| DAY | 22 | 23 | 24 | 25 | 26 | 27 | 28 |
| RENT | 10,050 |
10,350 |
10,650 |
10,950 |
11,250 |
11,550 |
11,850 |
| DAY | 29 | 30 | 30+ days | ||||
| RENT | 12,150 |
12,450 |
12,450 + 300/day |
||||
- UNLIMTED DATA,
- Free Delivery fee
??(except for the Premium Delivery)?
- No return fee ( Included Prepaid envelope for Returning)
| DAY | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RENT | 3,480 |
4,350 |
4,650 |
4,950 |
|||
| DAY | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 |
| RENT | 5,250 |
5,550 |
5,850 |
6,150 |
6,450 |
6,750 |
7,050 |
| DAY | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 19 | 20 | 21 |
| RENT | 7,350 |
7,650 |
7,950 |
8,250 |
8,550 |
8,850 |
9,150 |
| DAY | 22 | 23 | 24 | 25 | 26 | 27 | 28 |
| RENT | 9,450 |
9,750 |
10,050 |
10,350 |
10,650 |
10,950 |
11,250 |
| DAY | 29 | 30 | 30+ days | ||||
| RENT | 11,550 |
11,850 |
11,850 + 300/day |
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NOTE:
Some Pocket WiFi rental companies only have monthly charge rental system and are not flexible for customers traveling Japan for a limited time. We have a much more flexible rental system, starting at 4 days and extending daily.
To extend the battery life of your pocket WiFi, we recommend you to rent an extra battery, which will allow you to use the item for an additional 10-12hours.
Extra battery rental fee is 150Yen/day. It is a rechargeable type Battery. You do not need to buy Dry Battery.
Rental Steps
Please fix your rental terms. Your rental terms is defined as below.
Easy Pickup:
We make sure that the device(s) arrive one day before requested pickup date in order to ensure smooth and easy pickup.
Please check the business hours of your pick up location to ensure you get your order on time.
| NARITA / Terminal 1 [Dep.Central Bldg, 4F - Post Office] | 08:30-20:00 | 365days | Pick Up Location MAP |
|---|---|---|---|
| NARITA / Terminal 2 [Dep.Main Bldg, 3F - Post Office] | 08:30-20:00 | 365days | Pick Up Location MAP |
| KANSAI (KIX) [Terminal 1 Bldg, 2F (South) - Post Office] | 09:00-17:00 | 365days | Pick Up Location MAP |
| Chubu(Centrair) [Dep.- YAMATO Baggage Service] | 06:30-21:30 | 365days | Pick Up Location MAP |
| New Chitose [Dep.Domestic Terminal, 2F - Post Office] | 09:00-17:00 | 365days | Pick Up Location MAP |
Please use the Premium delivery when you pickup at?Haneda Int. Air port
For customers arriving early morning or late night (other than normal business Hours), use premium delivery.
| NARITA / Terminal 1 [Arr.North/South Wing- QL Liner] | 06:30-Last Flight | 365days | 540 JPY | Pick Up Location MAP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NARITA / Terminal 2 [Arr.- QL Liner] | 06:30-Last Flight | 365days | 540 JPY | Pick Up Location MAP |
| KANSAI(KIX) / Terminal 1 [Arr.- JAL ABC Counter] | 06:15-22:30 | 365days | 1,420 JPY | Pick Up Location MAP |
| Haneda [Dep.- JAL ABC Delivery Counter] | 24H | 365days | 1,220 JPY | Pick Up Location MAP |
| New Chitose [Dep.- Temporary Baggage Storage] | 07:30-19:00 | 365days | 1,620 JPY | Pick Up Location MAP |
| Fukuoka [Arr.- YAMATO Transport Counter] | 07:30-21:30 | 365days | 1,620 JPY | Pick Up Location MAP |
When you rent your device, you will receive the rental items, plus a prepaid return envelope.
To return the device to us, please place all rental items into the prepaid return envelope, seal it, and then drop it in any mailbox.
You will easily find mailboxes all around Japan, as well as in the airport before the security gates.
You do not have to directly return the rental items to our office counter. If you have any questions, please contact us.
In many cases, our rental products are covered by general travel insurance (including travel insurance provided with a credit card). It is quite common for our customers to lose our product along with their own iPhone etc. We highly recommend using a travel insurance for such cases. and Please also check with your insuarance agency/company beforehand to know that you can use the travel insurance or not. In case of loss/damage, Global Advanced Communication will provide any necessary documents for insurance policy
I will be glad if this data is of useful information for those traveling in Japan.
Although free Wifi can be used easily in McDonald's or Starbucks in the United States and other countries, that service is not available in Japan unless the device is registered in advance. This necessary registration is very difficult for a foreigner.
Moreover, we cannot rely on the security of these environments. A visitor's ID and password can be stolen and unexpected damages can occur. In some cases, the ID and password may be manipulated so that the customer becomes the perpetrator.
Although many hotels also provide wifi, it is often times not free. This is because Hotels make contracts with the Wifi service company to provide the service. In many countries such as the United States, wifi access for visitors is prepared and can be used freely. However, such service is not provided in many Japanese companies.
Moreover, there is almost no internet connection, such as Wifi, in dormitories for those who are studying abroad in Japan or are training for some program.
In Tokyo, internet cafes require a Japanese ID, prohibiting easy access for foreigners.
As shown, internet access is restricted not only in public places but also in companies and hotels. Furthermore, practical uses of smart phones and laptops (ex. Looking up a map of the town) are not available.
If people have easy access to the internet, time spent in Japan can be wonderful. The following chapter explains the methods.
Some people consider prepaid SIM over tablet computers and smart phones, but prepaid SIM in Japan is restricted severely .
In Japan, only Japanese citizens or legal alien residents can purchase prepaid and post paid SIM with a telephone call function.
Strict identification is performed for acquisition to prevent crimes using a mobile phone and travelers can only rent SIM cards with a telephone call function.
In Japan, prepaid SIM for data usage is not offered by major telecommunication companies (NTT DOCOMO, SOFT BANK, AU, E-mobile, etc.) An offering company borrows a circuit from these major companies, and provides the service. Data prepaid SIM cards from these third parties are cheap.
At our company this offer to customers was considered and tested by actually purchasing a product, but it did not provide a service that we could offer. The reason being, it cannot provide sufficient speed. Although there were 7MBPS, 14MBPS, etc., when it is actually used in urban areas, 100KBS to 300KBS came out at most.
This is because, due to the sudden increase in demand for tablets and smart phones in Japan, the circuits of major telecommunication companies is in a blowout state. Since the third party companies are able to get hold of only a small circuit provided by these major companies, the original speed and efficiency of the SIM card is lost. This problem is not solved for the time being.
At our company, we rent out SIM cards directly from the major companies, so this is not of a concern.
Wifi can be accessed within a range of 20m of the Pocket Wifi at any time.
Moreover, since only a pocket Wifi user knows the encryption and the password at the time of connection, a secure Internet access can be used.
① has a service area that is narrow and can only be used in urban areas.
② is the newest standard and has become the mainstream of major telecommunication companies. Therefore, the coverage area is wide and has a maximum speed of 75 MPBS.
Since LTE・4G has become the standard, I recommend you consider LTE・4G if renting.
They correspond to all Wifi connection apparatus (Smart Phone, Tablet, Laptop etc.). The apparatus of any country can easily connect with Pocket Wifi.
The setting method changes with the connecting apparatus.
Below is the basic flow.
If a power supply is switched on, it will be connected immediately after the 2nd time
We have the Video instruction Click Here
Although it is simple, I will be pleased if this helps make traveling in Japan easier.
We received more than 5000 Likes on our rental Wifi service in Japan. There are still so many children suffering from the Great East Japan Earthquake and Tsunami, and from the nuclear disaster in 2011. One "Like" was counted as 20JPY, and so far we managed to donate 100,000JPY (1,000USD) to the suffering children. We deeply appreciate the cooperation of all of our Wifi rental service customers. We plan to continue the donation, and we will make a donation every time we reach another 5000 Likes on our rental Wifi service in Japan. We appreciate your continues support.
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