Special Notice Concerning LightPocket WiFi Service and the Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19)
Dear Users:
LightPocket rents communication tools (WiFi units, Sim Cards, etc.) for tourists and business people who are visiting or staying in Japan.
The world is now undergoing very challenging circumstances with the Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19). We have watched on TV in disbelief that many visitors in Japan are unable to return to their country because of COVID-19, which very much concerns us. Many of these visitors cannot get access to the net to learn, work, or contact loved ones.
So, we have tried to negotiate with our telecommunications providers, and implored them to increase the availability of new units for those who cannot leave Japan. However, because of the number of people working from home has grown exponentially, networks are reaching capacity, making it impracticable to increase the number of available lines. So, the number of units we can obtain will be limited in the near future.
Thus, we can only operate with stock on hand, but we want to do what we can. Here is what we can offer.
For people who want to rent a WiFi unit now from us:
We will offer temporary discounts on WiFi rental units (as long as there is availability).
The uproar over the COVID-19 will come to an end. At that time, please continue to enjoy your stay in Japan again, with LightPocket Services. We wish for your continued good health and safety.
From all of the LightPocket Employees
Long Term / Monthly Pocket WiFi Plan is Simple and Easy. Everything is Done Online
It is very simple to get a contract with LightPocket.
All you need to do is just place an order after determining how long you you will need it. With LightPocket, you can rent a pocket WiFi router with a very wide range of rental periods from short to long. You can use the pocket WiFi router once you receive it. No additional set-up is required.
The Reasons Why It Is Difficult To Get A Contract With Major Carriers
First off, to use the internet, you might think that you should contract with major companies even if it is pricey. However, as a non-resident staying in Japan, there are a lot of difficulties when you try to contract with major mobile carriers (NTT Docomo, KDDI, SoftBank).
For example. you need a visa which has at least two years validity because the contract period is more than two years. While short-stay visitors also can make agreements, the period is fixed and you have to pay a penalty if the contract is broken before expiration.
Moreover, their contracts have too many options, which can even confuse local residents, and the process will wear on you as it takes a long time and you need to make may decisions before you can get your SIM or pocket WiFi. Although each of the major carriers have many physical stores, most of them suffer from insufficient foreign language support.
Long Term / Monthly WiFi Plan is Recommended For:
People studying in Japan.
People on training programs in Japan.
People preparing to live in Japan. ex. Before getting other contracts such as for a phone and an apartment.
Benefits of Our Long Term/Montly WiFi Rental Plan
You do not have to sign a 2 year long contract. With LightPocket, you can customize a rental period by yourself, and you can choose the contract length accordingly. Of course, you can extend the rental period from periods as short as a day.
Our pocket WiFi routers are run through the networks of SoftBank and NTT Docomo, both offering fast 4G LTE, available throughout Japan.
The longer you rent, the lower the cost per day.
There are no worries after renting a WiFi router from us. We will give you a refund if you cannot connect to the internet in cases such as when your device does not match frequencies used in Japan.
Unlimited Data Pocket WiFi with SoftBank
High Capacity Network with Stable and High Speed Data
A pocket WiFi in the SoftBank network provides you high speeds and stable data communications with generous data plans. If you need high speed and large data demands, this unit is highly recommended. The cost can be lowered by sharing it with your partner, family, or friends. With data plans of 200GB per month, you will be practically free from the stress and worry of running out of data. With LightPocket plans, data usage is basically unlimited. If you have heavy data comsumption for several days in a row, SoftBank might limit speeds to maintain network quality as a whole.
Pocket WiFi With SoftBank Rental: Plans and Prices
| Coverage | |
| Speed | |
| Share |
2 months (60 days)
¥15300 (¥7650/month )
Popular
3 months (90 days)
¥20790 (¥6930/month )
4 months (120 days)
¥27720 (¥6930/month )
5 months (150 days)
¥34650 (¥6930/month )
6 months (180 days)
¥41580 (¥6930/month )
7 months (210 days)
¥48510 (¥6930/month )
Create your Plan
Although the data usage is fundamentally unlimited, speeds might be throttled if you use over 200GB per month.
*200GB is a rough standard.
Pocket WiFi with SoftBank Extension Plans and Prices
| Period | Price |
|---|---|
| 1-10 days | ¥300/day |
| 10-30 days | ¥270/day |
| 30-90 days | ¥250/day |
| 90 days | ¥220/day |
You can extend your rental on My Page
You Can Change WiFi Devices When Your Speed Has Been LimitedIf the speed of your WiFi rental device is considerably limited (throttled) after using a large amount of data, we can exchange it for a new unit.
Exchange Device
Pocket WiFi with Docomo Network
The Japan's Widest-Coverage Network Available at A Reasonable Price
2GB in 14 days. This is said to be the most common plan for pocket WiFi routers used by visitors to Japan, or for people staying in Japan for a short stay.
Based on that, LightPocket successfully contracted for optimized data capacity at reasonable prices with the telecommunications companies. The Docomo network is the most stable and has the widest coverage in Japan.
Furthermore, LightPocket offers a small pocket WiFi router with a long-lasting battery, and you will be satisfied anywhere you take it. Searching with Google Maps, using social networking services, browsing, watching videos & a little gaming . . . whatever you do, you will be reliably connected to the net with our portable WiFi routers.
Pocket WiFi Docomo 500MB/day
| Coverage | |
| Speed | |
| Share |
2 months (60 days)
¥12600 (¥6300/month )
3 months (90 days)
¥17100 (¥5700/month )
4 months (120 days)
¥22800 (¥5700/month )
5 months (150 days)
¥28500 (¥5700/month )
6 months (180 days)
¥34200 (¥5700/month )
7 months (210 days)
¥39900 (¥5700/month )
Create your Plan
The speed may be throttled to 256Kbps if you use over 500MB/day.
The limitation will be lifted the following day.
Extension Plans and Prices
| Period | Price |
|---|---|
| 1-10 days | ¥290/day |
| 10-30 days | ¥250/day |
| 30-90 days | ¥210/day |
| 90 days | ¥190/day |
You can extend your rental period on My Page
Pocket WiFi Docomo 350MB/day
| Coverage | |
| Speed | |
| Share |
2 months (60 days)
¥11400 (¥5700/month )
3 months (90 days)
¥13950 (¥4650/month )
4 months (120 days)
¥18600 (¥4650/month )
5 months (150 days)
¥23250 (¥4650/month )
6 months (180 days)
¥27900 (¥4650/month )
7 months (210 days)
¥32550 (¥4650/month )
Create your Plan
The speed may be throttled to 256Kbps if you use over 350MB/day.
The limitation will be lifted the following day.
Extension Plans and Prices
| Period | Price |
|---|---|
| 1-10 days | ¥235/day |
| 10-30 days | ¥215/day |
| 30-90 days | ¥190/day |
| 90 days | ¥155/day |
You can extend your rental period on My Page
Customize your rental period
Pay as You Go
Some people prefer paying monthly. Begin your plan by purchasing a 30 day rental, and then extend by 30 days each month to fit your stay.
Pay Everything Upfront
If your period of stay is decided, purchase from 6 months at the start of your rental. Even after the rental period has ended, extension is possible.
Extending Your Rental Period Anytime
In order to protect our customer's personal information, we do not implement automatic charges. Two days before the end of each rental, an e-mail is sent out with a link for purchasing extensions. From here, extend however long you would like.
Extensions can also be made at any time from My Page.
Recommended Monthly WiFi Plans for Users
In order to receive our special longterm rate, begin with a plan 90 days or longer. Purchasing from this length will automatically apply the lowest daily rate to your rental.
Even if you do not purchase 90 days upfront, after your period has hit the 60 day mark, the discount rate will be applied.
If you could not collect your rental pocket WiFi router from us at the airport due to flight delays please apply for a Transfer. Then, we can forward your rental to your accommodation.
Transfer
Pickup At Wherever You Want
At airports, hotels, post offices, and even at residences. We will deliver the rental item to almost wherever you'll be at, and you can pick it up.
Find more at: How to Receive the Rental Items
Easy Return
Put the items in the prepaid return envelope we provide, and drop it into the mailbox anywhere in Japan by the midnight of the return date.
Find more at: How to Return the Rental Items
Shipping Fee
¥ 540
- Flat rate for every single order.
- No return fee. Return envelope will be provided.
- One return envelope provided per order.
*For multiple items with different return dates, envelopes for each return date will be provided.
