- Key points when choosing the best provider in Japan
- Recommended fiber internet service providers(Long-term contract plans)
- Things to remember when terminating the service
Key points when choosing the best provider for you
If you are considering to get a fiber internet at home, there are numbers of fiber internet providers in Japan.
Their plans are, however, VERY confusing even for Japanese people. and what’s for worse. You have to be careful about contract terms and penalty fees etc.
So it’s safe to choose portable WIFI service if you are going to use internet just for short-term. (See here to compare WIFI service providers’ plans)
But if you…
- have a Japanese mobile phone.
- intend to live in Japan for a while.
- require fiber internet service at home for stable connection/speed.
The service providers that I introduce below may meet your demand.
Generally speaking, fiber internet service providers offer very good deal cash refund campaign from time to time
So, take advantage of the “cash back campaign”!.
Key points
- Find a good combination and choose a provider that offers combo-discount for your mobile phone.
- Select a provider that is ready to install fiber internet service at your home.
note: Some service require additional installation fee depending on your house/area condition.
note: 【SoftBank Air】 doesn’t require the above mentioned additional installation work but still offers 4G internet. - Don’t miss the best cash refund campaign
Campaign varies depending on service providers and service distributors.
Looking for a fiber internet service provider for long-term use?
Monthly fee for long term contract plans can be a little cheaper than contract-term-free plans.
Cash refund/discount campaign may be applicable to the former as well.
Here’s some recommended long-term plans for fiber internet providers in Japan.
Softbank Air
I personally recommend 【SoftBank Air】. I use it at home, and this is super easy to connect.
You’ll receive a box of a white device.
All you have to do is just connect the power plug at home. And enter unique code enclosed in the box.
I’ve received the box day after official application. Easy! Quick start! Stress free connection!
Don’t miss this campaign-cash refund. This offer is applicable only when you apply through the web link on this page.
| Service name | Monthly fee | Data | Campaign refund | Note |
【SoftBank Air】   | 3,800 | unlimited | ① \85,000：SoftBank Air＋complete your application＋accompanying service＋ softbank fiber internet＋change your mobile provider to softbank(MNP)+data card ② \80,000：SoftBank Air＋complete your application＋accompanying service＋ softbank fiber internet＋change your mobile provider to softbank(MNP) ③ \60,000：SoftBank Air＋complete your application＋accompanying service＋ softbank fiber internet ④ \36,000：SoftBank Air＋complete your application＋accompanying service ⑤ \15,000：SoftBank Air＋ complete your application on the same day. | 2yrs contract |
SoftBank HIKARI
| Service name | Monthly fee | Initial cost | Campaign refund | Note |
【SoftBank 光】なら、フレッツ光より安い！  | 3,250 | 100GB | N/A | 2yrs contract |
Docomo HIKARI
| Service name | Monthly fee | Data | Campaign refund condition(OK to cancel the service later) | Note |
| ドコモ光 | \4,000（excl.tax) | Unlimited | 【20,000円】Hikari TV for docomo + DAZN for docomo 【18,000円】Hikari TV for docomo 【17,000円】DAZN for docomo 【15,000円】No requirements |
au HIKARI
| Service name | Monthly fee | Data | Campaign refund | Note |
| auひかり | \4,300（excl.tax) | Unlimited | ~80,000yen(no au phone+option services) ~121,000yen(with au phone etc.) |
NURO HIKARI
| Service name | Monthly fee | Data | Campaign refund | Note |
| NURO HIKARI NURO光超高速下り最大2Gbps 月額料金4,743円 | \4,743（excl.tax) | Unlimited | 58,000~83,000yen | minimum 30months contract |
BIGLOBE
| Service name | Monthly fee | Data | Campaign refund condition | Note |
| BIGLOBE HIKARI ビッグローブ光なら【ビッグローブサイト】  | \3,980(2yrs) \4080(3yrs)（excl.tax) | Unlimited | 35,000yen(Biglobe TV+phone) 27000yen+WIFI router(Biglobe TV+phone) OK to cancel the services later. |
Things to remember when terminating the service
- Make sure to report your intention to terminate the existing contract before sending loaned device back to the provider.
- Don’t give up on penalty fee. Switching to new internet provider can be a solution.(New service provider might cover the penalty fee for you.
