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About U.S. cell phone numbers that can receive SMS in Japan
- #1
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- Yoshi
- 2024/08/08 08:39
I am looking for an American cell phone carrier
that allows me to receive SMS in Japan.
Let's share information here.
I'll start with
1)onesimcard's US mobile number for bank verification
https://www.onesimcard.com/cell-phone-accessories/usa-2-step-bank- verification-number/
It costs about $80 per year, but there are some banks
that do not accept it. For example, us bank will reject
your phone number if you register it.
2)tello
https://tello.com/
You can keep it for at least $5 a month.
But outside of US, only wifi calling is available.
When I went back to Japan temporarily, I couldn't even receive SMS.
I tried to contact tello, but they didn't give me a clear answer.
Is it a problem with my phone model?
Did you receive SMS in Japan?
That's all from me. Please let me know your
information too.This text has been translated by auto-translation. There may be a slight difference between the original text and the translation. (Original Language: 日本語)
- #6
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- TRASHはゴミ箱に
- 2024/08/08 (Thu) 16:04
- Report
4 もっと詳しく書き込んであげないと 適当に言うあんたと違うよ
This text has been translated by auto-translation. There may be a slight difference between the original text and the translation. (Original Language: 日本語)
- #10
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- ふざけた博士
- 2024/08/09 (Fri) 00:53
- Report
There are many cell phone companies in the United States. There are three major carriers and a whopping 139+ MVNOs. Recommended carriers depend on personal usage, but we have compared cell phone companies for the average light user.
There are various comparison sites, but roughly the first to third places are MVNOs for light users. And ranked first in many sites was Mint Mobile, which uses T-mobile's network.
If you are currently using a cell phone from the three major carriers ( AT & T, Verizon, T-mobile),you are overpaying for monthly usage and losing money.
We recommend you to "switch to MVNO" as soon as possible.This text has been translated by auto-translation. There may be a slight difference between the original text and the translation. (Original Language: 日本語)
- #11
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- 普段は傍観者
- 2024/08/09 (Fri) 07:11
- Report
I use HanaCell primarily while in the U.S. and while in Japan.
https://www.hanacell.com/plans/
Operation in the US is on T-Mobile's network. When you arrive in Japan, you are automatically connected to
Softbank's network. Of course, the device used must cover Softbank's
frequency bands ( mainly Bands 1, 3, and 8 ) plus
VoLTE from this year ( traditional 3G handsets are now impossible ) .
Rates while roaming in Japan are shown on the following page, and to reiterate Yoshi's main concern about
certain texts, there is
no problem at all with confirmations and communications from financial institutions and airlines. Receiving is free and sending is $ 0.10 per text.
https://www.hanacell.com/plans/#popup
The weakness of Hanacell is that data transmission while roaming is extremely expensive.
Since the company itself recommends not using it, we can assume
that this pricing structure is
due to T-Mobile's policy ( or ) contract terms with its overseas partners.
It has been 10 years since I started using Hanacell. During this time, I have had several times of doubts,
communication failures and technical problems, but
the company's customer support has always been prompt and courteous.This text has been translated by auto-translation. There may be a slight difference between the original text and the translation. (Original Language: 日本語)
- #13
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- TRASH
- 2024/08/09 (Fri) 10:07
- Report
Most people in the US already have a contract with a major US carrierThe difference between a monthly contract with a major carrier and a contract that changes on a monthly basis
You can use social networking in Japan with either data or wifi, and not only in Japan but in most other countries.
Why do I need to get information from 3rd party unreliable companies ?
Hanacell's contract changes depending on whether you want to use your Japanese phone here or your American phone in Japan
I use my American sim from Hanacell in Japan ?I use my American sim from Hanacell in Japan. It costs money for both calling and texting, and Hanacell doesn't recommend it
If you are using your Japanese phone with Hanacell's US sim, that's a completely different story.
I use google FI, but I can change my carrier when I arrive in Japan, and I can use LINE, texting, etc. over wifi.
The people above recommending 3rd party carriers are asking you to switch carriers from the one you are already using here ? I don't get it
So, why would you recommend a 3rd party carrier when you can use social networking sites all over the world if you have a major US carrier?I'm just saying you don't have to do that, you can just use a major cell phone company. This text has been translated by auto-translation. There may be a slight difference between the original text and the translation. (Original Language: 日本語)
- #15
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- Yoshi
- 2024/08/09 (Fri) 10:46
- Report
Sleuth.
My writing style was bad and it was rough.
To add,
my purpose is to maintain a low-cost US
cell phone number that can be used for SMS authentication after my return to Japan. I rarely use it for data or calls, but I
use it moderately for SMS authentication when logging in to my bank, etc.
I am not expecting to sign a contract with the 4 major carriers as I am planning to return to Japan.
> usually bystander
Hanacell is also tmobile like tello.
When I inquired about hamacell a year ago, I got a polite answer, so
I thought
if I cannot use tello in Japan, I will switch to hanacell. 10$/month is cheap enough since my main purpose is SMS verification.
>12Trash-san
I assume you are not a US resident but a Japan resident
after returning home from the US. google fi is very useful but I assume you are a US resident
. It was mentioned in the
terms and conditions that the contract may be terminated if international roaming continues for a long period of time.This text has been translated by auto-translation. There may be a slight difference between the original text and the translation. (Original Language: 日本語)
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