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• TRASHはゴミ箱に
• 2024/08/08 (Thu) 16:04
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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

• ふざけた博士
• 2024/08/09 (Fri) 00:53
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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.

• 普段は傍観者
• 2024/08/09 (Fri) 07:11
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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.

• TRASH
• 2024/08/09 (Fri) 10:07
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Most people in the US already have a contract with a major US carrier The 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.

• Yoshi
• 2024/08/09 (Fri) 10:46
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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.

• ふざけた博士
• 2024/08/09 (Fri) 10:58
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I agree with #14, the owner of the site reads everyone's opinions and decides what to do
you are a teacher, always trolling the site ？ you are so annoying, seriously.
Take your salt and go away: 。。。。

• TRASH
• 2024/08/09 (Fri) 14:03
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Totally changed the subject: 。。。。
You can't, and that too as cheaply as possible. 。。。。

＞ google fi is very useful, but it assumes you are a US resident.

If you have a US phone number, major or third party, it's for US residents. You can do it in Mexico and Canada, but not across the ocean.

• TRASHはゴミ箱へ
• 2024/08/09 (Fri) 14:40
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You decide to write it this way on your own.

You make things complicated because you write one-sidedly without asking for the thoughts of the topic owner.

• TRASHはここに出さないでください
• 2024/08/09 (Fri) 14:52
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Just look up "as cheaply as possible for that too" and write it down for him.

• TRASHはここに出さないでください
• 2024/08/09 (Fri) 15:03
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Since you are inquiring, you should find them as cheaply as possible.

• 昭和のおとっつぁん
• 2024/08/10 (Sat) 09:51
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17

Small Kindness, Big Impression

• GOO
• 2024/08/16 (Fri) 08:24
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I use H2O wireless and was able to receive SMS in Japan when I returned to Japan this summer.
It is an MVNO that uses ATT line, and I think the quality is good in my area and the price is cheaper than major carriers.

• 芝犬
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• 2024/08/19 (Mon) 07:41
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>22GOO
I was also wondering about this topic.
Which plan of H2O wireless are you using? ？
I was wondering about the pay as you go plan with no contract, but I am wondering if it is possible to receive SMS in Japan without a contract that is renewed every year. I am very sorry for asking this question from the side, but I would like to know if you can help me with this.

• GOO
• 2024/08/21 (Wed) 18:11
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I am on the $ 150 annual payment plan.
For your information.

• 芝犬
• 2024/08/24 (Sat) 08:35
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>26GOO
That is helpful. Thank you.

• GOO
• 2024/08/29 (Thu) 08:21
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I think most other MVNOs are the same, but H2O wireless also has no contract, so you just can't use it when the plan you purchased expires, whether you pay monthly or annually.
If you can't use it anymore, you can purchase another plan and you can use it again with the same SIM.

• Yoshi
• 2024/08/30 (Fri) 10:58
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>Goo
>Shiba Inu

I hadn't seen this since it turned into a rough thread, but I'm relieved that it is a constructive exchange of ideas.
H2O wireless confirmed. It looks good that international roaming is supported.

I was in Europe last week, and as for Tello, both phone calls and SMS were
OK with wificalling. However, it did not support international roaming. I wonder if wificalling is available in Japan.
It also supports eSIM, so I can continue it even after I go back to Japan.

• TRASH
• 2024/08/30 (Fri) 15:58
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I thought this was a topic about using an American phone number in Japan for a long time when staying in Japan.

• それはあなたの感想ですよね？
• 2024/08/31 (Sat) 01:26
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銀行の本人認証をSMSからメールに設定変更すればいいだけ。

• G Voice
• 2024/09/01 (Sun) 00:28
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It has been 2 years since I returned to Japan and I am still receiving 2-step verification SMS and SMS for bank and mutual fund accounts, Paypal, etc. via Google Voice without any problems.

I cancelled my cell phone in the U.S. when I returned to Japan, but in Japan I have a contract with Rakuten Mobile using the same iPhone, and since my Google Voice number is still active, I can receive the same SMS from both my registered email and the application.
I recently opened a new bank account for fund transfer during a business trip to the US as well, and I am also receiving 2-step verification for that.