Data Plan
Data-Only Plan (5G / 4G)
Two plans to choose from for laptops, tablets, and Wi-Fi routers
- Data Share Plus is not available.
■ Eligible models
Data-only devices, including iPads, tablets, mobile data–enabled computers, and mobile theater devices, that support SoftBank 5G, SoftBank 4G LTE, or SoftBank 4G
- Phone price not included. Cannot be used with Home Bundle Discount Hikari Set and some other discount services.
Data Share Plus Plan
Application Required
Share the primary connection’s data allowance with tablets and other devices!
■ Eligible models
Primary connection:iPhones, smartphones, mobile handsets
Secondary connections:iPads, tablets, mobile data communications,Computers on mobile data communication plans
■ Applicable charged services
Primary connection
Basic charges (Basic Plan (voice), Calling Basic Plan, Call Flat-Rate Basic Charge, Call Flat-Rate Light Basic Charge, White Plan, Standard Plan), Internet usage charges, data (packet) flat-rate services (Data Plan Pay-toku Unlimited,*4*5 Data Plan Pay-toku 50,*4 Data Plan Pay-toku 30,*4 Data Plan Merihari Unlimited+,*4*6 Data Plan Merihari Unlimited,*4*7 Data Plan Merihari,*4 Data Plan 50 GB+, Data Flat-Rate 50 GB Plus, Data Flat-Rate 50 GB/20 GB/5 GB, Data Flat-Rate Mini 2 GB/ 1 GB, Data Flat-Rate for 4G LTE/4G)
Secondary connections
Basic charges (Basic Plan (data))
- See the SoftBank website for information on subscribing with plans other than Basic Plan (data).
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*3
Requires a subscription to Data Share Plus. If the secondary connection is on Basic Plan (data), monthly usage charges for Data Share Plus are waived. On other eligible plans, the monthly usage charges for Data Share Plus are 550 yen/month. The basic usage charges for the eligible plan are incurred separately. ▪Applies from the next month. In the month when you sign up to Data Share Plus, the charges for the data plan you apply for are incurred pro rata when you sign up.
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*4
Speed may be limited during certain hours.
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*5
Up to 50 GB for data sharing.
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*6
Up to 50 GB in total for tethering and data sharing.
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*7
Up to 30 GB in total for tethering and data sharing.
【Data Plan 50 GB (data communications)/Data Plan 3 GB (data communications)】
- This data plan cannot be used for certain models.
- The maximum communication speed will be reduced to 128 kbps (upload and download) until the end of the billing month if your monthly (billing month) data use has exceeded the maximum data allowance for the data plan you are subscribed to (50 GB/3 GB).
- The communication speed may be restricted regardless of the communication type and contents to ensure quality across the network as a whole if communication is or threatens to become congested.
- SMS, usage overseas, etc. is not included.
- This service cannot be used with Data Share Plus Plan or with family or corporate Communication Capacity Sharing.
- Cannot be used with certain services, such as New All in the Family Discount and Home Bundle Discount Hikari Set. Further, this service is not included in the number of lines in the same family discount group.
- The flat-rate charge is not calculated pro rata for the cancellation month unless you cancel during your sign-up month.
- Unused data allowance cannot be carried over for use in later billing months.
- A 5G-ready model is needed to use 5G communication services.
- High-speed, high-capacity 5G (new frequency) is offered in a limited area. Please go to area map for details.【 Data Plan 50 GB (data communications)】
- The communication speed may be restricted when you use videos, games, and similar services, services that use AR (augmented reality) and similar functions, and other services that may cause traffic congestion at certain times to allow stable network service provision.【 Basic Plan (data)】
- Certain discount services, such as USIM-only Exclusive Discount, are not applicable.
- The basic usage charge is not calculated pro rata for the cancellation month unless you cancel during your sign-up month.
- Charges are incurred when sending an SMS. See our provision condition document for details of the charges.【 Five-Year Value Discount (data communications)】
- This discount is subject to subscription to Data Plan 3 GB (data communications).
- Notice of the end date of the Five-Year Value (data communications) campaign will be given on SoftBank’s website, etc. 【Timed GIGA Unlimited Option】
- Conditions: You must subscribe to Data Plan 3GB (data communications) and apply for this option, selecting one of the available lengths of time.
- You must apply from My SoftBank.
- This option applies immediately once your application is completed. You cannot change the available length of time or cancel your application once the application is complete.
- No advance notice of the time when the option ends is given.
- This option will end immediately, whether or not there is available time remaining, if the name of the accountholder is changed, an application for transfer or name change of the family discount is made and approved, or in similar circumstances.
- SMS, usage overseas, etc. is not included.【 Data Share Plus】 Conditions:
- The primary and secondary connections must be subscribed to or applying for eligible charged services.
- The primary and secondary connections must be in the same family discount group.
- The eligible charged services for secondary connections are Basic Plan (data), Tablet Basic Charge, Wi-Fi Router Plan, and Wi-Fi Router Plan (high speed).
- One primary connection may have up to five secondary connections.
- This option may not be combined with certain services and campaigns.
- The maximum communication speed for the primary and secondary connections will be reduced to 128 kbps (upload and download) (300 kbps (upload and download) for Data Plan Pay-toku Unlimited, Data Plan Pay-toku 50, Data Plan Pay-toku 30, and Data Plan Merihari Unlimited+) until the end of the billing month if the total monthly data use for the primary and secondary connections has exceeded the maximum data allowance for the primary connection. However, if on Data Plan Pay-toku Unlimited, the maximum data allowance for secondary connections on Data Share Plus is 50 GB; if on Data Plan Merihari Unlimited+, the maximum data allowance for Tethering Option and secondary connections on Data Share Plus is 50 GB in total; if on Data Plan Merihari Unlimited, the maximum data allowance for Tethering Option and secondary connections on Data Share Plus is 30 GB in total.
- The monthly charge for Data Share Plus is not calculated pro rata.
- Your existing Data Flat-Rate (Packet) Service applies before and after subscribing to this service. (The Data Flat-Rate (Packet) Service is not charged while you are subscribed to this service.)
- The described call charges and communication charges do not apply when using the international service.
- Some communications may be restricted in some cases.