KT Japan announced on October 5 that it is launching a budget mobile service called 'tt mobile' for Korean customers planning long-term stays in Japan. This service allows users to apply for a Japanese phone number in Korean using only their passport before departure.
Previously, customers anticipating long-term stays in Japan faced challenges in signing up for communication services. A Japanese phone number is essential for opening bank accounts and identity verification, but it was not possible to secure a number before arrival.
To alleviate this inconvenience, KT Japan has made it possible to apply for a Japanese phone number using just a passport and a simple PASS authentication before departure.
Customers can complete the sign-up process in Korea, receive a USIM card, and then activate their service upon arrival in Japan, utilizing the NTT DOCOMO network. Payments can be conveniently made using a card issued in Korea.
The tt mobile plans include two options: 'Working Holiday/Student' and 'Business' plans.
The Working Holiday/Student plan is designed to reduce communication costs for users under 30 years old who are on working holidays or studying abroad. It offers four data options: 5GB, 10GB, 30GB, and 50GB, with monthly fees ranging from 1,210 yen to 3,300 yen, plus additional charges for voice calls and text messages.
The Business plan is suitable for customers who frequently contact local offices or business partners in Japan. It includes three data options: 10GB, 30GB, and 50GB, with all plans offering unlimited domestic calls in Japan. Monthly fees start at 2,970 yen and go up to 4,400 yen. To celebrate the launch of these plans, KT Japan is waiving the 5,500 yen international USIM shipping fee for all customers who complete their applications by December 31.
Both plans allow users to continue using data at speeds of up to 200 kilobits per second after their data allowance is exhausted.
KT Japan also offers a 'Basic Plan' for residents in Japan, which can be subscribed to with a My Number card, allowing users to choose from major Japanese networks like NTT DOCOMO.
Park Chan-beom, CEO of KT Japan, stated, "KT Japan aims to support Koreans starting new challenges in Japan by helping them prepare their communication needs before departure. We will continue to expand various communication services for Koreans visiting or staying long-term in Japan."
* This article has been translated by AI.
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