Anyone know anything about Docomo unlimited data plans?

[patent10021]

Anyone know anything about Docomo unlimited data plans?

What types of plans do they have for smart phones i.e. Android / iPhone 4.

I'm considering getting an unlocked iPhone 4 for Docomo since they have great reception but only if they have plans that are as cheap as Softbank.

 

[japanime]

Anyone know anything about Docomo unlimited data plans?

What types of plans do they have for smart phones i.e. Android / iPhone 4.

I'm considering getting an unlocked iPhone 4 for Docomo since they have great reception but only if they have plans that are as cheap as Softbank.

Here are a couple of English-language sites with information that might help you out:

http://www.mobileinjapan.com

http://softbanksucks.blogspot.com/

Don't let the name of the latter site put you off — it really does have some great information.

 

[patent10021]

Thanks

The current b-mobile SIMs (actually Docomo SIMs) are 300 Kbs which is rather slower than Docomo high-speed 7.2 Mbs (It would appear that Docomo wants to reserve high-speed for their own customers...)

I wish I could find out what Softbank's speed is. I can't find it in their pamphlet.

 

[Espionage32]

Anyone know anything about Docomo unlimited data plans?

What types of plans do they have for smart phones i.e. Android / iPhone 4.

I'm considering getting an unlocked iPhone 4 for Docomo since they have great reception but only if they have plans that are as cheap as Softbank.

your going to have to get the 128k data plan since its the only one that doesnt have ime filter for specific phone.

It's not fast but if you have there wifi plan as well... it gets the job done.

 

[patent10021]

your going to have to get the 128k data plan since its the only one that doesnt have ime filter for specific phone.

It's not fast but if you have there wifi plan as well... it gets the job done.

I don't know. Relying on WiFi to make up for lack of speed/service seems like a bum deal to me. I want everything to be proper.

Does the IME issue even matter? From what I've read it seems like Docomo and B-Mobile don't care if you're not using the correct IME. That's why they're allowing any unlocked phones.

Do I have it mixed up? Do you happen to know what Softbank's data speeds are? I'm willing to sacrifice Docomo's good network for high speeds and good unlimited data plans with Softbank if it's twice as fast or I'll save twice as much etc.

I'm with AU now paying 8,000/month for a 3.5 year old phone so anything will be better than what I have now. Might as well be paying 8,000/month for a smart phone.

 

[patent10021]

This page clearly says that their TalkingSIM plan has "unlimited data for 3,960円" which sounds good to me.
http://www.bmobile.ne.jp/sim_t/index.html

and....... NO FN' CONTRACT!

How's them Apples?!


Now the only thing left for me to do is find out how Docomo's speeds compare with Softbank's.

If they're close I'll buy a factory unlocked phone on Apple Canada and use it on B-Mobile/Docomo.

 

[patent10021]

It doesn't say exactly when B-Mobile will be selling this SIM. I'm assuming it's now but not sure when the SIM would arrive. Guess it doesn't matter since it takes 3 weeks to get an iP4 on Apple Canada.