"I cannot decide because there are so many billing plans and discount services". "How much is required each month to use a smartphone?" This page will help you find answers to any such questions.
DOCOMO charges are actually simple.
Three-step checks for DOCOMO first-time subscribers as well as subscribers who want to review their charges and who are thinking of purchasing a smartphone. These steps will help you find more reasonable and comfortable usage.
Billing plans refer to plans for basic monthly charges (including communications allowances). The basic monthly charge, communications allowance, and call charge per 30 seconds vary depending on the plan. You can use, for example, the number of calls you make and talk time every month as a guide for selecting a plan.
In the case of Value Plan (if you apply for Fami-wari MAX50
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1 The subscription is renewed automatically every 2 years and a cancellation charge of ¥9,975 applies for cancelling the subscription during the subscription period including after renewal.
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Plans such as Type L Value and Type LL Value are recommended for subscribers who make many calls.
Even though the basic monthly charge is higher, the total charges will be more advantageous for users who make many calls.
Also, billing plans offering a reasonable basic monthly charge, such as Type SS Value, are recommended for users who want to reduce the basic monthly charge.
There are many other billing plans available, including a plan with a limit function to prevent overuse.
What are the differences between a smartphone and an i-mode mobile phone?
There is almost no difference in the charge system between a smartphone and an i-mode mobile phone.
You can use both economically by skillfully selecting the billing plan, basic monthly charge discount, packet flat-rate service, and so on.
Well then, what are the differences between a smartphone and an i-mode mobile phone?
The answer is the type of service (ISP) for connecting to Internet. Both require a subscription to an Internet connection service to browse the Internet and use mail. sp-mode (monthly charge of ¥315) is required for a smartphone, and i-mode (monthly charge of ¥315) for an i-mode mobile phone.
sp-mode is an Internet connection service for smartphones that allows you to use the same mail address (@docomo.ne.jp) as for i-mode.
Discount services refer to services to discount the basic monthly charge, dialing charge, and other charges. DOCOMO offers discount services tailored for long-term users, families, students, and other people. Find the right service for you and subscribe to it to ensure reasonable use.
For DOCOMO family users
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- 2 The subscription is renewed automatically every 2 years and a cancellation charge of ¥9,975 applies for cancelling the subscription during the subscription period including after renewal.
- 3 Up to 10 lines for relatives within the third degree of kinship to the main line subscriber.
- 4 Applicable to dialing from FOMA. Charges apply to some calls and communications.
- 5 Some mail is not free. For details, see Notes.
For single DOCOMO users
Reasonable with Hitoridemo Discount506.
50% off the basic monthly charge for single DOCOMO users who subscribe for two years.
6 The subscription is renewed automatically every 2 years and a cancellation charge of ¥9,975 applies for cancelling the plan during the subscription period including after renewal.
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The basic monthly charge must be paid every month so 50% OFF is a very wallet friendly discount.
Additionally, Fami-wari MAX50 provides discounts on dialing and mail to family members. Use of DOCOMO by all family members doubles the benefits.
Furthermore, a subscription to a packet flat-rate service ensures worry-free use of packet communications that are convenient for using various applications such as mail, games, and search.
There are many other discount services available.
As for the packet flat-rate service, you can select from the flat-rate and two-tiered services depending on your conditions of use.
For users who want to enjoy rich content on their smartphones
Pake-hodai FLAT is recommended for frequent packet communications users who view rich content such as video and music or search for information on their smartphones.
Unlimited use at a monthly charge of ¥5,460!
Smartphone flat-rate communications help you save ¥525 more than the limit of Pake-hodai double.
The limit for communications made via connection to a PC or other external device is ¥8,190 per month.
For users who use i-mode at varying frequencies
Two-tiered flat-rate Pake-hodai double is recommended for users who use packet communications at varying frequencies depending on the month; for example, "I use i-mode more frequently in a month when I make business trips many times or spend a lot of time out of the office", or "my i-mode use is usually limited to sending and receiving mail".
Just ¥390 in a month with little use!
Worry-free unlimited use of i-mode communications for a maximum of ¥4,410/month.
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Understanding these points will enable reasonable and worry-free use of packet communications, which will make everyday life more comfortable and enjoyable.
There are many other packet flat-rate services available, including a flat-rate service that can be used overseas.
What are the differences between a smartphone and an i-mode mobile phone?
The packet flat-rate service system is the same for both a mobile phone and a smartphone.
However, the limit for a smartphone is a little higher.
The amount of packet communications is the most significant difference in the features between a smartphone and i-mode mobile phone.
The amount of packet communications increases significantly because smartphones exchange large volumes of data to update versions of installed software, use various applications, and automatically perform communications in the background. Accordingly, subscription to Pake-hodai FLAT is strongly recommended for smartphone users.
There are reasonable services available for smartphone users, such as Pake-hodai FLAT, that help them enjoy rich content without worry and use for business.
Introduction to examples of combining plans to suit the usage of a mobile phone or smartphone based on factors such as monthly talk time and the amount of mail and Internet communications.
How to buy a phone
For the purchase fee of a mobile phone, you can select between two courses.
Useful information on billing system
Explanation on important points regarding the billing system, such as monthly usage charges and when packet communications charges occur.
Consult with your local docomo Shop
If you have any questions regarding charges, please feel free to consult with your local docomo Shop.
