Creating a Hotspot / Tethering

The Hotspot Feature We can confirm that our ‘Japan Unlimited’ SIM cards do support use of the hotspot feature and so the majority of smart phone handsets should allow you to share the data connection with multiple devices if you wish to. For instructions on how to enable this feature on most Android handsets, please […]

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Creating a Hotspot / Tethering

If you are using an Android device (and you have purchased the Android version of the ‘Japan Unlimited’ SIM card), we can confirm that you can share the data connection with multiple devices by enabling the “Mobile Hotspot” feature on your handset. Before you will be able to access data on your primary device / […]

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Cellular Data Setup (MiFi)

To use the service you will need to enable “Cellular Data” (also referred to as Mobile Data) and configure the APN (Access Point Name) profile with the settings below: APN: plus.4g Username: plus Password: 4g If required, you can also enter the additional APN profile settings below: MCC: 440 MNC: 20 Authentication type: PAP or […]

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Adding Additional Data

Due to a recent update, you can now add additional high speed data to your SIM card directly through your Mobal online account (MyAccount). After you have logged in to your online account, please click on the “More Information” button to the right of the listing for your SIM card as shown below – On […]

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Cellular Data Setup (iPhone)

To use data, simply enable Cellular (Mobile) Data which is found in the “Settings > Cellular” menu as shown in the example. Usually, no other configuration is needed as the Access Point Name (APN) is automatically configured! If you do not have a data connection after enabling Cellular Data, it may be that the settings […]

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Reducing Cellular Data Usage (Android)

We have included some suggestions below that will help you to reduce your cellular data usage. However, please be advised that these are only generic instructions for an Android handset and the steps may vary depending on your specific cell phone / the version of Android you have installed. Preventing applications from updating automatically: Please […]

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Can I use tethering/use my phone as a hotspot?

Yes! – As we do not restrict data sharing, there is no reason why you would not be able to share the connection with other devices via WiFi (providing your device supports a “mobile hotspot” feature). The data speed is restricted to 128 kbps (2G equivalent) when roaming so although this is sufficient for general […]

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Using Google Maps

We often get asked how much data Google Maps uses and it’s a difficult answer because it depends on quite a lot of factors. When using Google Maps while driving however, you will usually find that this application uses no more than 10MB per hour. If you will not have access to cellular data for […]

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HERE WeGo – Offline Maps & GPS (Alternative to Google Maps)

If you’re traveling around, a navigation app for your phone is incredibly useful. If you have a data connection you can use the map application that comes with your phone – such as Apple Maps or Google Maps, however we think that the HERE WeGo app is a really useful alternative. HERE WeGo has a […]

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No Option To Add A New ‘APN’ (iPhone)

If you cannot see an option to enter an APN (Access Point Name) and you have confirmed that your device is fully unlocked, please connect your phone to WiFi and click on or copy the following link into your web browser: https://www.mobal.com/files/softbank4g.mobileconfig This will take you to a page where you can install the correct […]

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