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UPDATES
9/11/2024
🆕 Free exchange is now limited to AU50GB3D JT301 only.
🆕 If a customer wishes to switch to AU50GB3D X11 (or X12), an additional fee of 2,000 + 700 will be incurred.
8/29/2024
Free exchange is now limited to AU50GB3D JT301 only.
If a customer wishes to switch to AU50GB3D X11 (or X12), an additional fee of 1,000 yen + 700 yen will be incurred.
6/14/2024
Changing the plan from AU UNLIMITED 5G (50GB/3 days) WiFi starting from arrival on Oct. 14, 2023, to a 100GB plan or another plan is FREE of charge if the signal does not support it within 7 days. Please ask for approval in the #mur-discount-confirmation channel. The deposit will follow the new plan (e.g., if changing to the 100GB SIM, the deposit will be 3300 yen).
Why is my pocket Wi-Fi slow?
If you experienced slow internet connection for a specific time of the day, these are some reasons.
1. weather
2. network congestion
3. location
4. data over-usage
Please try to :
1. Restart Your Phone/Restart The Pocket Wi-Fi
2. Update and Disable Network-Heavy Apps
3. Remember Your Data limit
4. Reset Your Phone's Network Settings
5. Remove and Reinsert Your SIM Card
6. Wait for data usage to reset to 0
If customer complaints that internet is slow but the reset on speed test (https://fast.com/) is ok with fast mbps; you can use this explanation:
Internet speed range:
Is 1 Mbps fast?
1 Mbps will appear to be a very slow speed of internet connectivity.
Is 5 Mbps fast?
For normal use 5 Mbps is one of the good internet speed where you can load and stream Full HD live videos and download movies and files in normal speed.
Is 8 Mbps good internet speed?
6-10 Mbps: Usually an excellent Web surfing experience.
Generally quick enough to stream a 1080p (high-def) video
*If the results in AR has no problem with the signal but customer cannot use the service for 3days and more; process replacement (refer to Replacement/Change plan tab)
Internet Coverage around Japan
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