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Overseas SIM Complete Guide | 2020 Popular SIM selections and other smartphone communication means
If you use smartphones such as iPhones on a trip to Europe and the United States, many people buy and use overseas SIMs.
There are many types of overseas SIMs, and there are various plans and fees, so I'm just worried about which one to choose.
Also, recently, the number of domestic services of rental Wi-Fi that can be used overseas has increased, and the overseas roaming services of careers are enhanced, so how do you use it?
Therefore, this time, we will introduce recommended SIM cards that can be used overseas, rental Wi-Fi and roaming services for carriers.
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「くりこしプランL +5G」をeSIMで契約した場合、さらに8,000円相当のau PAY残高をゲットできます。UQモバイル公式サイトを見るDifferences between overseas SIMs that can be purchased in Japan and SIM purchased locally
First, I will introduce the types of overseas SIMs.
Speaking of overseas SIMs, many people have the image of purchasing at local airports.
In fact, SIM cards that can be used overseas can be purchased in Japan, so you can prepare before traveling.
So, let's look at the difference between overseas SIMs that can be bought in Japan and SIMs buying locally.
Overseas SIMs can be purchased in Japan, and are also available on major e -commerce sites such as Amazon and Rakuten Ichiba and large electronics retailers.
海外SIMを国内で買うThe advantage of purchasing in Japan is that you can use your smartphone as soon as you arrive at your destination.
If you buy a SIM locally, you will not be able to use your smartphone before purchasing and completing the settings.
If you have any trouble, such as not being able to procure overseas SIMs as soon as you arrive at the site, you may have time to use your smartphone for a while.
If you travel to an unfamiliar country or who need a means of contact immediately for work, you should prepare overseas SIMs in Japan in advance.
However, there are disadvantages of purchasing in Japan, and it is slightly more expensive than purchasing locally.
In particular, overseas SIMs sold by domestic telecommunications companies tend to be more expensive than those sold by overseas telecommunications companies.
It is recommended for those who do not have much experience traveling abroad and those who are worried about setting up because of the enriched support in Japanese.
Of course, there are some overseas SIMs sold by overseas telecommunications companies in Japan, so if you are used to it, we recommend that you purchase this cheap SIM.
Here are one recommended overseas SIM issued by a Japanese telecommunications company.
We recommend "overseas travel SIM" provided by "IIJmio", which is very popular with cheap SIMs.
This SIM can be purchased at IIJmio's official website or at the store (BicCamera Sofmap Kojima).
The package price is 3,000 yen, and a startpack fee will be charged for data communication and voice calls, and you will be able to make a certain data communication and call.
It is also possible to charge additionally, and even if the data expires, the SIM itself can be used by charging within one year from the final charge.
| IIJmio海外トラベルSIM | データ専用 | 音声通話付き |
|---|---|---|
| スタートパック料金 | 3,850円 | 4,600円 |
| データ量 | 500MB | |
| 有効期間 | 14日間 | |
| 通話可能時間 | なし | 30分 |
| SMS | なし | 25通 |
Although the price is a little expensive, it is one of the Japanese overseas SIMs that can be operated on a Japanese page and can be used with confidence even for those who are not good at English.
The advantages and disadvantages of purchasing locally are the opposite of purchasing in Japan.
海外SIMを現地で買うIn other words, there is a merit that you can purchase at a cheap price locally, but there is a disadvantage that you cannot use your smartphone immediately after arriving.
The advantage is that even if you buy an overseas SIM with the same plan of the same telecommunications company, it may be cheaper to buy it in Japan depending on the country of travel.
The disadvantage is that you can't use SIM until you buy it, so you can use a smartphone only on local free Wi-Fi.
If you do not know where you can buy SIM, you will not be able to search freely with your smartphone.
If you are used to overseas to some extent, this may not be a problem, but if you are unfamiliar, we recommend that you prepare in advance that you can buy it in Japan.
海外SIMを国内か現地で買うかの違いRecommended overseas SIM rankings for traveling in Europe
Let's take a look at the recommended overseas SIM for each travel destination.
The first is the introduction of overseas SIMs that can be used in Europe.
If you use overseas SIMs on Europe travel, it is recommended to use the SIM provided by European careers.
European careers are cheap even in the world, and many European countries can use them at the same price, so they are easy to use on traveling around Europe.
From now on, we will introduce three recommended overseas SIMs for traveling in Europe.
The most recommended overseas SIM for traveling in Europe is a prepaid SIM provided by British telecommunications company THREE.
SIMs that can be used in more than 60 countries, such as the United States and Australia, mainly in European countries, are popular among overseas travelers.
In addition, it supports 4G communication only in the UK, and in other countries, communication is performed at 2G/3G.
You can easily purchase not only on site but also on Amazon etc. in Japan.
Depending on the exchange rate, purchasing locally is a little cheaper, but it is not so large, so it is recommended to purchase it in Japan.
Three SIMs can be selected from abundant plans.
The data traffic is set in detail between 1GB/30th to 12GB/360 days, no voice call and unlimited (only between the target countries).
There are quite a few, so I will introduce some plans here.
| データ通信量 | 有効期間 | 音声通話 | 料金 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1GB | 30日間 | なし | 950円 |
| 3GB | 3ヶ月 | なし | 1,740円 |
| 12GB | 12ヶ月 | なし | 5,680円 |
| 3GB | 30日間 | 300分 | 1,480円 |
| 5GB | 30日間 | 300分 | 2,180円 |
| 10GB | 30日間 | 300分 | 2,880円 |
| 12GB | 30日間 | 無制限 | 2,100円 |
If it is 1GB, it can be purchased for less than 1,000 yen, and even a 12GB plan is about 2,000 yen, which is a low -cost overseas SIM.
This THREE SIM is recommended for Europe, especially when traveling in the UK.
The next recommendation is the SIM of French, a major French telecommunications company, which is a popular Japanese travel destination.
FREE SIM cards are sold all over France and can be purchased at shops or unmanned ticket vending machines.
And FREE features an outstanding cospa.
Large -capacity data communication can be used for all -you -can -make SIMs, which can be used in the world's lowest class.
The FREE price plan is as follows.
| 月額料金 | データ通信量 | 通話 | メール | フランス以外での利用 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2ユーロ(240円程度) | 50MB | 2時間 | 無制限 | 50MB |
| 8.99ユーロ(1,100円程度) | 50GB | 無制限 | 無制限 | 4GB |
| 19.99ユーロ(2,500円程度) | 100GB | 無制限 | 無制限 | 25GB |
In addition to this monthly fee, it costs 10 euros (about 1,200 yen) as a purchase cost for SIM cards.
Especially recommended plans are 19 per month.It is a 99 euro (about 2,500 yen) plan, which can be used up to 100GB per month and all -you -can -make calls.
In addition, there is no charge for calling to Japanese landline calls.
And this plan can be used in countries other than France, and it can be used in European countries, the United States, Asia, etc. in roaming up to 25GB.
You can use your smartphone for an unthinkable amount in Japan, but it is a feature of this free SIM.
When traveling in Europe, it may be a good idea to buy FREE SIMs in France and go around the country around you.
GIFFGAFF is a British telecommunications company, and has not expanded the actual store, but is only online.
The shipping cost of the SIM card is free, and it can be delivered to Japan as well as the UK.
GIFFGAFF SIM offers a wide range of plans, and it is available in 500MB per month to unlimited plans for both data communication and voice calls.
| 月額料金 | データ通信量 | 通話 | SMS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6ポンド(850円程度) | 500MB | 300分 | 500通 |
| 8ポンド(1,150円程度) | 2GB | 500分 | 無制限 |
| 10ポンド(1,450円程度) | 6GB | 無制限 | |
| 12ポンド(1,700円程度) | 10GB | ||
| 15ポンド(2,200円程度) | 15GB | ||
| 20ポンド(2,900円程度) | 40GB | ||
| 25ポンド(3,600円程度) | 無制限 |
It can be used at a very low price of £ 25 (about 3,700 yen) even with an unlimited plan, and is characterized by its excellent cost performance.
This is also a recommended overseas SIM for traveling in Europe because it can be used in European countries within the EU.
Recommended overseas SIM rankings for traveling in EuropeRecommended overseas SIM ranking for traveling in the United States
Next is the recommended overseas SIM for traveling in the United States.
There are three major carriers in the United States, like Verizon Wireless, At & T, T-Mobile, and MVNOs using those lines.
Of course, it is good to use these three carriers, but it will be a little expensive, so it is recommended to use MVNO SIM.
Now, here are three recommended overseas SIMs for traveling in the United States.
Most SIM is the most recommended for traveling in the United States.
MOST SIM is a prepaid SIM that has a wide range of periods from short -term to long -term stay, and features an unlimited data traffic in all plans.
In addition, purchases in Japan are also possible, so you can prepare before traveling.
Regarding the line, you can choose from two types of American carriers "AT & T" and "T-Mobile", and the plan and price system vary depending on which line to use.
The price plan for using AT & T lines is as follows.
Use AT & T line
| 有効期間 | 料金 | データ・通話 |
|---|---|---|
| 7日間 | 3,150円 | 無制限 |
| 15日間 | 3,990円 | |
| 30日間 | 5,980円 |
It is up to 30 days, but if you want to use it for more periods, you can easily apply for an extension from your email.
In addition, AT & T is a major carrier that competes for 1 and 2 in the United States, and has a strong communication speed and radio waves.
In the United States, the land is very large, so it may be difficult to connect in the suburbs, but the AT & T line covers a large area, so it is also recommended for those who travel wide.
Next, let's look at the SIM price plan that uses the T-mobile line.
Use T-mobile line
| 有効期間 | 料金 | データ・通話 |
|---|---|---|
| 5日間 | 2,790円 | 無制限 |
| 7日間 | 3,190円 | |
| 10日間 | 3,490円 | |
| 12日間 | 3,890円 | |
| 15日間 | 4,190円 | |
| 21日間 | 4,990円 | |
| 30日間 | 5,990円 | |
| 45日間 | 8,980円 | |
| 60日間 | 11,900円 | |
| 90日間 | 17,800円 | |
| 120日間 | 23,600円 |
The fee itself is almost the same, but the T-mobile line has a wide variety of plans for a wide range of plans.
Although the T-mobile line is slightly narrower than the AT & T line, it is recommended for those who use it mainly in urban areas with fast communication speeds in urban areas.
続いて紹介するのは、Use T-mobile lineしたMVNOのmobellです。
The Mobell price plan is very simple, and you can use data communication for 5,995 yen per month.
Calls can be used for 60 yen/minute for all calls with Japan and Japan.
Although it is a little higher price than MOST SIM, it is also possible to purchase in Japan and the website is compatible with Japanese, so it is easy to use for Japanese people.
Next, this ZIP SIM is popular in the United States.
Use T-mobile lineしたMVNOのプリペイドSIMとなっています。
The validity period can be selected from 4 types, 7/14/21/30, and the data communication volume is 500MB/1/1..It is 5/2GB.
The price plan is as follows.
| 有効期間 | データ通信量 | データ専用SIM金額 | 音声通話つきSIM金額 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7日間(データ専用は14日間) | 500MB | 15ドル(1,650円程度) | 20ドル(2,200円程度) |
| 14日間 | 1GB | 25ドル(2,750円程度) | 30ドル(3,300円程度) |
| 21日間 | 1.5GB | - | 35ドル(3,850円程度) |
| 30日間 | 2GB | 35ドル(3,850円程度) | 40ドル(4,400円程度) |
It is slightly more expensive than the two overseas SIM introduced earlier.
Recommended overseas SIM ranking for traveling in the United StatesRecommended overseas SIM rankings for traveling in Asia
Finally, we will introduce three recommended overseas SIMs for traveling in Asia.
If you use a smartphone in mainland or Hong Kong in China, we recommend Hong Kong in China.
It is an overseas SIM that can be purchased for about 1,000 yen and can be used up to 2GB for up to 8 days.
After using up 2GB, recharge is possible, but it is cheaper to use a new SIM, so it is recommended that you prepare multiple pieces for medium to long -term stay.
One of the things you need to be aware of when using a smartphone in China is the Great Fire Wall (gold shield) problem.
In China, website access regulations are severe and you cannot use services that are not reported to the government.
For example, Twitter, Facebook, LINE, Google, etc. are familiar services in Japan, but are not accessible on Chinese networks.
In order to be able to use these, you must use overseas roaming and VPN to use networks other than China.
In that regard, China's Hong Kong can be used as usual in China because it uses roaming via Hong Kong in China.
If you are traveling to China, we recommend China Union Hong Kong, which is cheap and can be used comfortably.
SIM2FLY is an overseas SIM provided by AIS, the largest telecommunications company in Thailand, and can be used in 24 Asian countries.
In addition, there are SIMs that support European tours, which are convenient when traveling to Europe via Asia for connecting.
SIM2FLY is a SIM dedicated to data communication that can be used up to 4GB in 8 days, and can be used at an affordable price of about 1,500 yen.
Wi-HO! SIM offers two types of Wi-HO! SIMs: Wi-HO! SIM Tour, which can be used in 10 major countries, and Wi-HO!。
| プラン名 | アジア周遊 | 中国・香港・マカオ |
|---|---|---|
| 料金 | 2,900円 | 2,100円 |
| データ通信量 | 500MB/日 | |
| 利用日数 | 8日間 | 5日間 |
| 対象国 | インドネシア、韓国シンガポールタイ、台湾、中国ベトナム、香港マカオ、マレーシア | 中国、香港、マカオ |
The feature is that it can be selected according to the country of travel.
Both can be used up to 500MB a day, and the number of days of use is 8 days for 8 days, China, Hong Kong and Macau for 5 days.
It is a prepaid SIM provided by Telecom Square, a Japanese telecommunications company, and it can be purchased in Japan, as well as all sites and support, so you can use it with confidence.
Recommended overseas SIM rankings for traveling in AsiaHow to set and use overseas SIM [iPhone / Android]
We have introduced recommended overseas SIMs so far, but let's look at how to actually use smartphones overseas using overseas SIMs.
First of all, the smartphone used as a major premise is that SIM is free.
There is no problem if you have a smartphone purchased with SIM -free, and even a smartphone purchased in a carrier can unlock SIM if it is a smartphone released after May 2015.
Once you have a SIM -free smartphone, the settings are different between iPhone and Android, so let's look at each setting method.
First, replace the SIM card from the one used in Japan to the overseas SIM prepared.
Be sure to use the SIM pin when taking out the SIM card for the iPhone.
Use it using it because it may be included when purchasing the iPhone, or depending on the overseas SIM you buy, it may have a SIM pin there.
In the case of an iPhone, most of the time you can use a local line just by replacing the SIM, but in some cases you need to install a profile.
Installing the profile requires a network connection.
In this case, use the free Wi-Fi at the airport to install the profile according to the SIM manual.
The setting is now complete and you can use the iPhone locally.
In the same way for Android, replace the SIM card from the domestic one to overseas SIM.
In Android, you need to set APN after replacing the SIM card.
The APN setting is a setting that specifies the network name to be connected to the smartphone, and the APN information is written in the SIM card manual, so enter it.
Under the following procedure for the general Android APN settings.
Androidで海外SIMを利用する設定の手順The setting is now complete.
When you return to Japan, be careful not to return the SIM card and then restore the ANP setting.
Compare the means of using smartphones overseas
This time, we have introduced how to use smartphones overseas in overseas SIMs, but you can use smartphones overseas by using other career roaming or using Wi-Fi rental.
Some people who actually go abroad have been worried about whether these three should use smartphones.
Let's compare the three ways to use smartphones overseas.
海外でスマホを使う方法The most common method is to use smartphones with overseas SIMs.
The advantage is that the amount is cheaper than other methods.
Especially if you stay in the middle to long period of one month or more, using overseas SIM is the cheapest.
However, it is more complicated to use it as a disadvantage than other methods.
SIMs and fees that can be used vary depending on the country of travel, and if you buy locally, it will be difficult if you are not used to local words to some extent.
In addition, problems such as setting on the smartphone side are required or cannot be used due to line frequency.
DoCoMo, au and Softbank offers overseas roaming services, and both smartphones and SIMs can communicate locally.
The advantage is that it can be used easily.
If you apply or set up from the web, you can use the smartphone used in Japan overseas.
However, the disadvantage is that the price is high among the three means.
Depending on your career, 980 yen to/day is a standard price.
The data communication volume is used from the amount of data contracted by the carrier, so it can be used without worry, but it is quite expensive compared to overseas SIM.
It is convenient if you use free Wi-Fi in a few days or use free Wi-Fi in the field, and use mobile data communication only when you need it, but if you use it too much, the price will be expensive.I do not recommend it.
In recent years, rental Wi-Fi services have exploded, and there are many services that can be used overseas as well as domestic use, and recently more and more people use rental Wi-Fi overseas.
The advantage of using rental Wi-Fi is that it is useful for using multiple devices such as tablets and PCs as well as smartphones.
Also, if you share Wi-Fi on a group trip, you may be less troublesome and cheaper than preparing overseas SIMs.
However, as a disadvantage, overseas usage fees are slightly more expensive, just like roaming career.
The rental Wi-Fi major "Wi-Fi" will be charged as an additional charge for 1,280 yen/day or 1,880 yen/day.
If you use one smartphone, it is cheaper to use your career roaming.
Rental Wi-Fi is recommended only for group travel and multiple devices.
どんなときもWiFiのデメリットが致命的？最新の超おすすめを別途紹介Precautions when using smartphones overseas
When using a smartphone overseas, there are two main points to note.
The first is to check in advance that the smartphone you are using cannot be used overseas in the first place, and the other is to be careful not to make an unexpected expensive claim.
Precautions when using smartphones overseasLet's take a closer look.
There is a compatible band in the smartphone, which determines the line that can be used.
Even if you are a SIM -free smartphone, you will not be able to communicate unless your smartphone is compatible with the frequency of the overseas SIM used.
It may be that you went to the site but could not use the net.
If you check whether the frequency of the overseas SIM and your smartphone that you plan to use in advance corresponds, be sure to check in advance because such troubles can be prevented.
Special attention is required when roaming your career or rental Wi-Fi.
Overseas usage fees are charged every day, so it may lead to an unexpected expensive claim if you use it unnoticed.
You also need to be careful about calls.
You can also call Japan, but even if you make an unlimited plan, international calls are not eligible and you will be charged for international calls.
This requires attention when using overseas SIMs, and even if it is written that it is unlimited, there may be a non -targeted call, so check the conditions before purchasing.
Recommended overseas SIM in the destination area wisely!
Smartphones can be easily used overseas, such as rental of career overseas and rental Wi-Fi, but it is recommended to use smartphones in overseas SIMs for usability and rates.
海外SIM利用のポイントRecently, it has become easier to get it in Japan, so you can use your smartphone smoothly from arrival even if you go abroad by preparing in advance.
Master how to use and choose overseas SIMs to make overseas travel more comfortable.
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