Procedure for changing the line on LINE Mobile | Benefits and Disallow

This article explains the change of the line used in LINE Mobile.

LINE Mobile is characterized by a character that can choose a line from DoCoMo, au and Softbank, but recently the official SoftBank push is strong, so many people are considering changing to Softbank lines.

The author actually uses LINE Mobile's SoftBank line, so I will introduce the advantages and disadvantages of the line change with that impression.

Procedure to change the line with LINE Mobile

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With LINE Mobile, you can easily change the line from "various procedures"> "line change" on My Page.

However, it is currently not possible to change from SoftBank line to docomo / au.

The image above says "(suspended reception)" is because I use SoftBank lines.

It cannot be changed from a docomo line to au line or a docomo line from au line.The only option to change the line is SoftBank.

Advantages and disadvantages of changing the line on LINE Mobile

By the way, is it really okay to change to a SoftBank line?Let's check the advantages and disadvantages in advance.

The first is the merit.

The first motive to change to a SoftBank line is to use a SIM locked terminal.

If a carrier SIM lock is applied to the terminal you have, you can use only a carrier line with SIM locked unless you cancel it.

For example, a DOCOMO / au line cannot be used normally on a terminal with Softbank SIM lock.

However, a fee of 3,300 yen (tax included) may be charged to unlock the SIM.

On the other hand, if you change the line to be used to SoftBank, you can use the terminal without worrying about SoftBank's SIM lock.

LINE Mobile is focusing on SoftBank lines, so many users have answered that the speed has increased by changing from the docomo line and au line.

The reasons will be explained in detail later.

This time is a disadvantage.

If you have a docomo or au SIM lock on your device, you will not be able to use it if you change it to the SoftBank line.

Be sure to check the presence or absence of SIM lock, release it if you can release it, and change it to SoftBank line.

The communication area of the cheap SIM is the same as the communication area of the borrowed line.

If it is a docomo line, it will be connected in the docomo area, and the au line will be connected in the au area.

In fact, the area of SoftBank is said to be the narrowest.

SoftBank also has a population cover rate of over 99 %, but unfortunately, such evaluations have not disappeared even now because of the slower entry than docomo and au.

However, if your living area is included in the communication area, it should basically no problem.

Once, search for your activity area on the service area map on the SoftBank official page and check it.

Which line should I change to?

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LINE Mobile currently can only change to SoftBank line, so it is naturally recommended on SoftBank.

And I personally recommend changing to SoftBank line.I will give the reason in order.

LINE Mobile Co., Ltd., which runs LINE Mobile, is a subsidiary of SoftBank Co., Ltd.

For this reason, LINE Mobile is officially focusing on changing to SoftBank line, and is currently conducting a campaign to fully return 3,300 yen (tax included) with LINE points.

It has also been announced that SoftBank Co., Ltd. will merge LINE Mobile Co., Ltd. by March 2021, and LINE Mobile Co., Ltd. will be dissolved.

When that happens, it is Softbank Co., Ltd. itself, not just a group company.

LINE Mobile Co., Ltd., which has a rich dissolution, has been announced on the LINE Mobile Official Blog if the LINE Mobile service continues as it is.

In addition, there is no forced transition to SoftBank.

However, the end of the new application will be discussed with SoftBank Co., Ltd., and it will probably end in March 2021.

Softbank Co., Ltd. has announced that the new reception will be terminated in March 2021, but LINE Mobile Co., Ltd. may not be a decision yet.

Depending on the content of the consultation, the schedule may be two turns and three.

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LINE Mobile often enhances SoftBank lines, and now there is 1 band per person per person compared to docomo lines and au lines..It has become 8 times wider.

As a result, it is less crowded than docomo and au lines, and the communication speed is easier to maintain at high speed.

I actually measured the speed in Tokyo on weekdays on the SoftBank line of LINE Mobile.

Results of morning (8:00 to 9:00)

Results of noon (12:00 to 13:00)

Results at night (20:00 to 21:00)

Although the time of the lunch break is significantly reduced, it is a result of very comfortable communication.

I have been using LINE Mobile's SoftBank line for more than two years, but there are no troubles such as being too late to contact me.

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Due to the reinforcement of the SoftBank line, 90 % of users who changed to SoftBank line on LINE Mobile answered "satisfaction" in the official questionnaire.

It is said that there were many voices saying "it became easier to connect" and "faster" compared to the docomo line and the au line.

Even as a writer who is actually using it, I am so satisfied that I have never thought that I want to change to a docomo line and au line, so it seems to be convincing.

LINEモバイルの回線変更に関するQ&A

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Finally, answer common questions about LINE Mobile's line change.

Changing the line does not change the phone number.

Conversely, if you want to change your phone number, you cannot change by changing the line.

Once you change the line, you need to return the SIM card you are currently using.

Return to the specified address without discarding.The shipping fee will be paid by yourself.

Even if the line is changed, there is no penalty (official name is "cancellation administrative fee").There is no reset of the usage period.

The line change fee is 3,300 yen (tax included), but we are currently conducting a campaign where the amount is returned as LINE points.

The campaign is until March 31, 2021.The condition is to change from docomo line / au line to SoftBank line.

It can only be changed to SoftBank line and cannot be restored

That's it for the change of the line used in LINE Mobile.

Currently, LINE Mobile can change from docomo / au line to Softbank, but cannot be changed from SoftBank / DOCOMO / au line.

This is very related to the fact that LINE Mobile Co., Ltd. is a subsidiary of Softbank Co., Ltd.

We are also actively performing line -up work on SoftBank line, and many users who have changed to SoftBank line seem to be satisfied that they are "faster than when using docomo and au lines."

Now we are conducting a campaign to get 3,300 yen equivalent to LINE points just by changing to SoftBank line, so if you are considering changes, please use it.

The line change fee will be temporarily charged, but you can actually change it for free.

LINE Mobile Co., Ltd. has been dissolved by being absorbed by SoftBank Co., Ltd. by March 2021.However, the contractor is still guided to be able to use LINE Mobile.