povo2.0 is a plan with a monthly fees of 0 yen (*1), where you can purchase data volume and voice call Topping as needed.
This plan is recommended for people (Generation Z and the digital native generation) who want to customize their own smartphone plan, such as those who want to have two smartphones or add as much data as they need, when they need it.
In this article, we will explain the appeal of povo2.0 from the perspective of Generation Z.
*1: If there is no paid Topping purchase for more than 180 days, your subscription may be suspended or terminated.
In addition, if you subscribe to 5 lines(*) under the same name, a contract administration fee of tax included 3,850 yen/line will be charged for the 6th line and thereafter.
*Includes lines that have been terminated or cancelled by the Company within the past year. If you do not purchase data Topping, the maximum sending/receiving speed is 128 kbps.
Domestic calls are charged at tax included 22 yen/30 seconds, and sending SMS is charged at tax included 3.3 yen/text (up to 70 characters). Some calling rates may differ, such as calls to satellite phones. See here for details.
Receiving SMS is free. Depending on the model, up to 670 double-byte characters can be sent.
However, up to 134 characters will be charged for two SMS messages, and after that, one SMS message will be charged for every 67 characters.
povo2.0 is a system that has no basic fees and allows you to Topping (add) as much data or unlimited calls as you need, when you need them.
With povo2.0, you can freely choose the following Topping to suit your lifestyle.
| Topping | Topping details (tax included) |
|---|---|
| Data Topping | ・ Unlimited data (24 hours) (*2) 330 yen/time ・ Data Top-up 1GB (7 days) 390 yen/time ・ Data Top-up (30 days) 990 yen/time ・ Data Top-up 20GB (30 days) 2,700 yen/time ・ Data Top-up 60GB (90 days) 6,490 yen/time ・ Data Top-up 150GB (180 days) 12,980 yen/time |
| Content Topping | ・DAZN Unlimited Pack (7 days) 1,145 yen/time (*9) ・smash. Unlimited use pack (24 hours) 220 yen/time (*8) |
| Call Toppings | ・Unlimited calls of up to 5 minutes (*3)(*4)：550 yen per month ・Unlimited calls (*4)：1,650 yen per month |
| Support Topping | ・Smartphone breakdown support: 830 yen per month *We have stopped accepting new applications as of July 31, 2023. |
The unique feature of povo2.0 Topping is that you can set an appropriate smartphone fees to suit your lifestyle.
Reference: "Topping List" (povo)
There is no basic fees for povo2.0, so if you don't add Topping, you can use it for 0 yen (*1).
Even if you don't add Topping, you can still use data at 128kbps and make calls.
However, if no Topping are added to povo2.0 within 180 days, your service may be suspended or your contract may be terminated.
You will need to add Topping at least once every six months, but by simply adding Topping for 390 yen per 1GB, you can prevent your contract from being terminated or your service being suspended.
Receiving SMS is free. Depending on the model, you can send up to 670 full-width characters.
However, up to 134 characters, the sending fee will be charged as two messages, and for every 67 characters thereafter, the sending fee will be charged as one message.
povo2.0 Topping can be purchased even in the middle of the month.
Therefore, even if you find yourself running out of data at the end of the month, or if you added a 3GB Topping at the beginning of the month but are now limited in speed by the middle of the month, you can add more data with just two taps from the dedicated app.
You can also add unlimited calling Topping mid-month. However, please note that the monthly fees will not be calculated on a pro rata basis, so please be careful when adding unlimited calling Topping.
Since povo2.0 Topping are additions rather than updates, care must be taken when performing data Topping or content Topping.
This is because povo2.0 Topping have validity, and validity begins from the moment Topping is added.
For example, if Topping 20GB with a 30-day validity, and then Topping the same 20GB on the 15th day, you will not be able to use it for 60 days (30 + 30 days), but rather validity will be 45 days (15 + 30 days), which means there will be an overlap of 15 days.
Depending on when you add Topping, you may not be able to use up all your data, which can be a waste. With povo2.0, the basic rule is to add toppings when validity of Topping or when you have used up all your data.
However, call Topping (unlimited calls) and support Topping are available with automatic renewal.
povo2.0 offers "trial Topping" that can be purchased for Limited offer. However, please note that the availability varies depending on the season.
Until now, there has been a "trial Topping" that allows Data Top-up (for 30 days) for 499 yen per use. Normally, the 1GB additional plan only has Topping validity for 7 days, but the trial Topping validity for 30 days and can be used for things like "wanting to try out the usability of povo2.0" or "adding a little more when your speed is limited."
The biggest advantage of povo2.0 is that you can use it to suit your needs by adding Topping that suit your lifestyle.
From here, we will introduce povo2.0 's recommended Topping for Generation Z.
The overview is as follows:
Since povo2.0 allows you to add data volume as you go, it is also suitable for use as a secondary line when the speed of your main line is limited.
If you Topping just 3GB per month, the monthly fees is only 990 yen, so you can have a secondary line at a low price.
Of course, the basic fee is 0 yen (*1), so if you do not add any povo2.0 Topping in any month, you can use it for 0 yen (*1).
Reference: "More convenient ways to use povo" (povo)
*1: If you do not purchase any paid Topping for 180 days or more, your service may be suspended or your contract may be terminated.
In addition, if you sign up for five lines (*) under the same name, a fee of 3,850 yen (tax included included) per line will be charged for the sixth line and beyond.
*This includes lines that have been cancelled or have been canceled by our company within the past year. If you do not purchase a data Topping, the maximum sending and receiving speed will be 128kbps.
Domestic calls are charged at tax included 22 yen/30 seconds and sending SMS is charged at tax included 3.3 yen/text (up to 70 characters). Calling rates may differ for some calls, such as calls to satellite phones. For details Click here For more information, please click here.
Receiving SMS is free. Depending on the model, you can send up to 670 full-width characters.
However, up to 134 characters, the sending fee will be charged as two messages, and for every 67 characters thereafter, the sending fee will be charged as one message.
povo2.0 has an unlimited calling Topping, making it suitable for use as a business phone number.
For the unlimited calling Topping you can freely choose from two plans: "Unlimited calls under 5 minutes/550 yen (tax included) (*3)(*4)" and "Unlimited calling/1,650 yen (tax included) (*4)."
Reference: "Unlimited calls of up to 5 minutes" (povo)
Reference: "unlimited calls" (povo)
Since you can separate your smartphone for personal and work use, this is a recommended method for those who want to prevent work calls from coming to their personal smartphone or who want to have a work phone number.
povo2.0 also supports eSIM (*5), so you can use two phone numbers on one smartphone.
*3: Domestic calls of up to 5 minutes are free of charge. After 5 minutes, a call charge of 22 yen (tax included included) per 30 seconds will be charged.
*4: Calls to phone numbers set by other companies starting with 0570 (Navidial, etc.) to fees, number guide (104) (number guide fee is not free, calls to fees are free), administrative 1XY service (188), # dial (Quick Dial), SMS transmission, calls to satellite phones, and calls to phone numbers specified separately by the Company The Topping service is not available for free calls to international calls and calls made overseas. International calls and incoming/outgoing calls overseas are also not covered. Calling charges are based on the service.
*5: To use eSIM, a compatible device is required.
The following cases are recommended for using this phone number as a business phone number:
For more information about eSIM, please see this article.
Reference: "What is eSIM? Explaining the advantages and disadvantages of using it" (povo)
povo2.0 allows you to freely Topping your data volume without any restrictions, and can also be used as pocket Wi-Fi by using the tethering function.
Tethering is also available for free, so if Topping Data Top-up (2,700 yen/ tax included included), you can use it as a pocket Wi-Fi alternative.
Pocket Wi-Fi has a contract validity and cancellation fee, and you will be fees even if you are not using the service.
However, with povo2.0, you can use it as a data communication smartphone at a low price by simply adding the amount of data you want to use.
The following people are recommended to use povo2.0 as a pocket Wi-Fi.
povo2.0 has no basic fee and can be used for free in months when not in use, so you can also save on your smartphone bill.
The basic fee is 0 yen (*1) and although the speed is slow, you can use it for 128kbps data communication. Of course, there is no call fees for incoming calls, so if you don't make many calls, you can use it to keep your mobile phone fees down.
povo2.0 has a "#Gigakatsu" campaign where you can earn GB based on the amount of shopping or services you spend using au pay at participating stores.
If you make good use of #Gigakatsu, you can earn about 3GB (*6) per month without Topping your data capacity, so you can enjoy the internet without adding any data Topping.
The following people are recommended to use povo2.0 to save on their smartphone bills:
*1: If you do not purchase any paid Topping for 180 days or more, your service may be suspended or your contract may be terminated.
In addition, if you sign up for five lines (*) under the same name, a fee of 3,850 yen (tax included included) per line will be charged for the sixth line and beyond.
*This includes lines that have been cancelled or have been canceled by our company within the past year. If you do not purchase a data Topping, the maximum sending and receiving speed will be 128kbps.
Domestic calls are charged at tax included 22 yen/30 seconds and sending SMS is charged at tax included 3.3 yen/text (up to 70 characters). Calling rates may differ for some calls, such as calls to satellite phones. For details Click here For more information, please click here.
Receiving SMS is free. Depending on the model, you can send up to 670 full-width characters.
However, up to 134 characters, the sending fee will be charged as two messages, and for every 67 characters thereafter, the sending fee will be charged as one message.
*6: For purchases and service use of tax included 5~6,000 yen or more at participating stores. For more details, please visit GigaKatsu introduction page on povo2.0" (povo) for more details.
It is also recommended to use DAZN *9 only when watching sports such as soccer or baseball with friends.
povo2.0 offers Topping that allows you to use DAZN for 7 days for 1,145 yen (tax included). DAZN's regular plan costs about 4,200 yen (tax included) per month, but povo2.0 's DAZN Topping is available at a low price, although the contract validity is limited to 7 days.
By adding DAZN Topping, you can watch at any time you like, such as when you want to watch a specific World Cup match with a friend.
Data Top-up can be done with just two taps using the dedicated app, so you can use DAZN anytime, anywhere as long as you have mobile phone coverage.
The following people are recommended to use povo2.0 to access DAZN:
Reference: "DAZN Unlimited Use Pack (7 days)" (povo) *9: As of November 30, 2024, the "DAZN Unlimited Use Pack (7 days)" will no longer be available.
・smash. 220 yen (24 hours) (*8)
Some people use smash. only to watch videos updated by their favorite celebrities or idol groups.
smash. is a service that normally costs 550 yen per month, but with the povo2.0 Topping, it can be used for 220 yen per day.
The following people are recommended to use povo2.0 to watch smash.
Reference: "smash. Unlimited use pack (24 hours)" (povo)
*8: The "smash. Unlimited Use Pack" will be discontinued as of April 30, 2024.
In this article, we explain Topping for povo2.0 from the perspective of Generation Z.
povo2.0 is a plan that has no basic fee and allows you to customize Topping such as data volume.
Depending on Topping add, you can create a plan that suits your lifestyle, such as "signing up for a smartphone for work," "using it as a replacement for pocket Wi-Fi," or "saving on smartphone bills."
povo2.0 also supports eSIM, and depending on the time of the contract, it can be used on the same day (*7). Why not take advantage of this opportunity to try it out?
*7: If you apply for an eSIM, you can start using it on the same day if you complete the SIM activation procedure between 9:30 AM and 8 PM. However, if you activate the SIM after 8 PM, the activation time will vary depending on the details of your application. Please see here for details. Also, depending on the application congestion, it may take some time for the procedure to be completed.
