Some povo2.0 users may have noticed that their smartphone bills have gone down significantly since switching to povo2.0, and feel like they want to recommend it to the people around them. povo2.0 has a "Friend Referral Program" where if you introduce povo2.0 to a friend or family member, both the introducer and the person being introduced will receive nice benefits.
This time, we will introduce in detail the great benefits you can get through povo2.0 's "Friend Referral Program," as well as how to use it and things to be aware of.
povo2.0 's "Friend Referral Program" is a system in which if povo2.0 user introduces povo2.0 to a family member, friend, or partner, and that person then signs up for povo2.0, both the person who introduced and the person who was introduced will receive special benefits.
For more information about the povo friend referral program, please refer to this page.
Reference: povo Friend Referral Program | povo2.0
Now, let's take a closer look at the benefits you can receive through povo2.0 's friend referral program.
The bonus that can be received by those who introduce povo2.0 is "Data Bonus 3GB (30 days)," which is 3GB of data capacity valid for 30 days.
To use povo2.0 's "Friend Referral Program" as an introducer, first give your friend or family member the "referral code" that can be issued in the povo2.0 app. When that person enters the "referral code," subscribes to povo2.0, and activates their SIM card or eSIM, the introducer will automatically receive a "3GB data bonus (for 30 days)."
For each person you introduce, you will receive a "Data Bonus of 3GB (for 30 days)," and the maximum number of people you can introduce is 10. Be sure to actively introduce povo2.0 to your friends who are worried about lowering their smartphone bills.
The first benefit you will receive when you are introduced to povo2.0 is a one-time "Unlimited data bonus (24 hours) (*1)".
The "Unlimited data Bonus (24 hours) (*1)" is, as the name suggests, a data bonus that allows unlimited data communication for 24 hours. It will be automatically granted when you sign up for povo2.0 using the "Friend Referral Program" and complete activation of your SIM card or eSIM.
Please note that this benefit will begin to expire as soon as you activate the SIM, so be sure to set up your communication settings as soon as possible. If the display does not update after activating povo2.0, try pulling down the app's home screen from top to bottom.
In addition, the benefits you can receive when you are referred will be enhanced from January 26, 2023.
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Reference: povo Friend Referral Program | povo2.0
*1: Communication speeds may be limited during network congestion or when using video or cloud games.
The second benefit you can receive when you are introduced to povo2.0 is an "Unlimited data bonus (24 hours) (*1)" that corresponds to the eligible data Topping you purchase for the first time within 30 days after joining povo2.0.
While the first benefit is granted automatically after povo2.0 is activated, this benefit can be obtained by separately purchasing a "data Topping" that can be used with povo2.0. Depending on the data Topping you purchase, you can receive the following "Unlimited data bonus (24 hours) (*1)".
| Purchase data Topping | Benefits |
|---|---|
| データ追加1GB（7日間） | Unlimited data bonus (24 hours) (*1) / 1 use |
| データ追加3GB（30日間） | Unlimited data bonus (24 hours) (*1) / 2 times |
| データ追加20GB（30日間） | Unlimited data bonus (24 hours) (*1) / 3 times |
| データ追加60GB（90日間） | Unlimited data bonus (24 hours) (*1) / 5 times |
| データ追加150GB（180日間） | Unlimited data bonus (24 hours) (*1) / 5 times |
When you purchase the eligible Topping listed above, a promo code will be sent to the email address registered with povo2.0 within two weeks. By entering the promo code, you can use the "Unlimited data Bonus (24 hours) (*1)". The promo code is validity for six months from the date of receipt.
By the way, only the above five are eligible for purchased data Topping. povo2.0 also offers "Unlimited data Topping (24 hours) (*1)" and "trial Topping" that are sold for Limited offer, but please note that these are not eligible.
In this way, povo2.0 's "Friend Referral Program" is a great benefit for both the person who introduces and the person who is referred. From here, we will take a look at how to use the "Friend Referral Program" in detail.
First, let's look at how people who are already using povo2.0 can refer their friends to povo2.0 using the "Friend Referral Program." Follow the steps below to send a "referral code" to the person you want to refer.
You can see that it's very easy to introduce povo2.0.
Next, we will explain how to join povo2.0 using the "Friend Referral Program." Simply enter the "referral code" when signing up to receive benefits.
The procedure for joining povo2.0 varies depending on whether you are signing up for a new contract, switching from another company or UQ mobile to povo2.0, or changing from au to povo2.0. Specific application procedures for each situation can be found on the following page. (*2)
Reference: Usage Procedures (New Customers) | [Official] povo2.0
*2: As this is an online-only plan, all procedures and support will be handled online. Please contact us via the povo2.0 app or official website.
As you can see, the "Friend Referral Program" is a system that allows both the person who introduces and the person who is referred to receive great benefits in just a few easy steps. However, there are a few things you should be aware of before using it. Let's take a closer look.
The first thing to note is that you should check the cases in which the benefits do not apply. Specifically, the "Friend Referral Program" will not apply if the following applies:
In particular, please note that if the person who made the referral cancels povo2.0 before the person who was referred activates the SIM card or eSIM, the person will no longer be able to receive the benefits.
The second thing to note is that you need to update the povo2.0 app.
You can obtain and enter the referral code for the "Friend Referral Program" through the official povo2.0 app. Referral codes cannot be issued on the official website, so be sure to install the app beforehand. Also, be sure to update the app to the latest version before using it.
The third thing to note is that you need to check validity and order in which the data you receive as a bonus will be consumed.
In povo2.0, data bonuses received through the "Friend Referral Program" and data Topping purchased by yourself will be consumed in the following order of priority.
| Contents (in order of priority) | When time begins to pass |
|---|---|
| ① After subscribing to povo2.0, you can get "Unlimited data (24 hours) (*1)" by activating the SIM. | From activating your SIM card or eSIM |
| ② After subscribing to povo2.0, you will receive an "Unlimited data bonus (24 hours) (*1)" according to the eligible data Topping you purchase for the first time within 30 days. And "Unlimited data Topping (24 hours) (*1)" purchased from the povo2.0 app |
After entering the promo code or purchasing a data Topping |
| ③"Data Bonus Benefits" obtained by entering the promo code | After entering the promo code, the code with the shortest validity will be consumed first. |
| ④ "Data Topping" purchased through povo2.0 app | After purchasing the data Topping validity. |
In particular, it is important to note that the "Unlimited data Bonus (24 hours) (*1)" that all referred people receive begins to count as soon as the SIM is activated and opened. Also, remember that there is a 6-month entry period for the promo code for the "Unlimited data Bonus (24 hours) (*1)" that can be obtained according to the eligible data Topping purchased for the first time within 30 days after subscribing to povo2.0.
Please note that validity will not be extended if you enter a promo code for another benefit or purchase Data Top-up Topping while a data bonus benefit is being applied. For example, even if you purchase an additional 3GB of Unlimited data data (24 hours) (*1) benefit as a sign-up benefit for the Friend Referral Program, the 30-day validity will not be extended by 24 hours.
As such, the data validity date begins counting from the moment you enter the promo code or purchase the data Topping, so be sure to enter the promo code or purchase the data Topping after the currently applied benefit has ended.
So far, we've introduced povo2.0 's "Friend Referral Program." It's a very simple process, and both the person who introduces and the person who is referred receive great benefits. Using this article as a reference, why not introduce povo2.0 to your friends and family and expand the circle of great smartphone deals?
