Procedures (Data Only)

Four things you need to know to complete the procedure

1.Email address

You will be asked to enter a one-time password via email address.

2Your contact phone number

You will be required to complete one-time password authentication via SMS using a Japanese phone number.

3Setting up payment methods

You can make payments for povo2.0 by credit card.
Even if you don't have a credit card, you can use Postpay(Paidy)*.

*What is Postpay(Paidy)?

4eSIM-compatible devices

To use this service, you will need a SIM-free or SIM-unlocked povo2.0 compatible device.

Only eSIM cards are supported Data Only only. SIM cards cannot be used.

Before proceeding, please check whether your smartphone or other device supports eSIM. If you select eSIM on an incompatible device, you will not be able to communicate.

*A Wi-Fi environment is required for setup. *If you are using an iPhone or iPad with an iOS version earlier than 15, we recommend updating to the latest version in advance.

Procedure flow details

STEP 1Select Toppings you would like to use and confirm important information

Follow the instructions on the screen and enter the required information.

  • Select Topping you would like to use
    *Please check here for Topping that can be purchased on your first visit.
  • Confirmation of important matters

STEP 2Confirm your email address and contact phone number and enter your customer information

Follow the instructions on the screen and enter the required information.

  • Confirm the email address you will register with povo2.0
  • Confirmation of your contact phone number
  • Enter your information
  • Enter your credit card information

*You will need to be able to receive emails to complete this procedure. Please set the domain [@ povo.jp] so that you can receive emails. *The selected Topping will be charged once your credit card information is entered. After payment, you will be able to set up the eSIM.

STEP 3SIM activation procedure

*Please make sure that the SIM lock is unlocked beforehand.

  • Activate the eSIM
  • Setting up eSIM
  • Configure communication settings (*1)
  • Activation procedure completed

*1: Depending on the device, APN settings and OS updates may be required (automatic settings are required for some models). * A Wi-Fi environment is required for the settings. * A device other than a smartphone (PC or tablet is also OK) is required to use povo. * Please activate the SIM between 12:05am and 11:50pm.
If you activate your SIM between 11:50 PM and 12:05 AM the next day, it will be completed sequentially from 12:05 AM the next day.
*Only eSIMs are supported Data Only use. SIM cards cannot be used.

Important Notice

  • Once completed, we will contact you at the email address you registered. Please set up your email with the domain [@povo.jp] so that you can receive emails.
  • Important points to note when using dual SIM
  • You cannot register with carrier email address on povo2.0.
  • Corporate customers cannot apply.

Important Notice

au and povo1.0 customers cannot apply from here.
Please apply by clicking "Change from au" or "Change from povo1.0".

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