Newsletter: povo Launches 'povo2.0 Japan SIM' eSIM for International Visitors—Get Connected in 3 Minutes at Lawson Stores Nationwide

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KDDI has announced that starting July 1, 2025, “povo2.0 Japan SIM” cards, which allow foreign travelers to purchase data, will be available at approximately 14,600 Lawson locations (note 1) across Japan, a major convenience store chain in Japan. Travelers can choose from four plans based on their needs: 3 GB (7 Days), 10 GB (30 Days), 25 GB (30 Days), and Unlimited Data (7 Days) (note 2). They can be purchased at the register with cash and utilize the eSIM card embedded in the customer’s device, so they can register online and connect to the internet in as little as three minutes (note 3).

Newsletter: Smart urges students to register their SIMs

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Smart Communications, Inc. (Smart) brings SIM registration closer to students to power their digital lifestyle. As the nation emerges from disruptions caused by COVID-19, students and teachers rely on the internet in the new normal of learning.