Compare Japan's mobile plans, learn how to earn Rakuten Points, and apply for a referral bonus. Works for first-timers, re-subscribers, and 2nd+ lines — no Rakuten Link required.
*Limited-time points, awarded over 3 months starting from month 4 after referral login. MNP transfer required for 14,000 pts. Conditions apply. Apply via Referral Link →All major operators compared — pricing, data, and perks. Updated for 2026.
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| Feature | Rakuten Mobile Saikyo Plan |
ahamo | povo 2.0 | LINEMO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Monthly Price | ¥1,078 ~ ¥3,278 | ¥2,970 | ¥0 base + topping cost |
¥990 ~ ¥2,970 |
| Data (Standard) | Unlimited | 30 GB | Pay-as-you-go 3GB ¥990 / 20GB ¥2,700 |
3 GB / 10 GB / 30 GB |
| Price Tiers | ~3GB: ¥1,078 ~20GB: ¥2,178 20GB+: ¥3,278 最強家族プログラム: -¥110/line |
Flat ¥2,970 +¥1,980 for 110GB |
Choose toppings Flexible by use |
3GB: ¥990 10GB: ¥2,090 30GB: ¥2,970 |
| Domestic Calls | Free via Rakuten Link 0570 etc: ¥22/30s (not free via Link) +¥1,100 for 15-min standard calls |
5 min free +¥1,100 unlimited |
¥550 / 5 min free +¥1,650 unlimited |
¥22/30s +¥550 / 5 min free |
| Network | Rakuten 4G/5G + partner | 4G/5G | 4G/5G | 4G/5G |
| Overseas Usage | 2GB / month ~90 countries No day limit Renews monthly, additional data purchasable |
30GB shared 91 countries 15-day usage period See official site for details |
Pay per topping | Not included |
| Point Ecosystem | Rakuten Points SPU up to +4x |
dポイント | Ponta Points | PayPay Points |
| Contract / Fees | No contract ¥0 admin fee |
No contract | No contract | No contract |
| Referral Bonus | Up to 14,000 pts MNP required for max pts Limited-time pts, over 3 months Awarded from month 4 onward Referral campaign |
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Unlimited data at ¥3,278/mo (¥3,168 with 最強家族プログラム, -¥110/line). Free domestic calls via Rakuten Link (0570 etc. excluded). Overseas data available in ~90 countries with no day limit. Monthly bill can be paid with Rakuten Points.
With Rakuten Mobile, your SPU goes up to +4x on Rakuten Ichiba purchases. Combined with other Rakuten services, you can build a higher multiplier. See the Points Strategy section below for details.
No contract, no cancellation fees, ¥0 admin fee. Try with eSIM and decide if it works for your area. Check the official coverage map before applying.
Comparison data above is based on publicly available information from each service's official website. Please verify on official sites for the latest details.
Based on publicly available information from Rakuten Mobile. Please verify on the official network page.
Rakuten Mobile covers 99.9% of Japan's population (as announced by Rakuten Mobile) with their own network supplemented by partner roaming. For detailed coverage in your area, check the official coverage map.
For customer satisfaction rankings and independent evaluations, please refer to third-party survey results published on their respective official websites. Rakuten Mobile has been recognized in multiple independent surveys — check Rakuten Mobile's official site for any awards or recognitions they have published.
Rakuten Mobile has no contract lock-in and no cancellation fees. You can sign up with eSIM, test coverage at your home, office, and commute route, and decide if it works for you. If not, cancel anytime with no penalty.
Rakuten Mobile has commenced commercial services for Platinum Band (700MHz). Coverage is being gradually expanded starting from major urban areas.
Rakuten Mobile is working with AST SpaceMobile on direct-to-smartphone satellite connectivity. For the latest details and timeline, please check Rakuten Mobile's official network page.
Rakuten Mobile continues to invest in 5G expansion and coverage improvement. For the most current coverage status in your area, check the official coverage map.
Before applying, verify that Rakuten Mobile covers your area using the official coverage map. Rakuten Mobile has no contract lock-in and no cancellation fees, so you can try with eSIM and cancel if coverage doesn't meet your needs.
Rakuten's Super Point Up (SPU) program lets you earn up to 17.5x points on Rakuten Ichiba purchases. Here's how each service boosts your multiplier.
| Service | SPU Boost | Monthly Cap | Condition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rakuten Mobile (Saikyo Plan) | +4x | 2,000 pts | Active Saikyo Plan contract |
| Rakuten Card | +2x | 1,000 pts | Pay with Rakuten Card |
| Rakuten Mobile Carrier Payment | +2x | 1,000 pts | ¥2,000+/mo on Android only |
| Rakuten Hikari / Turbo | +2x | 1,000 pts | Contract for home internet |
| Rakuten Bank + Card | +0.3~0.5x | 1,000 pts | See Rakuten Bank official site for conditions |
| Rakuten Securities | +0.5x each | 2,000 pts each | ¥30,000+ point invest in: Investment trusts (+0.5x) US stocks, JPY settle (+0.5x) Needs Money Bridge setup |
| Rakuten Travel | +1x | 1,000 pts | Book ¥5,000+ trip/month Travel itself not SPU-eligible |
| Rakuten Books | +0.5x | 500 pts | 1 order ¥1,000+ / month |
| Rakuten Kobo | +0.5x | 500 pts | 1 order ¥1,000+ / month |
| Rakuten Fashion App | +0.5x | 500 pts | 1 purchase via app / month |
| Rakuten Beauty | +0.5x | 500 pts | Book ¥3,000+ salon online / month |
| Rakuten Pasha | +0.5x | 500 pts | Earn 300+ pts from receipts |
| Rakuten Wallet (Crypto) | +0.5x | 500 pts | Buy ¥30,000+ crypto / month |
| Rakuten Denki (Electricity) | +0.5x | 500 pts | ¥5,500+ bill + card payment |
| Total Maximum | 17.5x | Incl. base 1x. Realistically aim for 7-10x | |
"5 and 0" days (5th, 10th, 15th, 20th, 25th, 30th) with Rakuten Card = extra +1x (cap: 1,000 pts/mo). Stack with Okaimono Marathon or Super Sale for shop hop bonuses. Also: Wonderful Day (1st of month) gives 3x on ¥3,000+ purchases, and Sports team wins (Eagles/Vissel Kobe) give +1x the next day.
Rakuten Mobile bills can be paid with Rakuten Points, including limited-time points. In the my楽天モバイル app, set "すべてのポイントを使う" and your monthly bill auto-deducts from points. This can help offset your monthly bill depending on your point earnings.
Each SPU has a monthly cap. Rakuten Mobile's +4x caps at 2,000 pts (= ¥50,000 spend). Rakuten Card caps at 1,000 pts. SPU 17.5x only works up to ~¥50,000/mo in purchases. Split large purchases across months to avoid hitting caps.
Your Rakuten Mobile subscription unlocks savings across the entire Rakuten ecosystem — and pairs well with popular services.
With Rakuten Mobile, your SPU adds +4x on Ichiba purchases. Shopping on 5/0 days and during Okaimono Marathon events can increase your point multiplier further. Check Rakuten Ichiba events page for current campaigns.
The Rakuten Saikyo U-NEXT plan (¥4,268/mo tax incl.) combines unlimited data + U-NEXT streaming with 200+ magazines. With Rakuten Mobile's unlimited data, you can enjoy streaming services without worrying about data caps. See the official site for plan details.
Pay for Rakuten Mobile with Rakuten Card to boost SPU (+2x). Use Rakuten Pay at convenience stores and shops — you can spend limited-time points here too. On Android, set Rakuten Mobile carrier billing (¥2,000+/mo) for another +2x SPU. Note: carrier billing SPU is only available on Android.
Book ¥5,000+ on Rakuten Travel in a month to activate +1x SPU on that month's Ichiba purchases (cap: 1,000 pts). Important: the travel booking itself does NOT get SPU-boosted points — only your Ichiba shopping that month does. Combine with Okaimono Marathon for multi-shop hop bonuses.
Rakuten Securities with NISA investing can boost your SPU. See the SPU table above for conditions and caps. For details on Rakuten financial services, visit each service's official website.
Buy one book or e-book per month on Rakuten Books/Kobo — minimum ¥1,000 per order required to activate each +0.5x SPU boost (cap: 500 pts each). Tip: buy books you actually need in months where you plan large Ichiba purchases to maximize the multiplier effect.
Using multiple Rakuten services together increases your SPU multiplier. For example, Rakuten Card + Rakuten Mobile can reach SPU 7x. At ¥50,000/mo on Ichiba, that's approximately 3,500 pts/month. Points earned can be used to offset your mobile bill. Check the SPU table above for current multipliers, caps, and conditions — figures vary based on individual usage.
This referral offers 1,000 extra points compared to the standard referral. No Rakuten Link requirement, and non-first-time applicants (re-subscribers, 2nd line, etc.) are also eligible.
Click the button below and log in with your Rakuten ID first. You must log in before applying (or within 7 days of applying). The Rakuten ID used here must match the one you register with Rakuten Mobile.
Apply for any of these: Rakuten Saikyo Plan, Saikyo Plan (Data Type), Saikyo U-NEXT, or Rakuten Turbo. You can apply via MNP transfer, new line, re-subscription, or 2nd+ line — all qualify.
Activate your SIM/eSIM and start using the service. No Rakuten Link usage required for this referral campaign (unlike the regular referral). Just start using the plan normally.
Points do NOT arrive immediately. First award comes ~4 months after your referral login, then monthly for 3 months total (months 4, 5, 6). Example: login in March → first points arrive end of July. All points are limited-time (期間限定ポイント), each batch valid 6 months from its award date. Max 5 lines per person.
| Application Type | Plan | Points | Distribution Schedule |
|---|---|---|---|
| MNP (carrier switch) | Saikyo Plan / Saikyo U-NEXT | 14,000 pts Limited-time pts |
Month 4: 4,000 pts Month 5: 5,000 pts Month 6: 5,000 pts Each valid 6 months from award |
| MNP + Ichiba ¥6,000 coupon | Saikyo Plan / Saikyo U-NEXT | 8,000 pts + ¥6,000 off Limited-time pts |
Month 4: 2,000 pts Month 5: 3,000 pts Month 6: 3,000 pts Each valid 6 months from award |
| New / Re-subscribe / 2nd line | Saikyo Plan / Saikyo U-NEXT | 11,000 pts Limited-time pts |
Month 4: 3,000 pts Month 5: 4,000 pts Month 6: 4,000 pts Each valid 6 months from award |
| Any (Turbo) | Rakuten Turbo | 7,000 pts Limited-time pts |
Month 4: 2,000 pts Month 5: 2,000 pts Month 6: 3,000 pts Each valid 6 months from award |
| All points are limited-time points (期間限定ポイント). "Month 4" means the 4th month after your referral login is confirmed. Each batch expires 6 months from its individual award date. You will NOT receive any points upfront — the earliest award is ~4 months after sign-up. Max 5 lines eligible per person. Points can be used on Rakuten Ichiba, Rakuten Pay, or Rakuten Travel. Campaign Code: 2162. | |||
This referral can be combined with certain other Rakuten Mobile campaigns, including the 15-min call plan 1 month free and select sports player campaigns. It cannot be combined with the regular referral campaign (Code 1784) or certain first-time sign-up campaigns. For the full list of combinable/non-combinable campaigns, please check the official campaign page.
Log in to the referral link first, then apply within 2 months. If you applied without logging in, you can still log in within 7 days. Same Rakuten ID required for both. Max 5 lines per person. Points are NOT instant — first award is ~4 months after referral login, distributed over 3 months (months 4, 5, 6). All points are limited-time points (期間限定ポイント) valid for 6 months from each award date. Use them on Rakuten Ichiba, Rakuten Pay, or Rakuten Travel before they expire.
Works for first-timers, re-subscribers, and 2nd+ lines. No Rakuten Link required — just click and apply.
Apply Now via Referral →Based on the official campaign page. Last updated February 2026.