{"id":264,"date":"2025-08-19T08:32:21","date_gmt":"2025-08-19T08:32:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/desinri.com\/blog\/?p=264"},"modified":"2025-08-19T08:32:21","modified_gmt":"2025-08-19T08:32:21","slug":"all-mobile-plans-offered-by-ntt-docomo-in-japan","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/desinri.com\/blog\/all-mobile-plans-offered-by-ntt-docomo-in-japan\/","title":{"rendered":"All mobile plans offered by NTT\u202fDOCOMO in Japan"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\ud83d\udc49 From <strong>June 4, 2025<\/strong>, NTT DOCOMO <strong>stopped accepting new subscribers<\/strong> for the <strong>eximo<\/strong>, <strong>irumo<\/strong>, and <strong>eximo Poikatsu<\/strong> plans.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Here\u2019s the breakdown:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\ud83d\udccc What it means in practice<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>No New Applications<\/strong>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>If you are a new customer (or an existing customer wanting to newly switch into one of these plans), you <strong>cannot<\/strong> apply for <strong>eximo, irumo, or eximo Poikatsu<\/strong> after June 4, 2025.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The application portal for these plans is closed.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Existing Subscribers<\/strong>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>If you already have one of these plans, you can <strong>continue using it<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>DOCOMO will keep providing service, billing, and support.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>However, you won\u2019t be able to newly re-enter the plan if you leave it.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Phased Out, Not Cancelled Immediately<\/strong>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>\u201cPhased out\u201d means these plans are <strong>being replaced<\/strong> by DOCOMO\u2019s <strong>new lifestyle-based pricing plans<\/strong> (Docomo MAX, Docomo Poikatsu MAX, Docomo Poikatsu 20, Docomo mini).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Over time, DOCOMO will encourage customers to migrate to the new structure, but there is <strong>no forced immediate switch<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Reason for Change<\/strong>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>DOCOMO is reorganizing its plans to simplify the lineup, reduce overlaps, and introduce perks tied to lifestyle (bundled streaming, Amazon Prime discounts, DAZN, d-point returns, etc.).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>This makes their offerings more modern and competitive with rival carriers (au, SoftBank, Rakuten).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p>\u2705 <strong>In short:<\/strong><br>If you already have <strong>eximo, irumo, or eximo Poikatsu<\/strong>, you can keep it.<br>If you don\u2019t, you can\u2019t newly sign up for them anymore. Instead, DOCOMO wants new customers to choose from the <strong>new lifestyle-based plans launched in June 2025<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p>Here\u2019s a <strong>VERY DETAILED<\/strong> tabular breakdown of NTT DOCOMO\u2019s <strong>new lifestyle-based mobile plans<\/strong>\u2014<strong>docomo\u202fMAX<\/strong>, <strong>docomo\u202fPoikatsu\u202fMAX<\/strong>, <strong>docomo\u202fPoikatsu\u202f20<\/strong>, and <strong>docomo\u202fmini<\/strong>\u2014introduced on <strong>June\u202f5,\u202f2025<\/strong>:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Overview Table<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th><strong>Plan<\/strong><\/th><th><strong>Data Structure &amp; Volume<\/strong><\/th><th><strong>Key Benefits &amp; Content<\/strong><\/th><th><strong>Base Monthly Fee (Before Discounts)<\/strong><\/th><th><strong>Discount Options &amp; Value<\/strong><\/th><th><strong>Target Audience<\/strong><\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td><strong>docomo MAX<\/strong><\/td><td>Unlimited data; includes international roaming (30\u202fGB free abroad, 15-day limit from Autumn 2025) ()<\/td><td>Amazon Prime discount (600 \u00a5 off\/month for up to 6 months); DAZN for docomo free; \u201cLemino Premium\u201d offer; overseas data (, )<\/td><td>Not explicitly listed; implied around 8,448 \u00a5 post-discount (source base) ()<\/td><td>&#8211; Long-time user discount: 20+ years \u2192 220 \u00a5; 10+ years \u2192 110 \u00a5 ()- d-card payment: up to 550\u202f\u00a5 off ()- Set discounts (docomo\u202fHikari\/home\u202f5G): up to 1,210\u202f\u00a5 off- \u201cdocomo\u202fdenki\u201d electricity: 110\u202f\u00a5 off ()<\/td><td>Users needing unlimited data and value-added streaming benefits<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>docomo Poikatsu MAX<\/strong><\/td><td>Unlimited data<\/td><td>All MAX benefits plus enhanced d-point rewards on payments (e.g., up to 10% back), same content perks as MAX (, )<\/td><td>Similar to MAX base (around 8,448 \u00a5 after same discounts) (, )<\/td><td>Same discount structure as MAX; <strong>plus<\/strong> elevated d-point cashback on eligible payments (5\u201310%) ()<\/td><td>Heavy data users who want media perks <em>and<\/em> point rewards on daily spending<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>docomo Poikatsu 20<\/strong><\/td><td>Step-tier: up to 20 GB, then unlimited<\/td><td>Includes point reward features like Poikatsu; less data volume than MAX, but cheaper tier to start (, )<\/td><td>\u2013 Up to 20 GB: 7,898 \u00a5\u2013 Above 20 GB (unlimited): 9,570 \u00a5 ()<\/td><td>&#8211; Family Discount: up to 1,210 \u00a5 off ()- Set discounts: up to 1,210\u202f\u00a5 ()- d\u2011card payment: up to 550\u202f\u00a5 ()- \u201cdocomo denki\u201d discount: 110\u202f\u00a5 ()<\/td><td>Users needing moderate data but desire rewards; cost-effective step-up solution<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>docomo mini<\/strong><\/td><td>Two fixed data levels: 4 GB or 10 GB<\/td><td>Basic plan with minimal data; no fancy perks (, )<\/td><td>\u2013 4 GB: 2,750 \u00a5\u2013 10 GB: 3,850 \u00a5 ()<\/td><td>&#8211; d-card payment: up to 550 \u00a5 off (Gold\/Gold U\/Platinum), or 220 \u00a5 (regular d-card)- Set discounts: up to 1,210 \u00a5 off- docomo denki: 110 \u00a5 off ()<\/td><td>Light data users seeking affordable plans with basic discount benefits<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Notes &amp; Context<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Launch Date &amp; Purpose<\/strong>: All four plans launched on <strong>June 5, 2025<\/strong>, replacing older offerings like eximo and irumo to provide more lifestyle-aligned options. ()<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Discount Enhancements Introduced<\/strong>:\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Family (Minna DOCOMO) Discount<\/strong> increased to max <strong>1,210\u202f\u00a5 per month<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>d-Card Payment Discount<\/strong> now tiered: Up to <strong>550\u202f\u00a5<\/strong> off for Gold\u2011class cards<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Home bundle (docomo Hikari\/home\u202f5G)<\/strong> improved to <strong>1,210\u202f\u00a5 off<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>New <strong>docomo\u202fdenki<\/strong> electricity discount added (<strong>110\u202f\u00a5 off<\/strong>) ()<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>International Roaming<\/strong>: Both <strong>MAX<\/strong> and <strong>Poikatsu MAX<\/strong> include <strong>30\u202fGB roaming data<\/strong> (via &#8220;\u4e16\u754c\u305d\u306e\u307e\u307e\u30ae\u30ac&#8221;) for free in 200+ countries from Autumn 2025. ()<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Point Rewards<\/strong>:\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Poikatsu MAX<\/strong> accelerates point earning on payments<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Poikatsu 20<\/strong> includes loyalty point mechanics with up to 2,500\u202f\u00a5 worth of monthly points applied to your bill, lowering effective cost significantly depending on usage. (, )<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Example Effective Pricing<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Imagine you choose <strong>Poikatsu\u202f20<\/strong>, get all applicable discounts, and redeem points:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Base up to 20\u202fGB: <strong>7,898\u202f\u00a5<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Apply discounts (family, set, payment, electricity) totaling ~<strong>3,081\u202f\u00a5<\/strong> \u2192 <strong>4,817\u202f\u00a5<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Redeem max d\u2011points (2,500\u202f\u00a5) \u2192 effectively <strong>2,317\u202f\u00a5<\/strong> per month ()<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">1. New Core Plans (Available since June 5, 2025)<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>These four are the latest offerings, tailored for different usage patterns and budgets:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>\u30c9\u30b3\u30e2\u202fMAX (Docomo\u202fMAX)<\/strong> \u2013 Unlimited data with tiered pricing (\u22641\u202fGB \/ 1\u20133\u202fGB \/ \u22653\u202fGB) (, )<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>\u30c9\u30b3\u30e2 \u30dd\u30a4\u6d3b MAX (Docomo\u202fPoikatsu\u202fMAX)<\/strong> \u2013 Unlimited data plus perks like Amazon Prime discount, DAZN, generous d\u2011point returns ()<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>\u30c9\u30b3\u30e2 \u30dd\u30a4\u6d3b\u202f20 (Docomo\u202fPoikatsu\u202f20)<\/strong> \u2013 Up to 20\u202fGB (with an over\u2011limit tier), offering point bonuses and Amazon Prime discounts ()<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>\u30c9\u30b3\u30e2\u202fmini (Docomo\u202fmini)<\/strong> \u2013 Light\u2011use plan (around 4\u202fGB or 10\u202fGB), budget\u2011friendly ()<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">2. Online-Only &amp; Legacy Popular Plans<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>These plans were available before June 2025:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>eximo<\/strong> \u2013 Multi-tier unlimited data plan (legacy) (, )<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>irumo<\/strong> \u2013 Tiered data plans: 0.5\u202fGB, 3\u202fGB, 6\u202fGB, 9\u202fGB ()<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>ahamo<\/strong> \u2013 Online-only: 30\u202fGB (\u00a52,970\/month) and 110\u202fGB (\u00a54,950\/month) tiers ()\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Often referred as &#8220;ahamo \u5927\u76db\u308a&#8221; for the 110\u202fGB option ()<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">3. Traditional Basic Plans (Voice\/Data Bundles)<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>These are older but still recognized categories (some no longer accepting new sign-ups):<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Kake\u2011hodai Plan<\/strong> \u2013 Unlimited domestic calls (separate versions for smartphones\/tablets, feature phones) ()<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Kake\u2011hodai Light Plan<\/strong> \u2013 Calls under 5 minutes free (smartphone\/feature phone versions) ()<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Simple Plan<\/strong> \u2013 Data\u2011only usage (smartphone\/feature phone versions) ()<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Data Plan<\/strong> \u2013 For smartphones\/tablets and routers (no longer available to new users) ()<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Kids Keitai Plus<\/strong> \u2013 For children\u2019s phones (~\u00a5550\/month) ()<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Keitai Plan (regular feature phones)<\/strong> \u2013 Including Xi-based options (~\u00a51,507\/month) ()<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">4. Packet (Data-Only) Add-Ons<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>For users who prefer separate voice and data pricing under share groups:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Basic pack (Ultra Data Pack)<\/strong> \u2013 Tiered data-only add-ons (up to ~20\u202fGB), e.g. Step 1\u20134 up to \u00a57,700\/month (, )<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">5. Plans No Longer Open for New Subscriptions<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Old-generation plans that are still maintained for existing subscribers but closed to new sign-ups include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>5G plans<\/strong>: <em>eximo<\/em>, <em>irumo<\/em>, <em>5G Gigaho Premier<\/em>, <em>5G Gigalight<\/em>, <em>5G Gigaho<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Xi\/4G plans<\/strong>: <em>Gigalight<\/em>, <em>Giga\u2011ho Premier<\/em>, <em>Giga\u2011ho<\/em>, <em>Type Xi<\/em> (various), and <em>Data Plus<\/em> legacy versions ()<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">6. Corporate &amp; Business-Oriented Plans<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Tailored plans for business or IoT use:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>5G Data Plus<\/strong> \u2013 For mobile routers, paired with personal plans<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>home 5G Plan<\/strong> \u2013 Home Wi\u2011Fi routers\u2014broadband replacement, no installation needed<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>IoT-specific lines<\/strong> \u2013 Machine-to-machine or IoT device plans<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Keitai Plan (business-specific)<\/strong>, <strong>Data Plus<\/strong>, <strong>Hajimete Sumaho Plan<\/strong>, etc. (, )<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Summary Table<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th>Plan Category<\/th><th>Plan Names<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td><strong>New (June 2025)<\/strong><\/td><td>Docomo MAX, Poikatsu MAX, Poikatsu 20, Docomo mini<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Online\/Legacy Popular<\/strong><\/td><td>eximo, irumo (0.5\/3\/6\/9 GB), ahamo (30 GB, 110 GB)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Traditional Basic Plans<\/strong><\/td><td>Kake-hodai, Kake-hodai Light, Simple, Data Plan (smartphone\/router), Kids Keitai Plus, Keitai Plan<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Packet Add-Ons<\/strong><\/td><td>Basic pack (Ultra Data pack) Step 1\u20134 (up to ~20 GB)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Closed to New Users<\/strong><\/td><td>5G Gigaho Premier\/Light, Giga-ho, etc., early Xi plans, legacy Data Plus<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Business\/IoT<\/strong><\/td><td>5G Data Plus, home 5G plan, IoT lines, business Keitai\/Data Plus<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p>Perfect \ud83d\udc4d Let\u2019s compare <strong>old irumo plans<\/strong> (now discontinued for new sign-ups after June 2025) with the <strong>new lifestyle-based plans<\/strong> (<strong>docomo MAX, Poikatsu MAX, Poikatsu 20, mini<\/strong>).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\ud83d\udcca Comparison: <strong>irumo vs New Lifestyle Plans<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th>Feature \/ Plan<\/th><th><strong>irumo (Old)<\/strong><\/th><th><strong>docomo MAX<\/strong><\/th><th><strong>docomo Poikatsu MAX<\/strong><\/th><th><strong>docomo Poikatsu 20<\/strong><\/th><th><strong>docomo mini<\/strong><\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td><strong>Data Options<\/strong><\/td><td>0.5 GB \/ 3 GB \/ 6 GB \/ 9 GB<\/td><td>Unlimited<\/td><td>Unlimited (plus enhanced d-point rewards)<\/td><td>Up to 20 GB (tiered) \u2192 unlimited above 20 GB<\/td><td>4 GB or 10 GB<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Monthly Fee (Base)<\/strong><\/td><td>\u00a5550 \u2192 0.5 GB\u00a52,167 \u2192 3 GB\u00a52,827 \u2192 6 GB\u00a53,377 \u2192 9 GB<\/td><td>~\u00a58,448 (pre-discount)<\/td><td>~\u00a58,448 (pre-discount)<\/td><td>20 GB = \u00a57,898Unlimited = \u00a59,570<\/td><td>4 GB = \u00a52,75010 GB = \u00a53,850<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Post-Discount Lowest<\/strong><\/td><td>3 GB: \u00a58806 GB: \u00a51,5409 GB: \u00a52,090(0.5 GB tier not discount-eligible)<\/td><td>~\u00a54,928 (after family, set, d-card, electricity discounts)<\/td><td>~\u00a54,928 (after same discounts) + higher point rewards<\/td><td>20 GB: ~\u00a54,817 effective (after discounts + point usage)Unlimited: ~\u00a56,489<\/td><td>4 GB: ~\u00a599010 GB: ~\u00a52,090 (after discounts)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Voice Calls (default)<\/strong><\/td><td>\u00a522 \/ 30 sec<\/td><td>\u00a522 \/ 30 sec<\/td><td>\u00a522 \/ 30 sec<\/td><td>\u00a522 \/ 30 sec<\/td><td>\u00a522 \/ 30 sec<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Voice Add-Ons<\/strong><\/td><td>+\u00a5880 (5 min free)+\u00a51,980 (unlimited)<\/td><td>+\u00a5880 (5 min free)+\u00a51,980 (unlimited)<\/td><td>+\u00a5880 \/ +\u00a51,980 same<\/td><td>+\u00a5880 \/ +\u00a51,980 same<\/td><td>+\u00a5880 \/ +\u00a51,980 same<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Perks \/ Benefits<\/strong><\/td><td>None beyond discounts<\/td><td>Amazon Prime discount (6 months)DAZN &amp; Lemino Premium offers30 GB roaming<\/td><td>Same as MAX + <strong>enhanced d-point rewards<\/strong> (5\u201310% back)<\/td><td>Moderate plan with <strong>monthly d-point rebates<\/strong> (up to \u00a52,500)<\/td><td>Budget-friendly, simple, only discounts apply<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>International Roaming<\/strong><\/td><td>Standard roaming (pay-per-use, not bundled)<\/td><td>Yes \u2013 30 GB (from Autumn 2025)<\/td><td>Yes \u2013 30 GB (from Autumn 2025)<\/td><td>Pay-per-use only<\/td><td>Pay-per-use only<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Point Rewards<\/strong><\/td><td>Standard d-point accrual<\/td><td>Standard<\/td><td>Elevated cashback multipliers on d-payments<\/td><td>Monthly rebate (points applied to bill)<\/td><td>Standard<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Target Audience<\/strong><\/td><td>Light to mid-range users needing <strong>cheap small data<\/strong> tiers<\/td><td>Heavy data users wanting unlimited + streaming perks<\/td><td>Heavy users who want <strong>both perks + boosted point rewards<\/strong><\/td><td>Moderate to heavy users who want data but lower effective costs via points<\/td><td>Very light or budget users, kids, or secondary devices<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\ud83d\udd0e Key Differences<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Data Strategy<\/strong>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>irumo<\/strong> = small &amp; fixed tiers (max 9 GB). Great for light\/moderate users.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>New Plans<\/strong> = shift towards <strong>unlimited or larger bundles<\/strong>, except docomo mini (4 GB\/10 GB).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Discounts<\/strong>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>irumo had <strong>basic discounts<\/strong> (Hikari\/home 5G, d-card, family).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>New plans <strong>increase discounts<\/strong> (family\/home set up to \u00a51,210, d-card up to \u00a5550, new electricity discount).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Perks<\/strong>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>irumo = <strong>no bundled perks<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>New plans = streaming (Amazon, DAZN, Lemino), roaming data, and loyalty point systems.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Cost Efficiency<\/strong>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>irumo was cheapest for <strong>very light users<\/strong> (0.5 GB at \u00a5550).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>docomo mini (4 GB at ~\u00a5990 after discounts) replaces this role.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>For <strong>mid-tier users (3\u20139 GB)<\/strong>, irumo was very cheap compared to new plans.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>For <strong>20 GB+ or unlimited<\/strong>, new plans are more competitive with bundled perks.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\u2705 Bottom Line<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>If you were a <strong>light data user<\/strong>, <strong>irumo<\/strong> was much cheaper (0.5\u20139 GB range). The new <strong>docomo mini<\/strong> (4 GB \/ 10 GB) is the closest replacement but slightly more expensive.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>If you\u2019re a <strong>heavy data user<\/strong>, the new <strong>MAX \/ Poikatsu MAX<\/strong> are better because of unlimited data, streaming perks, and roaming.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>If you\u2019re a <strong>medium user<\/strong> (10\u201320 GB), <strong>Poikatsu 20<\/strong> is designed to replace irumo\u2019s mid-range tiers but with point-rebates to keep costs effective.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p>Here&#8217;s a clear and concise breakdown of <strong>all available options in the NTT DOCOMO &#8220;irumo&#8221; mobile plan<\/strong>, summarized in a table for easy reference:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Overview of <code>irumo<\/code> Plan Options<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th><strong>Data Tier<\/strong><\/th><th><strong>Base Monthly Fee (inc. tax)<\/strong><\/th><th><strong>Post-Discount Price<\/strong>*<\/th><th><strong>Data Overage Speed<\/strong><\/th><th><strong>Additional Notes<\/strong><\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td><strong>0.5\u202fGB<\/strong><\/td><td>\u00a5550<\/td><td>\u00a5550<\/td><td>Max <strong>3\u202fMbps<\/strong><\/td><td>LTE (4G) only; not eligible for Home 5G or Hikari discounts; overage throttled to 128\u202fkbps ()<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>3 GB<\/strong><\/td><td>\u00a52,167<\/td><td>\u00a5880<\/td><td>Same as eximo\/ahamo<\/td><td>Eligible for home 5G or Hikari (-\u00a51,100) and d-card payment discounts (-\u00a5187) ()<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>6 GB<\/strong><\/td><td>\u00a52,827<\/td><td>\u00a51,540<\/td><td>Same as eximo\/ahamo<\/td><td>Same discount eligibility as 3 GB tier ()<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>9 GB<\/strong><\/td><td>\u00a53,377<\/td><td>\u00a52,090<\/td><td>Same as eximo\/ahamo<\/td><td>Same discount eligibility as 3 GB and 6 GB tiers ()<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>* <strong>Post-discount price<\/strong> assumes applicable discounts:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Home\u202f5G Set Discount<\/strong> or <strong>Docomo Hikari Set Discount<\/strong> (\u2011\u00a51,100)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>d\u2011Card Payment Discount<\/strong> (\u2011\u00a5187)<br>The <strong>0.5\u202fGB<\/strong> tier does <strong>not<\/strong> qualify for these discounts (even if you have a home\u202f5G or Hikari subscription) ().<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Additional Details: Call, Mail, and Overage Options<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Voice Calls<\/strong>: Charged at <strong>\u00a522 per 30 seconds<\/strong> for all tiers ().<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Voice Options<\/strong> (available as add-ons):\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>5-Minute Free Call Option<\/strong>: \u00a5880\/month \u2014 unlimited calls up to 5 minutes per session (beyond that, pay standard \u00a522\/30s) ().<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Unlimited Call Option<\/strong>: \u00a51,980\/month for full flat-rate domestic calls ().<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Carrier Email (@docomo.ne.jp)<\/strong>: Requires the <strong>Docomo Mail Option<\/strong>. To retain\/carry over the email address, apply at the same time as subscribing to irumo; otherwise, you&#8217;ll lose access to carrier email ().<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>d Payment<\/strong>: Supported with irumo (unlike sp\u2011mode payment, which is not available) ().<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Here\u2019s a detailed breakdown of the <strong>eximo and eximo Poikatsu plans<\/strong> from NTT\u202fDOCOMO, arranged neatly into easy-to-read tables:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">1. Standard <strong>eximo<\/strong> Plan (Introduced August 2024)<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Overview<\/strong>:<br>The eximo plan is a bundled package combining voice, ISP, and data services, available on compatible 5G devices. It features tiered pricing and includes an upper limit setting to prevent bill surprises.()<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th>Data Tier<\/th><th>Base Monthly Fee<\/th><th>Post-Discount Price<\/th><th>Notes<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>\u2264 1 GB<\/td><td>\u00a54,565<\/td><td>\u00a52,178<\/td><td>Savings up to \u00a52,750()<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>~30 GB<\/td><td>\u00a55,665<\/td><td>\u00a53,278<\/td><td>Savings up to \u00a51,650()<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Unlimited<\/td><td>\u00a57,315<\/td><td>\u00a54,928<\/td><td>Unlimited data + tethering, with max savings available()<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Key Features<\/strong>:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Unlimited tethering included<\/strong>()<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Upper Limit Setting Option<\/strong>\u2014lets you cap your spending and control costs()<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Discounts available via Family lines and home services (e.g. Hikari, home\u202f5G), though specific rates weren\u2019t detailed directly in this source.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">2. <strong>eximo Poikatsu<\/strong> Plan (Enhanced Rewards Version)<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Overview<\/strong>:<br>A higher-tier version of eximo, launched August 2024, requiring sp-mode (ISP subscription) and d CARD usage. Offers additional rewards and discounts.()<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th>Feature<\/th><th>Details<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>Data Volume<\/td><td><strong>Unlimited<\/strong>, with speed throttled to 1\u202fMbps beyond 30\u202fGB Sekai Sonomama Giga usage()<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Monthly Fee<\/td><td><strong>\u00a510,615 (incl. tax)<\/strong>()<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Family Only Call Rates<\/td><td>Free domestic calls within the Family Discount group()<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Other Domestic Calls<\/td><td>\u00a522 per 30 seconds()<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>SMS Charges (Japan)<\/td><td>From \u00a53.3 per send; receiving is free()<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>International SMS<\/td><td>From \u00a550 per send; receiving is free()<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Voice Options (Add-ons)<\/strong>:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Kake-hodai Option<\/strong>: \u00a51,980\/month \u2013 unlimited domestic calling()<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>5\u202fmin Free Call Option<\/strong>: \u00a5880\/month \u2013 unlimited calls up to 5\u202fminutes; \u00a522\/30\u202fsec afterward()<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Discounts &amp; Benefits Table<\/strong> (per line):<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Minna DOCOMO Wari<\/strong> (3+ lines in Family Discount group): \u2013\u00a51,100()<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>docomo Hikari or home\u202f5G Set Discount<\/strong>: \u2013\u00a51,100()<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>d CARD Payment Discount<\/strong>: \u2013\u00a5187()<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Example Discounted Total<\/strong>:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>\u00a510,615 base \u2212 \u00a51,100 (Family) \u2212 \u00a51,100 (Hikari\/home\u202f5G) \u2212 \u00a5187 (d\u202fCARD) = <strong>\u00a58,228\/month<\/strong>()<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Summary: eximo vs. eximo Poikatsu<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th>Feature<\/th><th>eximo<\/th><th>eximo Poikatsu<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>Data &amp; ISP<\/td><td>Combined voice, ISP, and data<\/td><td>Same, but with sp-mode requirement<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Data Volume<\/td><td>Tiered (1\u202fGB \/ 30\u202fGB \/ Unlimited)<\/td><td>Unlimited (throttled after 30\u202fGB)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Monthly Cost (base)<\/td><td>\u00a54,565\u2013\u00a57,315<\/td><td>\u00a510,615<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Voice Call Options<\/td><td>Standard rates apply<\/td><td>Add-ons available for flat-rate calls<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Discounts Available<\/td><td>Yes (via Family, home services)<\/td><td>Yes (Family, home\u202f5G\/Hikari, d\u202fCARD)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Reward Scheme<\/td><td>No specific rewards<\/td><td>Offers rewards via eximo Poikatsu plan<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><\/h3>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>\ud83d\udc49 From June 4, 2025, NTT DOCOMO stopped accepting new subscribers for the eximo, irumo, and eximo Poikatsu plans. 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