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What is HOTSPOT service? |
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HOTSPOT service provides internet access using the wireless LAN.
You can take your PC or PDA with wireless LAN capability out from
your home or office, and use it in service areas such as cafes, hotels,
and fast food chains, and access to broadband internet. |
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What are the features of HOTSPOT? |
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We provide service areas expanding all across Japan.
1 DAY PASSPORT(prepaid card) is available at 500 JPY (tax included)
for a single day use. (an ideal plan for first-time users or short-term
visitors to Japan)
Affordable price of just JPY 1,680(tax included) per month for
unlimited use at any service area you choose. (very reasonable compared
to mobile access using PHS or cellular phone)
Not OS-specific or device specific.By only using the standard
specifications, HOTSPOT does not choose any particular OS or device
for using the service.
ISP is not required.You can use HOTSPOT service with any types
of ISP or with no ISP at all.
Concurrent use with your chosen Internet VPN (Virtual Private
Network) will allow you to simultaneously enjoy both access convenience
and security. A principal VPN client can be used because HOTSPOT
assigns a global IP address to the user's terminal.
With 11b, enjoy the high speed of 11Mbps within the wireless LAN area, and 54Mbps with 11a and 11g.
# Our IEEE802.11a service is provided at channels
34,38,42,46. Wireless LAN devices sold outside Japan may not operate
at these channels. Please consult your wireless LAN device manual
to check for compatibility. |
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Where can I use the HOTSPOT service? Is the coverage going
to expand in the future? |
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HOTSPOT access points are set up in public places such as airports, railway stations, cafe, hotel, located in all 47 prefectures in Japan. The coverage is expanding more in major Japanese cities.
See the Service Area page for more information. |
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How can I sign up for HOTSPOT service? |
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You can sign up online by accessing our official website, by post
with HOTSPOT Registration Form or at the stores of our authorized
sales agent, Value Partner. (Currently online sign up at our official
website is only available in Japanese.)
For more details, please see our website. |
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How much will it cost? |
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Monthly Flat Rate Plan: monthly subscription fee is JPY 1,680(tax
included), and initial contract fee is JPY 1,575(tax included).
1 DAY PASSPORT: JPY 500(tax included) per ID. |
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What is HOTSPOT 1 DAY PASSPORT? |
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1 DAY PASSPORT will enable you to use the HOTSPOT service for
a single day. The prepaid card may be used immediately after you
make the purchase, or can be saved for later when you are out on
the field doing your sales activities or away on business trips.
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Service Hours
24 hours |
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* From the time of initial login
until the same time of the following day.
* Within the 24 hours, you may login as many times as you wish. |
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1 DAY PASSPORT can be used in HOTSPOT Service Areas in Japan, the same Service Area as those for the monthly flat rate user excluding Tokyo Midtown.
(Roaming services such as BB Mobile Point roaming, Global Roaming are available only for monthly subscribers, and not for 1 DAY PASSPORT customers.) |
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Refer to our 1
DAY PASSPORT page for more information. |
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How much will it cost? |
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Monthly Flat Rate Plan: monthly subscription fee is JPY 1,680(tax
included), and initial contract fee is JPY 1,575(tax included).1
DAY PASSPORT: JPY 500(tax included) per ID. |
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What do I need to get to use the service? |
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You will need a IEEE802.11a, IEEE802.11b, or IEEE802.11g wireless LAN card or device.
(PC/PDA + wireless LAN card or PC/PDA with a built-in wireless LAN
capability) |
| # Our IEEE802.11a service is provided at
channels 34,38,42,46. Wireless LAN devices sold outside Japan may
not operate at these channels. Please consult your wireless LAN
device manual to check for compatibility. |
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I don't have a wireless LAN card. What should I do? |
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HOTSPOT service does not lease wireless LAN card. Please purchase
one at your local PC shop or electronics store. |
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Is there a requirement for a specific OS? |
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No. HOTSPOT service is not OS-specific or mobile terminal specific.
You can use most of the OS and terminals including Windows, Mac and
Pocket PC. However, the browser must support SSL. |
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I'm worried about the security with wireless LAN. |
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When logging in, authentication is carried out with user ID and
password. We also adopt ESS-ID and WEP conforming to IEEE802.11 as
standard. Login information is protected by SSL encryption. |
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Can I use the power at the service area? |
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You may be able to use the power source at some service areas,
but basically, we will ask you to use your terminal with your batteries. |
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