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povo2.0: Resident SIM Plans & Cost

povo2.0's plans for people who live in Japan, what it takes to sign up, and the real monthly cost including setup fees.

Written & data by: Japan SIM Navi editorialPrices last verified: September 11, 2026Sources: each provider's official site

povo2.0 plans

povo2.0, 1 plan (tax incl.)
PlanDataMonthly (from)eSIMSetup fee
povo2.0 3–30GB3–30GB¥990Yes¥0
At 3GB/month, povo2.0's 3–30GB plan runs ¥1,540/month (12-month average, setup fee included, no conditional discounts).
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Sign-up conditions

povo2.0, verified against official sources (September 11, 2026)
Accepts foreign residentsYes (stated officially)
Residence card as IDYes
Min. remaining validity3 months
Support language(s)Japanese, English, Korean, Vietnamese, Chinese
Credit cardAccepted
Debit cardNot accepted
Bank transferNot accepted
Convenience-store paymentAccepted
Setup cost¥0
Minimum termNone
Cancellation feeNoneConditions apply — see official source below.

The exact list of accepted ID documents is long and partly Japanese-only legal text, so we link to the source rather than translating it: povo2.0 official.

Frequently asked questions

Does povo2.0 accept applicants with a residence card and no Japanese credit history?

Yes — povo2.0 accepts residence-card holders (per official pages). A residence card is accepted as ID. The card needs at least 3 months of validity remaining. That's a separate question from credit screening for the line contract itself: screening terms exist; see official page.

Can I pay povo2.0 without a Japanese credit card?

Yes — povo2.0 officially offers at least one non-credit-card payment method (bank transfer, debit, or convenience-store payment). See the payment table below for specifics.

Is eSIM available from povo2.0?

Yes, at least one povo2.0 plan supports eSIM (see the table below for which).