Transfer of mobile phones No fees for online procedures Apply from next spring October 23, 18:50
When changing mobile phone contracts, the rule has been officially decided that the fee will be free if you complete the procedure online.
The aim is to create an environment that makes it easy to switch, and to promote competition in prices and services between mobile phone companies.
The Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications' expert meeting, which has been considering measures to promote competition among business operators to reduce mobile phone charges, officially compiled a report containing new rules regarding fees etc. at the meeting on the 23rd. It was.
Among them, the mobile phone number remains the same, and when switching to a contracted company, the fee, which is currently 3000 yen, is free if you apply online, and 1000 yen or less if you apply at the store. It is appropriate to do it.
It also includes prohibiting the detention of users who wish to switch to another company.
Based on this report, the Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications is expected to revise the relevant guidelines and apply them from next spring.
At the meeting, Minister for Internal Affairs and Communications Takeda stated that "creating an environment where inexpensive and diverse services are provided is an important policy issue," and "eSIM," which does not require card replacement when switching contract companies. We have announced that we will announce an "action plan" that includes the promotion of "action plan" next week.
The Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications hopes to promote competition in prices and services between mobile phone companies through a series of policies, leading to price reductions.