Explaining the cheap SIM "mineo" with 5 points 5GB 1518 yen "My Pita" and unlimited use plan "My Soku" [March 2022 version]

mineo's "My Pita" (Source: mineo)

The cheap SIM brand "mineo" started offering a new plan "My Soku" from March 7th. [Comparison table] Differences between My Pita and My Soku Of course, the conventional plan "My Pita" is still being offered. Let's check the brand's plan system again with five points.

mineo Difference between "My Pita" and "My Soku"

mineo is a cheap SIM brand of MVNO developed by Opticom. "My Pita" is a rate plan that has been offered by mineo since February 2021, and a new plan "My Soku" started on March 7. There are two types of mineo communication plans: a "dual type" with voice calls used on smartphones and a "single type" that can only be used for data communication with mobile Wi-Fi routers. "My Soku" is unique in that the monthly charge is the same for both the dual type and the single type. The MVNO provides services by renting communication lines from major carriers. The feature of mineo is that you can select the line of each of the three major carriers. For both single type and dual type, "D plan" that uses NTT DoCoMo line, "A plan" that uses au line, and "S plan" that uses Softbank line. You can select from 3 types.

mineo How much is the basic charge for "My Pita" and "My Soku"?

By the way, what is the difference between the basic charges for mineo "My Pita" and "My Soku"? Let's compare the (dual type) plans for each smartphone. The monthly charge for Maipita is 1298 yen (tax included, same below) for the 1GB course that can use high-speed communication of 1GB per month, 1518 yen for the 5GB course, 1958 yen for the 10GB course, and 2178 yen for the 20GB. By applying the "My Discount!" Campaign that is currently underway, you can use it at a discounted price only for 3 months. Specifically, the 1GB course costs 110 yen, the 5GB course costs 330 yen, the 10GB course costs 770 yen, and the 20GB course costs 990 yen. On the other hand, My Soku is a plan that you can use it as much as you want except for a certain period of time, instead of limiting the maximum speed. Specifically, it is divided into a "standard" plan (990 yen) that can communicate at a maximum of 1.5 Mbps and a "premium" plan (2200 yen) that can communicate at a maximum of 3 Mbps. For both plans, speed is limited between 12:00 and 13:00 on weekdays. In addition, it will be the timing when 10GB or more has been used in the last 3 days. In addition, when high-speed communication is required in My Soku Plan, you can use the "24-hour unlimited data usage" option, which allows you to use 24-hour high-speed communication for 330 yen each time. The amount of communication with this option is not counted in the 10GB limit for 3 days.