A complete guide to 13 free options available at no extra cost with Rakuten Mobile. Full coverage of services you can use without signing up: tethering, international roaming (2GB/month), Raku Mail, disaster preparedness features, and more. Includes setup instructions you can use right now.

Rakuten Mobile’s appeal goes beyond affordable monthly plans and unlimited data. In fact, there are many premium optional services available at no additional cost (¥0).

From features that make daily communication more convenient, to connectivity while overseas, to reassuring safety features for emergencies and disasters — all available for free. Make the most of these options and enjoy a more comfortable, cost-effective Raku-Mobi Life!

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1. Make Everyday Communication Even More Convenient! Basic Communication Features

Essential services to make your daily calls and messaging more comfortable.

① Raku Mail

This is Rakuten Mobile’s official carrier email service. You can set up and use your own personal email address on the Rakuten Mobile domain (@rakumail.jp). It’s convenient for procedures that require a carrier email address.

② SMS (Short Message Service)

A feature that lets you easily exchange text messages using your phone number. It is commonly used for identity verification (two-factor authentication) for various apps and web services.

③ Call Forwarding

This feature forwards incoming calls to a pre-registered phone number. With 4 types of forwarding patterns to choose from based on your needs, you can separate work and personal calls, and never miss a call even when your smartphone isn’t with you.

④ Caller ID Withholding

A feature that lets you make calls without notifying the other party of your phone number. Protects your privacy for inquiries where you don’t want the other party to know your number.

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2. Use Your Smartphone Safely and Comfortably! Security & Convenience Features

Features that automatically block unwanted messages and allow you to use your smartphone as a Wi-Fi router.

⑤ Spam SMS Block

A feature that automatically detects and blocks dangerous spam SMS messages used for phishing scams. You’ll be protected from dangerous messages without any complicated settings.

⑥ Missed Call SMS Notification

Even when your phone is off, you’re out of range, or you’re on another call and can’t answer, this feature notifies you via SMS of who called. Helps prevent you from missing important contacts.

⑦ Tethering

A feature that lets you use your smartphone like a Wi-Fi router to connect laptops, tablets, game consoles, and other devices to the internet. No pre-registration or extra fees required — use your Rakuten Mobile data allowance as-is for remote work or streaming video while out and about.

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3. Be Prepared for Emergencies! Disaster Preparedness & Emergency Support Features

Important features come as standard to help you secure communication and stay safe in emergencies such as disasters or network outages.

⑧ Special Number Calls

You can make emergency calls such as 110 (police) and 119 (fire/ambulance), as well as 4-digit special number calls starting with #.

⑨ JAPAN Roaming™

If your carrier’s network becomes unavailable due to a major disaster or network outage, this service switches you to another mobile carrier’s network to maintain connectivity (operated jointly by major domestic mobile carriers). Ensures you can maintain communication even in emergencies.

⑩ Emergency Alert Mail

Alerts for Emergency Earthquake Early Warnings and Tsunami Warnings distributed by the Japan Meteorological Agency, as well as Disaster and Evacuation Information distributed by national and local governments, are sent by email simultaneously to customers in the affected area.

⑪ Disaster Message Board

A message board service that allows you to register your own safety information and check on the safety of family members and acquaintances when a major disaster occurs.

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4. Stay Connected to the World at No Extra Cost! International Services

With Rakuten Mobile, you can use your smartphone while traveling abroad or for international calls without any special additional charges.

⑫ International Calls

International calls from Japan and international calls while staying abroad are available without any prior registration. Furthermore, calls between Rakuten Link app users are free of charge.

⑬ International Roaming (Data)

Even in eligible countries and regions abroad, up to 2GB of high-speed data per month is available at no extra cost (¥0). The data used is counted toward your Rakuten Saikyo Plan data usage, so you can enjoy internet access while traveling abroad without unnecessary expenses.

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Summary: Use All the Free Options for a Comfortable Smartphone Life!

Rakuten Mobile offers 13 high-quality options you can use for ¥0, from convenient everyday email and tethering to international use and emergency disaster preparedness features.

Keep your monthly costs down while taking advantage of these comprehensive services to upgrade your daily smartphone experience to be more comfortable and cost-effective!

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