Service Providers
For service providers, you have three choices; wired Internet, a portable router and mobile WiFi. All have their pros and cons.
Wired Internet
Wired service is wired to your home. As is probably the case where you’re from, your choice of Internet service providers (ISPs) will depend on where you live. Setup can take anywhere from two to four weeks. If you choose this option, don’t be surprised to find that you have a bill from two separate companies; one company is your ISP, and the other is providing you the phone line to use the Internet service.
Portable WiFi Router
The Big 3 companies also offer portable WiFi routers that you can take home that day and have instant internet which is much more convenient than the wired internet option. They should offer unlimited downloads at really fast speeds, with the only catch being that you have to purchase the actual router. But even with this, it will still only be about ¥3000 – 5000 per month for unlimited internet.
*Note: Multiple JETs have been told when going to purchase them that the service is noticeably slower than wired internet, but very few have ever had problems with the speed.
*Note: Multiple JETs have been told when going to purchase them that the service is noticeably slower than wired internet, but very few have ever had problems with the speed.
Mobile WiFi
This option is available from some ISPs as well as mobile phone service providers (AU, Docomo, etc.). Some people use this as their sole source of Internet service.