Smart Mobile Communications launches "THE WiFi" with unlimited data communication for 3480 yen per month! Introducing the service content and mobile router "U2s" with photos [Review]

THE WiFi is a communication service that uses cloud SIM technology, and is compatible with NTT DoCoMo, KDDI (au), and Softbank's multi-carriers in Japan. It is said that it can be used by automatically switching to the line of the carrier with the best communication status. There are two price plans, "THE WiFi" and "THE WiFi Light", which does not allow unlimited use of Wi-Fi spots nationwide. THE WiFi… First maximum 3 months: 3,480 yen per month (excluding tax), 4th month and after: 3,842 yen per month (excluding tax) THE WiFi Light… 3,480 yen per month (excluding tax) A separate usage fee is required when using overseas. .. Southeast Asia / Some countries (Korea / Taiwan / Hong Kong, etc.): 850 yen / day per 1GB Other countries: 1,250 yen / day per 1GB When using overseas, LTE communication up to 3GB per day is possible. Since it is a cloud SIM, there is no need to prepare a separate SIM card or apply for it when using it overseas. 5 DoCoMo POINTs The main features of THE WiFi, which appeals with the catch phrase "DoCoMo", which means awesome, by calling "Dosukoi", are 1) No speed limit, unlimited data communication capacity 2) DoCoMo, au, SoftBank area support 3) Unlimited use of over 150,000 WiFi spots without a router (THE WiFi plan only) 4) Available in 132 overseas countries Just turn on the power locally 5) Next-generation communication service 5G upgrade program It is scheduled to correspond to. Among them, regarding the 5G upgrade program, it is said that it is developing a product compatible with 5G, and plans to exempt users from fees when replacing it with a product compatible with 5G in the future. Support project for corporations In order to support the teleworking of companies due to the spread of the new coronavirus infection, "THE" will be free for up to two months from the contract month and free administrative fees for corporations that have completed applications within this month. "WiFi Telework Up to 2 Months Free Support Project" was also announced. The new coronavirus has led to social promotion of telework, but if there is no satisfactory internet environment at home, it will be difficult to work from home. In such a case, THE WiFi can be used as soon as the router itself arrives without any construction work. He said that he decided to implement this support project because he wanted to contribute to the company and society as much as possible. Both individuals and corporations can apply for THE WiFi from the dedicated site (https://www.smamoba.jp/thewifi/). However, corporate applications are in the form of inquiries. Individual applications will be shipped from Tokyo within the same day if the application is completed in the morning at the earliest, and if the application is completed in the afternoon, it will be shipped the next day. Basically, it will be shipped to the registered address within 3 business days after the application is completed. A registration fee of 3,300 yen (tax included) and a universal service fee of 2 yen / month are required separately. The only payment method is credit card payment. From here, let's introduce the dedicated mobile Wi-Fi router "U2s" that supports THE WiFi service. Please note that this time it is a rental machine, so it may differ from the product version. Individual packaging box Contents set Instruction manual The main body size is 127x65.7x14.2mm, the weight is 151g, the built-in battery capacity is 3500mAh, and the continuous usable time is about 12 hours, so it can be used for a long time. Although it says "GLOCAL NET" on the bottom and back of the main unit, it seems to be equivalent to the U2s provided by GLOCAL NET. In addition to the main body, the contents include an instruction manual, a microUSB cable, and a hand strap. The instruction manual is about a quick guide. Wi-Fi display Radio wave display Battery display At the top of the front of the main unit, you can check the Internet connection status, radio wave status, and battery level with an LED lamp. The Wi-Fi display is always lit when the power is turned on and the Internet is connected normally. On the other hand, since the radio wave display and battery display are not always lit, you can check (light up) the radio wave condition and the remaining battery level by briefly pressing the power button on the left side of the main unit. A power button and a reset button are mounted on the left side of the main body. A microUSB terminal for charging is mounted on the lower side. The protrusion on the upper right facing the front of the main body is where the hand strap attached to the strap hole is attached. At the bottom of the back of the main unit, which had a label with IMEI on it, the battery capacity and input / output specifications were written. I got the impression that the appearance and feeling of holding it was a thin mobile battery. There are few buttons and the design itself is very simple. However, with the increasing number of USB Type-C products for digital devices such as smartphones, it is a little worrisome that the charging terminal is microUSB. There is a groove in the lower left corner of the front of the main unit where you can hook your nails. The front cover can be opened. Inside the front cover. Actually, the front cover can be opened, SIM slot x 1 and micro SIM. It is equipped with one slot. By the way, the label attached under the slot has IMEI, SSID, and password. The address (192.168.43.1) for accessing the management screen is also described on the label. I tried connecting U2s to a smartphone and a Windows PC. You can connect using the same procedure as a general Wi-Fi router. Wi-Fi setting screen on Android smartphone On Android smartphone, go to "Settings" → "Network and Internet" → "Wi-Fi", tap the corresponding SSID, enter the password and tap "Connect" Then you can connect. Wi-Fi setting screen of Windows 10 Even on a Windows PC, simply select the corresponding SSID from the Wi-Fi settings and enter the password to connect. U2s can connect to up to 5 devices via Wi-Fi. After logging in, you can switch to the management screen by selecting (tapping) the "Wi-Fi", "client", and "settings" tabs at the bottom. You can change the settings of the U2s main unit. Access to the "management screen" is connected to U2s. On the device (smartphone, tablet, PC), enter "192.168.43.1" in the address bar of the browser to connect. Select (tap) the green area labeled "Total data usage fee" on the top screen to display the login screen. Enter your user name and password to log in. On the setting screen after login, you can manage SIM cards, manage data, and set the language. Article writing: 2106bpm (Tsutomu Bipeeem) ■ Related links ・ Esmax (S-MAX) ・ Esmax (S-MAX) smaxjp on Twitter ・ S-MAX --Facebook page ・ [Official] THE WiFi | Data communication without speed limit Unlimited capacity! Monthly fee 3,480 yen (excluding tax) ~ Tweet