'New au Adjust Plan' Offers Permanent Savings of up to 40% Rates From ￥1,980／mo.

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  • KDDI CORPORATION
  • OKINAWA Cellular Telephone Company

May 13,2019

Beginning on June 1, 2019, KDDI and Okinawa Cellular will offer the "New au Adjust Plan," enabling each member of a family to access service for a monthly rate as low as ¥1,980.

"New au Adjust Plan" automatically applies a monthly charge in three stages starting from ¥2,980 depending on the amount of data used, thereby eliminating waste. An additional "Family Discount Plus" benefit beginning October 1, 2019, reduces monthly "New au Adjust Plan" charges by up to ¥1,000, depending on the number of family members who subscribe to the plan. With "Family Discount Plus", rates for customers with two subscribing members start at ¥2,480 per month. With three family members subscribing, monthly rates start at ¥1,980. With data usage at 1GB, the savings can be as much as 40% compared to previous plans. [Jump to the applicable section1]

New au Adjust Plan

On top of these savings, "Family Discount Plus Start Campaign" is offering subscribers to the "New au Adjust Plan" the full "Family Discount Plus" savings of ¥1,000 per month from June 1 through September 30, 2019, regardless of the number of family members who subscribe. [Jump to the applicable section2] The launch of "New au Adjust Plan" will be accompanied by changes to the conditions of eligibility for the existing "Mobile Phone --> au Smartphone Discount" and "Kakeho Wari 60" promotional campaign discounts.

KDDI and Okinawa Cellular are working to achieve the goal of integrating telecommunications and life design. As companies that are always offering exciting new ideas, we listen to what customers are telling us. By continuing to offer advantageous rate plans and discount services, we are creating new customer experience value.

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About the New au Adjust Plan

The New au Adjust Plan is recommended for customers who do not use large volumes of data transmission. Data use is limited to 7GB, [Jump to the applicable section3] eliminating worries about using too much data transmission. Customers new to smartphone use can therefore use the service with peace of mind.

1. User charges

Data volume used～1GB～4GB～7GB
Total payment (1) + (2) + (3) [Jump to the applicable section4]
(with 3 Family Discount Plus subscribers)		 ¥1,980/mo.～ ¥2,980/mo.～ ¥4,480/mo.～
(1) User charge ¥2,980/mo.～ ¥4,480/mo.～ ¥5,980/mo.～
(2) au Smart Value - Indefinite, starting the following month -¥500/mo.
(3) Family Discount PlusWith 3 or more subscribers Indefinite, starting the following month -¥1,000/mo.
With 2 subscribers Indefinite, starting the following month -¥500/mo.
  • Call charges are ¥20 per 30 sec. [Jump to the applicable section5]

2. Eligible devices

4G LTE smartphones [Jump to the applicable section6]

3. Service launch date

June 1, 2019

4. How to apply

Customers can subscribe at au shops, au dealers, the au Online Shop, or My au.

Flat-rate call service with the New au Adjust Plan

Customers can also subscribe to flat-rate call services based on how much time they spend making calls.

1. User charges

Service nameService contentCharges
Flat-Rate Call Light Free domestic calls of 5 minutes or less [Jump to the applicable section7] ¥700/mo.
Flat-Rate Call Light Start Campaign promotional rate of ¥500/mo. is available for the first 12 months.
Flat-Rate Call Free domestic calls [Jump to the applicable section7] ¥1,700/mo.

2. Service launch date

June 1, 2019

Changes to benefits for plans eligible for the Mobile Phone --> au Smartphone Discount

1. Benefits

The following benefits are available to customers who meet the eligibility conditions and sign up for the New au Adjust Plan when they subscribe. A discount of up to ¥1,700/mo. starting from the following month is available for 12 months. [Jump to the applicable section8]

Charge planFlat-rate call serviceDiscountPeriod
New au Adjust PlanNo subscription
Flat-Rate Call Light		 From next mo. -¥1,000/mo. 12 mo.
Flat-Rate Call From next mo. -¥1,700/mo. 12 mo.

2. Eligibility conditions

  • (1)
    Customers converting from an CDMA 1X WIN compatible au mobile phone (subscribed to a compatible charge plan) to an eligible smartphone [Jump to the applicable section9]
  • (2)
    Customers switching from a non-au mobile phone (existing mobile phone models) to an au 4G LTE smartphone (MNP) [Jump to the applicable section10]

3. Eligible devices

All 4G LTE smartphones [Jump to the applicable section11]

4. Service launch date

June 1, 2019 [Jump to the applicable section12]

Changes to Kakehowari 60 discount service

1. Benefits

Eligible customers who subscribe to both the New au Adjust Plan and a Flat-Rate Call plan receive a monthly discount of ¥1,000 beginning the subsequent month.

2. Eligibility conditions

  • (1)
    Purchase of an eligible device upon signing up for a new subscription, changing device models or switching from a non-au device
  • (2)
    Customers 60 years of age or older at time of subscription [Jump to the applicable section13]

3. Eligible devices

BASIO3 KYV43, LG it LGV36, AQUOS sense2 kantan

4. Service launch date

June 1, 2019 [Jump to the applicable section12]

Notes:

  • [1]
    When subscribed to Unlimited Calling Plan-S + Data Flat Rate 1, LTE NET.
  • [2]
    The discount also applies to New au Adjust Plan rates that are charged on a daily basis due to mid-month conversion from other phone models and payment plans.
  • [3]
    Transmission speeds for customers transmitting large volumes of data within specified time spans will be restricted during periods of congestion.
  • [4]
    This amount assumes subscription to an agreement stipulating a two-year term, automatic renewal, and a mid-term cancellation fee of ¥9,500.
  • [5]
    Calls to satellite maritime telephones are charged at ¥50/30 sec. Specified charges apply to calls made to numbers for which rates are set by other companies. Domestic calls to family members are free of charge 24 hours a day for customers subscribed to Family Discount and two-year contract services.
  • [6]
    Customers who have purchased devices on or after July 14, 2017, may not change between a New au Adjust Plan, au adjust Plan, au Flat Plan or au Data MAX Plan and any other payment plan without the purchase of a device.
  • [7]
    Flat-Rate Call Service does not apply to charges for certain calls, SMS, etc.
  • [8]
    In the event of conversion to an ineligible plan, change of device model upon purchase of a device, or contract cancellation/suspension, the discount is terminated in the month during which the procedure takes place.
  • [9]
    Must be used within 16 months.
  • [10]
    Those currently using smartphones are not eligible.
  • [11]
    Terminal devices brought in are also eligible.
  • [12]
    No deadline for acceptance. Please give advance notice if changes are to be made.
  • [13]
    Users who are registered must be 60 or older.
  • All of the indicated amounts exclude tax unless otherwise specified.
  • The information contained in the news releases is current at the time of publication. Products, service fees,service content and specifications, contact information, and other details are subject to change without notice.