Mobile phones have evolved from feature phones to smartphones. If you are a feature phone generation person, you should have changed the model according to the performance improvement of the smartphone. However, it is now in a transitional period. The people who will make their "smartphone debut" from now on are selected.
Be aware that if you buy a high-priced smartphone first, it will become the "standard". If you bought it for "50,000 yen", the next terminal will be about the same. Or you'll want a more expensive model. If you buy a new one three times, you will spend more than 150,000 yen.
If you can purchase the first smartphone for "1 yen", the extreme story will be upgraded to "2 yen" in terms of price. The evolution of smartphones is certainly a transitional period, but two years later, terminals of the same class will almost certainly improve in performance. Prices have risen significantly these days, but if "1 yen" starts, the hurdles for changing models will be as low as possible.
The cheap SIM "OCN Mobile ONE" handles "1 yen smartphones". Originally it was a featured product for a limited time on sale, but as of January 11, 2022, the price of "Xiaomi Redmi 9T" has been significantly reduced to "1 yen" in addition to the "OPPO A73" for sale.
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OPPO A73 is a thin and lightweight smartphone that uses an organic EL display.
From OPPO
Compared to LCDs, organic EL has beautiful colors and is ideal for watching videos and previewing images. In addition, since the pixel emits light by itself and displays, a high power consumption effect can be obtained when the dark mode is set, which is mainly black (black turns off the pixel).
The Xiaomi Redmi 9T is a stamina model that uses a 6,000mAh high-capacity battery.
From Xiaomi
With the latest update, "memory expansion function" has been added to improve performance. If you install the free application GCam (Google Play non-certified), the camera image quality will be greatly improved. It is a smartphone that you can enjoy more than the price.
Since OCN Mobile ONE is a telecommunications carrier, you need a voice-enabled SIM contract to purchase a smartphone. Not only the price of the smartphone itself, but also the SIM usage fee is very cheap. The new course introduced in October 2021 is a monthly fee of "550 yen (tax included)".
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However, unlike normal smartphones that can be purchased when applying for the 550 yen course, the sale price does not apply.
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To purchase a smartphone with OCN Mobile ONE as cheaply as possible, you need to subscribe to a course with a basic charge of "770 yen (tax included)" or more. The difference from the 550 yen course is 220 yen. There will be a difference of "2,640 yen" in one year.
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But don't worry. The course of OCN Mobile ONE can be changed after the contract (only once a month. Applicable after 1:00 am on the 1st of the following month). At the time of contract, you can apply for a course of "770 yen (tax included)" or more, and then change to the 550 yen course.
You can easily change the plan from the OCN Mobile ONE app or OCN My Page.
In the case of the app, open "Contract Confirmation" from the home screen and select "Click here to change course".
In the case of My Page, open "Add / Change / Cancel Service" in "TOP" and click "Change" from the "Contract Course" item.
High-speed communication that can be performed on the 550 yen course is "500MB". Not suitable for watching videos or communicating with large volumes. If you use the saving mode ON / OFF button, you can switch between high speed and saving mode (data communication no count at maximum 200kbps), so you can learn how to use the right person in the right place.
If it is up to 200kbps, it takes time to load the web, and the usage is honestly limited. However, if it is your first smartphone, you should be satisfied just by being able to communicate even if there are some restrictions. As with the terminal itself, the communication environment should be gradually upgraded.
The 550 yen course is not only cheap but not only restricted, but also compatible with the company's free optional service "MUSIC Count Free" (application is required after the contract).
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If you use this option, communication when using popular music distribution services such as "Amazon Music", "ANiuta", "AWA", "dHits", "LINE MUSIC", "Rec Music", "Spotify", and "Hikari TV Music" will be "No Count". To. You can enjoy the music until you feel like it.
In addition, "10 minutes worth of free calls" is granted, and the call charge is also cheap at "11 yen / 30 seconds". Since LINE can be used even when the saving mode is set, there is a possibility that no additional charges will be incurred if you do not make frequent calls. Once you get used to your smartphone a little, it is also an ant to try dual SIM operation with Rakuten Mobile.
You can purchase a smartphone for "1 yen", and the monthly communication running cost is only "550 yen (tax included)" if you use the trick. Let's make the most of OCN Mobile ONE, which is ideal for smartphone debut!
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| Old rate plan | New rate plan |
|---|---|
| 0.5GB: Not handled | 0.5GB: 550 yen |
| 1GB: 1,298 yen | 1GB: 770 yen |
| 3GB: 1,628 yen | 3GB: 990 yen |
| 6GB: 2,178 yen | 6GB: 1,320 yen |
| 10GB: 3,168 yen | 10GB: 1,760 yen |
Average value of speed measurements performed by MM Research Institute 6 times in the morning, day and night from September 21 to 22, 2021 (from OCN Mobile ONE)
| OCN Mobile ONE | IIJmio | BIGLOBE mobile | mineo |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5GB: 550 yen | 2GB: 858 yen | 1GB: 1,078 yen | 1GB: 1,298 yen |
| 1GB: 770 yen | 4GB: 1,078 yen | 3GB: 1,200 yen | 5GB: 1,518 yen |
| 3GB: 990 yen | 8GB: 1,518 yen | 6GB: 1,870 yen | 10GB: 1,958 yen |
| 6GB: 1,320 yen | 15GB: 1,848 yen | ―――― | 20GB: 2,178 yen |
| 10GB: 1,600 yen | 20GB: 2,068 yen | ―――― | ―――― |