Tethering on au line is 1575 yen per month, Sony and KDDI start "Attach WiFi"

Although "tethering" that is able to connect wireless LAN compatible devices via the wireless LAN function installed on smartphones and mobile phones is prevalent recently, it is nowadays, using KDDI 's au line which boasts a wide coverage area monthly 1575 yen It is clear that Sony and KDDI will start "Attach WiFi" which can use tethering with.

Introduction of tethering service "Attach WiFi" | Press release | Sony

Started offering "Attach WiFi" tethering service using au mobile phone | 2011 | KDDI CORPORATION

According to a press release announced by Sony and KDDI in collaboration, the provision of "Attach WiFi", a tethering service capable of enjoying the Internet from wireless LAN compatible devices at 1575 yen per month using a 3G line, will start from late November It is said to be.

"Attach WiFi" is to make it possible to use mobile phones as Wi-Fi routers simply by attaching Wi-Fi compatible accessories "NEX-fi / S" to au's feature phones, Up to seven units can be connected to the Internet simultaneously.

This is an image photograph of the "NEX - fi / S" main body.


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By the way, in order to use "Attach WiFi", in addition to the monthly charge of 1575 yen, mobile phone side needs to subscribe to packet flat-rate service. The data communication speed is 9.2 Mbps maximum for downlink for usage up to 1 GB per month. If it exceeds 1 GB, it becomes 128 kbps,Until February 2012 the speed limit does not change even if exceeding 1 GB monthly usageIt has been with.

In other words, for users who subscribe to the packet flat-rate service with feature phones, tethering becomes all-you-can-use with plus 1575 yen, it's better than buying a mobile Wi-Fi router ... It's a service called monthly If you can use high-speed communication for 1 GB and then use it at 128 kbps (no speed reduction until February 2012)PS Vita's 3G model purchased and NTT Docomo offers 20 hours 980 yen prepaid planIt may not be bad for users who are considering using it.

Details of "Attach WiFi" are from the following.

Attached WiFi Service │ Sony Store's Premium Service │ Guide - Sony Store