Next-generation high-speed communication service of au (KDDI) "4G LTE" service started September 21, tethering is OK

Since September 21, 2012, KDDI has introduced "Next Generation High Speed ​​Communication Standard LTE (Long Term Evolution)"4 G LTEAnnounced that it will start offering services.

Au's Next Generation High Speed ​​Communication Service "4G LTE" Available | 2012 | KDDI CORPORATION
http://www.kddi.com/corporate/news_release/2012/0914a/index.html


According to KDDI, "4G LTE" has a transmission speed of about 8 times that of conventional 3G communication (CDMA 1 × EV-DO MC-Rev. A method), maximum 75 Mbps at reception and maximum 25 Mbps at transmission It is possible to communicate, and in 2013 it is planned to offer it at the maximum of 112.5 Mbps during reception.

In addition, we can also use tethering that can use smartphones as a mobile router, and by introducing the latest technology "eCSFB" for the first time in the world, it is possible to reduce the power consumption during standby, It is said that it can drastically shorten the time required. "ECSFB" is a technology to shorten the connection time by performing a part of the voice connection processing in the LTE network, taking advantage of the high speed and low delay LTE, and further confirms radio waves of LTE at high frequency By doing so, it seems that time can be shortened for SMS transmission and reception.

In addition, the LTE compliant area covers the 23 major wards of Tokyo from the beginning of service and the nationwide major areas, mainly cabinet designated cities, and will continue to expand in the future, so the real population coverage at the end of March 2013 The rate is said to be about 96%.

In addition, we will introduce a new rate plan dedicated to the "4 G LTE" service, as follows.

◆ "LTE Plan" (980 yen / month)(Everybody Discount Contract · Basic Usage Fee)
Basic charge fee Monthly charge of 980 yen (including tax) between 1 o'clock and 21 o'clock, the charge plan for domestic calls to au mobile phones is free
· Call option service
(1) au call fixed amount 24 (500 yen / month)
(2) Call Wide 24 (980 yen / month)

◆ "LTE NET" (315 yen / month)
Monthly 315 yen (tax included). Provider fee for using net and e-mail

◆ "LTE flat" (5985 yen / month)
Flat-type packet communication charge flat-rate service available for 5985 yen (tax included) per month
Packet communication option service
(3) Tethering option (525 yen / month): Tethering function is available, 500 MB additional communication amount (7 GB) available at normal speed
(4) Extra option (2625 yen / 2 GB after over 7 GB): Even if the used traffic volume of this month exceeds 7 GB (500 MB added when adding tethering option), it can be used at normal speed

Also, the calling charges for the above "LTE plan" are as follows.

○ Basic monthly charge: 1961 yen
· "Everybody Discount" contract time: 980 yen
○ Domestic call charges (tax included)
· Au mobile phone (1 am - 9 pm): free
· Au mobile phone (9 PM to 1 AM the following morning): 21 yen / 30 seconds
· Other than au mobile phone: 21 yen / 30 seconds
○ Domestic SMS (C Mail)
· Au mobile phone: free
· Other than au mobile phone: 3.15 yen / communication
○ Free call: None

Further pricing details are posted on the following page.

About launch of au's next-generation high-speed communication service "4G LTE" | 2012 | KDDI CORPORATION
http://www.kddi.com/corporate/news_release/2012/0914a/besshi.html