Finally KDDI releases the target conditions and procedures of SIM unlocking, and docomo announces the start of reception on the net

Announced that KDDI and Okinawa Cellular will launch reception of applications for SIM unlock by installing SIM unlocking function on au mobile terminals such as smart phones and tablets that will be released later in May 2015. In addition, NTT DoCoMo announces that SIM lock cancellation which was accepted only at the shop front is made possible also by Internet and telephone.

Start of SIM unlocking | 2015 | KDDI CORPORATION
http://news.kddi.com/kddi/corporate/newsrelease/2015/04/22/1089.html

Procedure for unlocking SIM | au Customer support
https://cs.kddi.com/support/simcard/unlock/

Press Release Presentation: Changes in SIM Unlock Procedure Method Revised as Guidelines Revised | Notice | NTT DoCoMo
https://www.nttdocomo.co.jp/info/news_release/2015/04/22_01.html

According to the announcement of KDDI, smartphone and tablet terminal compatible with SIM unlock function which will be released from au after May 2015 correspond to SIM unlock application. However, "Galaxy S 6 edge SCV 31" scheduled to be released on April 23, 2015 will also be subject to SIM lock release. If you subscribe to au's line, application on the website will be free. Also, regardless of whether you have a contract with au, there is a fee of 3000 yen for tax on SIM unlock application at shop front. SIM unlocking is possible only when 180 days have elapsed from the date you purchased the target device.


For the Galaxy S 6 edge SCV 31 scheduled to be released on April 23, a list of frequencies that are available after SIM unlock is released, including those not used on au's network.


In addition,Revision of "SIM Unlocking Release Guidelines"In conjunction with this, SIM unlocking which was accepted only at the current shop front is accepted on the Internet and telephone only for models released on or after May 1, 2015. Application fee which usually takes 3000 yen only for the application by internet is free. As well as KDDI, it becomes the cancellation restriction period for six months from the date of purchase of the model, and it is impossible to apply for SIM unlock unless it has passed 6 months from purchase.


Softbank which accepts SIM unlocking only at the current store front is also a matter of concern whether it will start accepting applications on the Internet free of charge following other companies.