TAKUMI JAPAN launches 'Kami SIM' with unlimited use of data, launching its own branded smartphone in 2020

On January 21st, TAKUMI JAPAN announced services and new products to be developed in 2020.

The attention of the new product is the SIM "KAZUNA God SIM" for large-capacity data communication released on January 21st. It is characterized by being able to use data communication using Softbank line instead of MVNO. Plans include a “100GB plan” that allows data communication up to 100GB per month, and an “UNLIMITED plan” that allows unlimited use. In addition, SMS and voice calls are not supported.

Monthly fee is 3000 yen for the first month (excluding tax, same below). After the second month, the 100GB plan is 3980 yen and the unlimited plan is 4980 yen, but if you become a "member", the 100GB plan will be discounted by 990 yen to 2990 yen, and the UNLIMITED plan will be discounted by 1500 yen to 3480 yen. To become a member, all you have to do is follow God SIM's Twitter account "@Kamisim_Kazuna". If you follow them, you will be sent a special URL, and if you apply from there, you can sign up for a discounted rate.

Until the 13th month, it is a "minimum usage period", and if you cancel within that period, you will be charged a cancellation fee of 9500 yen for the 100GB plan and 4980 yen x the number of remaining months for the UNLIMITED plan.

On the same day, we will also start selling the smartphone "Black Shark2" and the translation device "KAZUNA eTalk5" as a set with God SIM. Black Shark 2 is for both models of memory 12 GB + storage 256 GB and memory 6 GB + storage 128 GB. In addition to paying the terminal fee in installments, you can receive a monthly discount of 1500 yen or 990 yen as a set discount. The terminal set has a minimum usage period of up to 25 months, and if you cancel within that period, you will be charged a cancellation fee of monthly fee x number of remaining months.

Mobile Wi-Fi router "Shin SIM Router" equipped with this Shin SIM is also available , will be released from spring to summer 2020. It also supports data communication overseas, and can be used in more than 100 countries without changing settings.

Kami SIM adopts the form of reselling Softbank SIM. The UNLIMITED plan is basically unlimited, but communication may be restricted if it is confirmed that there is a significant hindrance to the carrier's equipment, or that there is a risk of doing so.

Representative Director Kaoru Masuda said that the opportunity to play games on smartphones increased after handling Black Shark 2, but because he often does it on the go, "communication charges became ridiculous." It says. He appeals that he wants people to enjoy watching videos on YouTube and playing online games at the comfortable speed of MNO quality.

TAKUMI JAPAN delivered the foldable mobile phone "eTalk" to Verizon in the US in 2019. It supports calls in VoLTE and Wi-Fi environments, and has a 2.8-inch display. It was released in June 2019 and is available at Verizon stores nationwide, and according to Masuda, about 350,000 units have already been shipped.

In addition, Mr. Masuda announced that he will "definitely announce" his own brand smartphone from summer to autumn 2020. He also showed a mockup, but it's unclear if it will be released in Japan (like eTalk, it's likely to be handled in the US). In Japan, there is also the current situation that "Sharp and Chinese manufacturers are strong" (Mr.) in terms of terminals with excellent cost performance. It is aimed at a niche zone such as "low-cost products".

We have announced that Black Shark 2, which is currently being sold in Japan, will be updated to Android 10 in the second quarter of 2020. In addition, the "2 in 1 Gaming Adapter", which allows you to use the USB Type-C terminal and earphone jack at the same time via the attachment attached to the back of compatible smartphones such as Black Shark 2, was sold for 3980 yen on January 21st. .