Free Internet Providers in Japan

Get online for free in Japan (local call rates may apply)

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2Channel

The popular 2Channel discussion board service also doubles as a free internet provider. Connection speeds of 56K analog, and 64K and 128K (dual) ISDN are supported, though you will have to pay double the per-minute telephone rate for the 128K ISDN service. 2Channel has access points all over Japan. The service also includes a 2Channel-compatible viewer, which simplifies the task of navigating threaded discussions, file upload space (enabling you to store files online for upto a week) and a POP3 and web-based email account. [b]NOTE:[/b] The dialer software needed to connect to the service only works on Windows.

Alpha Net

Free internet access at local call rates, and connection speeds of up to 56K (analog) and 64K (ISDN). There is also limited support for some internet-enabled mobile phones.

Clicom

Clickom offers free internet connectivity with over 100 access points across Japan. 56K analog and 64K ISDN connections are supported. [b]NOTE:[/b] The dialer software needed to connect to the service only works on Windows.

FreeNavi

FreeNavi's service works with both Mac and Windows PCs. A free email account with 10MB of storage and 2 email aliases is also included. FreeNavi is a regional free internet service provider, so local-call access points are limited to parts of Nagano, Gifu, Mie, Aichi and Shizuoka prefecture. Connectivity is also offered to owners of Astel-brand internet-enabled PHS phones, at a higher per-minute rate.

Freeserve

Freeserve offers free internet access at 56K, 64K ISDN and 128K ISDN speeds, as well as PHS-based internet access. Customers only have to pay for a call at local rates (the 128K ISDN service uses two phone channels simultaneously and is charged at 2x the regular per-minute rate). The service includes a free email account with 2MB of storage space.

Shes.net

Free internet access provider with 140 access points across Japan. Offers both 64K ISDN access and 56K (V90) analog access. The service also includes a free email address with 10MB of storage. Users must answer a certain number of emailed questionnaires a month to continue to receive free service.