[Official for major Chinese telecommunications companies] Easy application for a mobile phone number before traveling to China｜SIM delivered to a Japanese address within a day or two・Contract period starts from 1 month・Long-term use is even more advantageous

Joytel Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo, President: Jianhua Cao) has developed a Chinese Internet environment to support Japanese expatriates who are worried about the local Internet situation before being posted to China. provides a router service "China Anywhere WiFi" that makes it as comfortable as in Japan. In October 2021, Joytel Co., Ltd., in partnership with China Telecom, a major Chinese telecommunications company, will officially provide Chinese mobile phone numbers to Japanese people who will be traveling to China just by submitting a copy of their passport before traveling. We are pleased to announce that we have started providing a "Chinese mobile phone contract and brokerage service" that you can apply for. Although measures against the corona crisis are in a difficult situation, it is expected that the number of travelers to China will continue to increase from the second half of 2021 to the winter of 2022.

These travelers to China are also subject to strict procedures when traveling, during the quarantine period, and to travel to and from the region after the quarantine period. Especially when moving around the city, it is necessary to install and configure an app to display the "Regional Health Code" to check the health status. Furthermore, in general life in China, cash is not used in most cases, and payments are made by QR code settlement using apps such as “Wechat” and “Alipay”. Based on these facts, it is recommended that those who are newly assigned to China or those on short-term business trips should install and configure the apps necessary for life in China on their smartphones before traveling to China, so that they can work with peace of mind. I can say However, most of these apps require authentication with a Chinese mobile phone number in order to officially use them. The same is true for the Japanese SNS app "LINE", but when you start using it after installing it, you will receive a short message by entering your mobile phone number into the app and authenticating with the number listed there. Of course, you will need a Chinese mobile number in advance for this. However, recently in China, the telecommunications authorities have established a system to strictly control the use of "mobile phones" and "SMS", and there is a big problem for travelers from Japan to apply for Chinese mobile phone numbers in advance. bottom. ◆Strict personal identification is required for Chinese mobile phone numbers｜Numbers other than rental or locally issued numbers are subject to suspension and punishment　Recent government regulations require strict personal identification for mobile phone numbers in China. Even if you apply at a mobile phone shop, you will need to present your passport or other identification documents in person. In the past, there have been incidents such as mobile phones with unknown users being shut down all at once. Even in Japan, Chinese rental mobile phone numbers and numbers issued in third countries such as Hong Kong may be provided, but these unauthorized Chinese mobile phone numbers may be suspended or even punished. Please note that you may be subject to ◆ There is no short-term contract plan for short-term business travelers | Expensive SIMs with one-year contracts for short-term use are illegal　Even in China, contracts for mobile phone numbers are limited to one year or longer, and generally short-term1 There was no official contract SIM that can be used on a monthly basis. It seems that the agency sometimes reuses the SIM that is normally used for one year for a short period of time, and charges a considerably higher fee for a month-to-month contract instead of the one-year contract. Of course, these usage methods are illegal in the first place, and there are many situations where the number cannot be used for app authentication in China (already registered by someone else) because the number is reused. bottom.

■ Launch of official mobile phone number SIM and short-term special plan through partnership with Joytel and China Telecom

In this situation, Joytel Co., Ltd. and China Telecom (Shanghai Municipal Government), a major Chinese telecommunications company, have partnered to start providing mobile phone numbers that can be used for a short period of time for travelers from overseas. bottom. The feature is that this mobile phone number / voice call SIM is an official application (it is not a SIM rented in another person's name or issued in Hong Kong etc.). Because it is based on China Telecom's official cheap plan, voice, SNS, data communication, and international calls can be used at low cost. The contract period starts from 1 month. Of course, long-term use is also possible by updating.　Users can apply by submitting a corporate application form and a copy of their passport. After applying, we will deliver this China Telecom mobile phone number and voice SIM to the specified address in Japan within a day or two. If you apply together with Joytel's mobile WiFi router rental service "Chinese Anywhere WiFi Rental Plan" that makes it easy to use the Internet in China, the procedure fee will be discounted, making it a great value. ■ Application flow | SIM will be delivered to you in 2 to 4 business days. Please return the copy of your passport and the application form (corporation application) by email. (2) Mail the SIM to your address in Japan (after 2-4 business days) We will send the SIM to your designated address in Japan. Joytel will ship the SIM from Japan, so you will receive it in about 2-4 business days. ③ Enter the necessary information on the Chinese telecommunications company website and activate the SIM Enter the necessary information on the Chinese telecommunications company website for registration and activate the SIM. ■ Support after starting use, contract renewal, etc. There is a Joytel Support Center in Shanghai that acts as an agent for applying for this service. Support in Japanese is possible. Contract renewals will be accepted at this Joytel support center or at a carrier store. (Please note that procedures cannot be performed at other agencies.) *What is Chugoku Telecom? China Telecom Corporation Limited is the largest wireline telecommunications, PHS, CDMA and 4G-LTE operator in the People's Republic of China. ■Travel to China becomes safer and more convenient! Easy to apply for a Chinese mobile phone number before traveling ・We will deliver an official SIM issued by China Telecom to Japan. We are pleased to announce that we have started offering a “China mobile phone contract / brokerage service” that can be used. https://www.joytel.jp/service/apply-cell-sim-start/ You can also download the application form https://joytel.jp/wp-content/cell-sim-application-document/downloaded PDF Please fill out the application form and send it to the Joytel Support Center (info@joytel.jp) by email. For inquiries/applications, please contact the Joytel website (www.joytel.jp) or the support center (info@joytel.jp). You can also contact us by calling the Joytel Support Center toll-free (0120-695-677 (9:30 to 18:00 on weekdays)). ■ Company Profile Company name: Joytel Co., Ltd. Location: 301 EXIT Akihabara, 1-2-3 Kanda Izumicho, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo Representative: Cao Jianhua Business description: IT and communication solutions for Japanese companies in China, inbound marketing solutions URL: https: //www.joytel.jp/ ■ Inquiries regarding this matter Joytel Co., Ltd. Network Solution Business Division TEL: 050-3709-8118 MAIL: info@joytel.jp