Data card for laptop

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Another question for this most helpfull forum

 

I am coming to Japan in a couple of days, will spend a few weeks in Niseko and then travelling around.

 

My work is on the internet so I would like to be able to have internet access where ever I am. I am brining my laptop with me.

 

So I am thinking about getting a laptop data card. I have tried to find some info on this, I think vodaphone does one on a pay as you go basis with 200 Yen per MB. This is perhaps ok but not great. I am also not sure where to get it from.

 

Does anyone else have any other suggestions? Will I get reception in Niseko with a data card?

 

The other option I am looking into is a UK company that provides a data card + unlimited use for £5/day which is about 1,000 Yen. I have to decide pretty quite on getting that though as they need to send it today.

 

Anyone have any thoughts?

 

I will have a couple of hours in Saporro to pick something up if necessary, although would hope to spend more time at the ice festival. Getting it ordered & sent now to where I am staying would be perfect.

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It seems this the company I would be using if I got the UK plan, ie they just get it through these people:

 

http://www.bmobile.ne.jp/english/one.html

 

There is a coverage map here:

http://www.bmobile.ne.jp/personal/area/index.html

 

I can't work it out as I can't read any Japanese, bt if anyone can see if Niseko is covered, would be much appreciated.

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Or could I just buy this?

 

http://tenant.depart.livedoor.com/t/pro-g_outlet/item842349.html

 

Is this 150 hours and including the card? Would probably be perfect.

 

Will there be real stores selling this that I could easily go to in Saporro?

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Just bumping this up in case anyone has an ideas.