1. What is the Rakuten Employee Referral Campaign?
▼ Get Extra Points with Rakuten Employee Referral Link
1️⃣ Keep your phone number & transfer: Get 14,000 Points; New contract: Get 7,000 Points.
2️⃣ As of April 11, 2025, limited to 1 line per person (previously up to 5).
3️⃣ Re-contracts are OK.
4️⃣ Campaign end date is undecided / Subject to change without notice. Recommended for those considering a transfer or re-contracting.
▼ Differences from the Standard Referral Campaign
1️⃣ More Points Awarded
→ Employee Referral Exclusive: Keep number & transfer: 14,000 Points; New contract: 7,000 Points.
→ Standard Referral: Keep number & transfer: 13,000 Points; New contract: 6,000 Points.
2️⃣ Eligible for Re-contracts and Additional Lines
→ Employee Referral Exclusive: Re-contracts and additional lines OK.
→ Standard Referral: No re-contracts or additional lines.
▼ Campaign Benefits
・Benefits and campaign may change or end without notice.
・For more campaign information, please visit the Rakuten Official Campaign Website.
▶︎ Subscribe to Eligible Plan
4x Points
*Earn more Points on Rakuten Ichiba with Rakuten Saikyo Plan.
▶︎ For Past Subscribers
Essentially 2 Months Free
*Excludes those who cancelled within 2 months before.
▶︎ hulu x DAZN
Up to 20% Point Back
*Applicable to Rakuten Saikyo Plan subscribers aged 18 and over.
▶︎ WiFi Pocket
Essentially ¥0
*Limited to one application per person.
▶︎ Entertainment service
No Extra Charge
*Applicable to Rakuten Saikyo Plan subscribers.
▶︎ YouTube Premium
First 3 Months Free
* Applicable to Rakuten Saikyo Plan subscribers.
2. Rakuten Mobile - Subscription Benefits
▼ Significant Network Improvements in the Last Year
1️⃣ Approximately 60,000 base stations added in 3 years since service launch, demonstrating rapid network improvement.
2️⃣ Roaming agreement with au concluded in April 2023, expanding the roaming area.
3️⃣ Commercial service of platinum band started on June 27, 2024.
* Platinum band refers to the 700MHz - 900MHz frequency range, known for better indoor and underground coverage.
▼ Rakuten Satellite Direct-to-Mobile Communication
1️⃣ In April 2025, Rakuten Mobile and AST SpaceMobile successfully conducted Japan's first end-to-end direct communication video call between a low-Earth orbit satellite and commercial smartphones.
2️⃣ Aims to achieve wider area coverage including mountainous and remote islands, and network redundancy for emergencies.
3️⃣ Please see the Rakuten Saikyo Satellite Page.
▼ Auto-Adjusting Price Plans by Data Usage
1️⃣ Up to 3GB: Basic fee is ¥1,078 (tax incl.), but ¥2,178 if over 3GB.
2️⃣ Up to 20GB: Basic fee is ¥2,178 (tax incl.), but ¥3,278 if over 20GB.
3️⃣ Unlimited Data: ¥3,278 (tax incl.) for unlimited usage.
▼ Price Comparison: Rakuten Mobile & Competitors
▼ Subscription Benefits
・For more service information, please visit the Rakuten Mobile Service Introduction Page.
Rakuten Link App
Free Domestic Calls with App
* Calls to (0570) numbers and some special numbers (188) excluded from free calls.
* ¥22/30 seconds without using the app.
Available in 90 Countries and Regions
2GB Free Overseas
* Please check the international call/SMS rates for usage fees.
* Added to your plan's data usage. Max 128kbps after 2GB.
* Separate settings on my Rakuten Mobile and your smartphone are required for use.
Rakuten Drive
Free Storage up to 50GB for Photos and Videos
* Applicable to Rakuten Saikyo Plan subscribers.
* Separate communication charges apply for using the service.
* Storage capacity has limits.
* Service may be terminated or changed without notice.
3. Rakuten Mobile - Application Process
▼ 10-minute application to meet campaign needs
・STEP２：Referred person logs in with Rakuten ID (New registration required if not a Rakuten member).
・STEP３：Select plan and options & activate service.
・STEP４：Make a call for 10 seconds or more using the Rakuten Link app.
▼ Application Methods: Online and In-Store
1️⃣ Online: Apply easily from home.
2️⃣ In-Store: Employee referral campaign is applicable if you want to consult with staff directly.
▼ After Activation, Wait for Points
1️⃣ Service starts after activation. Points awarded in stages (a few months).
2️⃣ Below is a specific example of the point awarding schedule.
4. Rakuten Mobile - Great Value Programs
▼ Various Excellent Programs Available
1️⃣ Saikyo Family Program - ¥110 discount for all family members.
2️⃣ Saikyo Senior Program - ¥110 points back every month for those 65 and over.
3️⃣ Saikyo Youth Program - ¥110 points back every month for those aged 13-22.
4️⃣ Saikyo Kids Program - Up to 440 points back per child's line (12 years old and under).
▼ More Details on the Great Value Programs
★ For Families
★ For Seniors
★ For Youth
★ For Children
5. Summary
▼ Benefits of the Rakuten Employee Referral Campaign
Up to 14,000 points back.
Eligible for re-contracts and multiple line applications.
Campaign end date is undecided, so early action is recommended.
In the Rakuten Ecosystem, where points accumulate easily, you can earn a lot of points not only by paying for your smartphone usage but also by using services like Rakuten Ichiba and Rakuten Pay.
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