Since yesterday, Softbank revised prices of its iPhone-linked subscription plans. The default charge of 6000 Yens (34 € or 51 USD) for data was reduced to 1600 Yens (9 € or 14 USD). So, the entry level subscription plan including unlimited talk time between Softbank users and the minimal data plan is now available for 3000 Yens (17 € or 26 USD)!The lack of iPhone on France and other countries will most likely prevent such price cuts in subscription plans, as Apple and carriers are not able to face the demand and provide enough iPhone.
The reason behind this change: bring the iPhone and its linked services to a larger number of users.
Hereafter is a more complete information provided by "scarwithhide" another hardmac reader:
The subscription plan of iPhone in Japan has been updated and now it is starting from 2990 Yen per month.
The only part which has changed is the Packet plan. It used to be mandatory 5985 Yen per month whether you use it or not. Now it changes from 1695 Yen ~ 5985 Yen per month.
The detail is here: http://mb.softbank.jp/mb/iphone/price_plan/packet/
It costs 1695 Yen per month from 0~20175 packet. Then 0.084 Yen per packet. When it goes more than 71250 packet, the price will be steady 5985 Yen per month.
For those who would surf web on Wifi, it is more affordable.
