"EMOBILE LTE" review

　On March 15, EMOBILE LTE, EMOBILE LTE, on March 15.Using a mobile Wi-Fi router for "Emobile LTE" which was released at the same time as the service started, we will report on the whole service, such as its usage and a fee structure.

■ Up to 37.5Mbps down, up to 75Mbps download in some areas

　"EMOBILE LTE" is a high -speed data communication service using "LTE (Long Term Evolution)" technology that speeds up the so -called "3G" data communication, a 3rd generation mobile phone.In Japan, NTT DOCOMO has already launched a service under the name "XI" (Crossy), and SoftBank Mobile and au have announced LTE.SoftBank Mobile also provides "SoftBank 4G" that adopts AXGP, which is compatible with TD-LTE (time-divided LTE, and other companies are frequency division type LTE), but is a service that uses LTE.As for E -Mobile, he is the second largest business in Japan.

　The feature of LTE is the high speed of data communication.In the case of "EMOBILE LTE", communication can be performed at a maximum descent of 37.5Mbps/up to 12.5Mbps in the area, and in some areas, the downwards up to 75 Mbps/up to 25 Mbps up to 25 Mbps.Outside the LTE area, it is safe because EMOBILE G4, which has been provided by E -Mobile for a long time, can be used.

■ Mobile Wi-Fi router lineup of two large-capacity models

　At the same time as the launch of Emobile LTE services, two models: Huawei's mobile Wi-Fi router "GL01P", AnyData mobile Wi-Fi router "GL02P" and HUAWEI USB stick type terminal "GL03P""3 models.Both Mobile Wi-Fi routers will be released as the "Pocket WiFi LTE" brand.

　Two Mobile Wi-Fi routers of GL01P and GL02P have little basic specifications.Both have a built -in 3000mAh battery, and nominally 9 hours of continuous communication is possible.Wireless LAN complies with IEEE 802.11b/g/n, and can connect up to 10 terminals.

　The easy -to -understand difference between the two models is the microSD card compatible and the battery part.The GL01P is equipped with a microSD card slot and can access the attached microSD card via USB, but the battery is integrated and cannot be removed.On the other hand, GL02P is not compatible with microSD, but can be removed by batteries, and plans to sell spare batteries separately in the future.

　The body size is about 62 x 113 x 13.5mm for the GL01P, about 56 x 97 x 18.0mm for GL02P, about 140g for GL01P, and about 123 g for GL02P.The GL01P is one size larger and heavier, but the thickness is higher for GL02P.That said, GL02P would be better if you carry it compactly, not the difference in thickness that you care about.In detail, the GL01P is about 200 hours for continuous waiting time, the GL02P is about 350 hours, and the charging time is about 3.5 hours for the GL01P with the AC adapter, about 7 hours for USB connection, the GL02P is the AC adapter.However, the USB connection has been slightly longer, about 8 hours.

　Both models are set by accessing "192.168.1.1" via a browser, and cannot be changed on the main unit.On the setting screen, SSID and encryption keys can be set, and it is also possible to use LTE, use 3G, or select a line type.The interface on the screen was common to e -mobile, and it was possible to use it without much difference even for different manufacturers.

　Both are nominal 9 hours, but when the Android smartphone was connected to each, both models still had batteries after 10 hours.This result is not common because the power consumption changes in the LTE area or 3G area, but at least the number of nominal nominal is actually expected.

■ The communication speed varies depending on the area.Good response speed

　The communication speed of the worrisome communication has been accessed to the "GP01" via the wireless LAN, and the measurement is performed in front of Shibuya, Ikebukuro and Akihabara station.After confirming the LTE connection, the communication speed was measured five times at a time using "Speed.rbtoday.com" to determine the average value, and the response speed by ping was measured.The same test was compared by using the tethering function of NTT DOCOMO XI compatible smartphone "Galaxy Note".In addition, the measurement of the communication speed and the measurement of the ping are performed separately.

　"EMOBILE LTE" uses routers, whereas "Xi" cannot be compared to the Android tethering function, but "Emobile LTE" in Akihabara and "Xi" in Shibuya are faster.There are variations, such as becoming, and the actual speed is likely to vary depending on the area used by the user.On the other hand, the response speed by ping is lower than 100 ms, and the speed of the response speed, one of the attractions of LTE, is reflected in the result.

　The communication speed of "Emobile LTE" is basically 37.5Mbps down, up to 12.5 Mbps, but in some areas, communication at a maximum download of 75Mbps and up to 25 Mbps.According to E -Access, at the start of the service, there are 6 points in Hokkaido, 1st point in Tohoku, 3 Kanto points, Shinetsu 4 points, Hokuriku 4 points, 4 points in China, 4 points in Shikoku, and 2 points in Kyushu.There are only a small part, such as around Daiba, around Ninomiya Station, and around Hakone Yumoto Station.Basically, it seems better to understand that it is a service of up to 37.5Mbps and up to 12.5Mbps.

　At the beginning of the service, the main part of the service was started, and by June 2012, by June 2012, the 23 wards of Tokyo, Chiba, Saitama, Yokohama, Kawasaki, Nagoya, Kyoto, Osaka, Sakai.The population cover rate in the city and Kobe City will be 99 %.On the other hand, "Emobile G4" has already been developed in urban areas, and it is necessary to replace it with LTE, so even in local cities where "Emobile G4" has not yet been developed, "EMOBILE LTE" will be developed.It is a plan.

[Apology and correction] At the first time in the article, there was an error in the model name of the Xi compatible smartphone.We apologize and correct.

■ EMOBILE LTE with a low price plan

　The price plan is 5060 yen for the "LTE Plan Basic" without a period restraint, and the "LTE Plan Nenen", which requires a two -year contract, costs 3880 yen.If you use "Assist 1600", which divides the price of the terminal as a monthly fee when purchasing a terminal, the monthly fee is required for 3880 yen for "LTE Plan Nen", but the monthly fee is required, but the monthly fee is made monthly.Since 1600 yen is discounted by the discount of "monthly price", the monthly fee does not change at 3880 yen.In the case of "Assist 2900", which raises the amount of split price and reduces the cost at the time of purchase, the monthly fee is 1300 yen, and the monthly fee is 5480 yen.

　Regarding NTT DOCOMO's "XI", which is ahead of LTE, it costs 7455 yen for "XI Data Plan Flat", which does not require a two -year contract, and 5985 yen for "XI Data Plan Nen", which requires a two -year contract.However, the start campaign is currently being developed, and from May to September, the XI Data Plan Flat is 5880 yen, and the XI Data Plan Nennen is 4410 yen.

　In the case of "XI", the campaign has continued from the beginning of the service, so the actual price is not yet at the moment, but "Emobile LTE" is still cheaper than the campaign price from May.。At a price that does not apply the campaign, there is a difference of nearly 2,000 yen.If you look at the price alone, the overwhelming cost performance can be said to be "Emobile LTE".

　There are differences in data communication fees.In "Xi", the maximum monthly limit will be 7GB from October 2012, and if the communication speed exceeds 7GB, the communication speed will be limited to 128 kbps.On the other hand, "EMOBILE LTE" will restrict the communication speed from May 2014, with an upper limit of 10GB and exceeds 10GB.E -Mobile does not clarify the communication speed when restricted, and says "control equivalent to the previous service", but if it is applied, at least at least the LTE high -speed.You can think that communication is not available.Still, one advantage is that 3GB is larger than NTT DOCOMO.

　Nevertheless, the restrictions on communication charges for "XI" are now unlimited by campaigns, so they have never been applied so far.In the past, this restriction was 5GB, but there was a history of increased to 7GB in response to user requests, so by October, when the restriction is applied, the docomo side will take some countermeasures, including the price.There will be a possibility.

　If the communication speed limit is applied, the "Emobile LTE" remains at the speed limit within the month, but the XI can add a speed at 2625 yen for each 2GB.Since the communication speed limit of Emobile LTE has not been revealed, the actual feeling of use is not known, but if you want to always use a higher -speed service than the price, there is also an advantage in XI.

　In addition, the speed limit is not only the upper limit, but in the "Emobile LTE", there are communications that are not partially used, such as file exchange and VPN communication, and the data traffic for every 24 hours is 366MB (3 million packets)., The communication speed from 21:00 to 2:00 the next is limited.NTT DOCOMO also stipulates that "we may take measures to restrict communications performed using the software or communication protocols set by the Company", and if the usage in the last three days, including the day, exceeds 1GB.Is restricted.There is not much difference when divided per day, but "Xi" is easier to use when you want to do large capacity communication only for one day.

■ EMOBILE LTE, which is comprehensively enriched, such as communication speed, price, and area

　Although NTT DOCOMO's service started in LTE, the "Fast -rate plan for high -speed data communication" is a service that E -Mobile introduced ahead of other carriers.The flat -rate plan is now commonplace, but it is certain that the genre of such flat -rate data communication has spread is that the existence of e -mobile is large.The EMOBILE LTE, which is provided by E -Mobile, is a plan that can be fully felt in various aspects, such as rates, areas, and terminals.

　I felt that the long-term operation of the mobile Wi-Fi router, as well as the low price, was able to grasp the needs of users who use these high-speed data communication.The first NTT docomo XI has two models, but the "L-09C" is up to 8 hours for 3G, and the "BF-01D" is 3G for up to 5 hours, and the battery duration is y.Shorter than mobile.This waiting time will be a great attraction for heavy users who often go out.

　The challenge of mobile communication services is the service provision area, and no matter how fast service is, it is meaningless outside the area.In the case of EMOBILE LTE, existing data communication services can be used outside the area, so it is safe to have less concerns outside the area.

　Given that KDDI and SoftBank Mobile will introduce LTE in the future, the LTE era is likely to be even more exciting.

　In addition, MVNO (virtual mobile telecommunications carriers) using the "EMOBILE LTE" network is appearing one after another.It is provided by consumer electronics retailers and ISPs, and it seems that the width of the fee structure can be expected in the future.

　Considering the mobile Wi-Fi router called “nominal nine-hour continuous use”, low rates, and areas that can be expected to expand in the future, “Emobile LTE” seems to be a very attractive option as a data communication service.