mineo — Free Service Overview

mineo is a Japanese MVNO selling SIM-only plans on docomo, au and SoftBank networks, competing with IIJmio and OCN Mobile ONE. This page tracks live pricing tiers, supported platforms, and the practical use cases where mineo fits into a household or business subscription stack, with anchor prices sourced from the live pricing table above for country-specific currency.

Quick Facts

• Brand: mineo
• Operator: Optage Inc. (mineo brand)
• Headquarters: Osaka, Japan
• Founded: 2014
• Ownership: subsidiary of Kansai Electric Power Co. (TSE: 9503)
• Flagship paid tier anchor: Mineo 5 GB at JPY 1,518/month
• 2025-2026 differentiator: multi-carrier choice (D-plan, A-plan, S-plan) plus 2024-2025 Pakedataru data-pool sharing feature

What is mineo?

mineo is operated by Optage Inc. (mineo brand), headquartered in Osaka, Japan and founded in 2014. The product covers choice of docomo, au or SoftBank network, Pakedataru data-sharing within accounts, and Yuyu-tariff lower-speed unlimited option as anchor capabilities, with the broader feature set described in the sections below. This catalog page pulls live tier pricing from our database and links into our cancel guides, deals, and price-history tracker so you can monitor mineo across its full subscription lifecycle.

Why choose mineo

Operator track record and ownership

mineo is run by Optage Inc. (mineo brand), with ownership currently described as: subsidiary of Kansai Electric Power Co. (TSE: 9503). The brand has been operating since 2014, so by 2026 there is a multi-year track record of pricing decisions, product updates, and service reliability that buyers can review before subscribing. For 2025-2026 the operator's headline emphasis is on multi-carrier choice (D-plan, A-plan, S-plan) plus 2024-2025 Pakedataru data-pool sharing feature.

Feature breadth in 2026

Beyond the headline pillars, mineo ships eSIM provisioning, mineo Switch low-priority free data, and no contract lock-in. This depth matters because subscribers rarely buy a single feature in isolation. mineo's feature surface area lets a household or team start narrow and expand into the rest of the platform as needs grow.

Plan structure and ecosystem fit

The current ladder runs from Mineo 1 GB up to Mineo 20 GB. Each step unlocks specific capabilities (detailed in the pricing table below) rather than artificial caps, and the platform integrates with mainstream device and billing ecosystems typical for a mobile network operator. That makes it straightforward to slot mineo into existing setups without re-platforming.

mineo pricing in 2026

The tier ladder and anchor prices below are sourced from Optage Inc. (mineo brand)'s public pricing pages as of 2025-2026. For live country-specific numbers, refer to the pricing table at the top of this page; the summary below describes how the tier ladder is shaped.

Live pricing across countries

For country-by-country billing currency, taxes, and renewal pricing, refer to the live pricing table on this page. It pulls directly from our catalog so promotions, anchor tiers, and price drops surface as soon as we capture them. This is the source we recommend over any historical price quoted in third-party content.

mineo apps and platform support

mineo supports the platform mix expected for a mobile network operator. The table below summarizes typical coverage; refer to Optage Inc. (mineo brand)'s product pages for the exact device and OS support matrix on each tier.

mineo product depth and category positioning

mineo sits in the mobile network operator category and competes with adjacent providers in Osaka's home market and beyond. Its differentiation lever for 2025-2026 is multi-carrier choice (D-plan, A-plan, S-plan) plus 2024-2025 Pakedataru data-pool sharing feature. Buyers evaluating the mobile network operator market compare these capabilities against tier price and customer support quality, both of which are tracked in the pricing table above and in our deals and cancel guides linked below.

Use cases mineo fits

• Subscribers in Osaka and beyond who want a mobile network operator with choice of docomo, au or SoftBank network as a core anchor
• Households comparing mineo against adjacent mobile network operator options on the Mineo 5 GB tier price point
• Buyers who prioritize Pakedataru data-sharing within accounts as their deciding factor in the mobile network operator category
• Users who want Yuyu-tariff lower-speed unlimited option bundled with the rest of the platform rather than paid separately
• Cross-region or expat users wanting Optage Inc. (mineo brand)-branded service rather than a regional reseller

Comparable products in our catalog

If you're evaluating mineo alongside other tools, we maintain a separate catalog page per service with live pricing and tier names. Use our category hub to compare mineo with adjacent mobile network operator options on price, feature coverage, and free-tier availability. For each candidate we also track cancellation flow, current promo codes, and renewal price history so the total cost of ownership is visible upfront.

Frequently asked questions

Who operates mineo?

mineo is operated by Optage Inc. (mineo brand), headquartered in Osaka, Japan since 2014. Ownership status: subsidiary of Kansai Electric Power Co. (TSE: 9503). The full legal entity and registration details are published on the operator's public terms of service.

How much does mineo cost in 2026?

The Mineo 1 GB anchor is JPY 1,298/month, the Mineo 5 GB anchor is JPY 1,518/month, and the Mineo 20 GB anchor is JPY 2,178/month. Live country-specific numbers and promotions are shown in the live pricing table at the top of this page.

Does mineo offer a free tier or trial?

Free tier and trial availability is shown in the live pricing table above and varies by country and promotional window. The current ladder starts at Mineo 1 GB (JPY 1,298/month); check the Optage Inc. (mineo brand) signup flow for the current trial terms before committing.

What platforms does mineo run on?

mineo covers the platforms shown in the table above. Mobile, web, and selected device support varies by region and tier; Optage Inc. (mineo brand)'s product pages track new integrations as they ship.

What's new in mineo for 2025-2026?

The headline emphasis is multi-carrier choice (D-plan, A-plan, S-plan) plus 2024-2025 Pakedataru data-pool sharing feature. This is the feature most likely to influence whether mineo is the right choice for a buyer evaluating the mobile network operator market today.

How does mineo compare to other mobile network operator options?

mineo differentiates on choice of docomo, au or SoftBank network and Pakedataru data-sharing within accounts plus the broader feature ladder shown above. For a side-by-side feature comparison with adjacent providers, see our category hub linked at the bottom of this page.

Can I cancel mineo anytime?

Yes - cancellation is typically self-service via the mineo account portal or by contacting Optage Inc. (mineo brand). We maintain a step-by-step cancellation guide on our cancel hub that covers the specific in-product flow, refund eligibility, and what data is preserved after cancel.

Does mineo offer family, team, or business pricing?

Multi-user and higher-tier plans target larger deployments or households where applicable. The published anchor at the Mineo 20 GB level is JPY 2,178/month; ask Optage Inc. (mineo brand) sales for bespoke or volume pricing on team or enterprise plans.

Is mineo available outside its home country?

mineo is operated from Osaka, Japan and is primarily sold to its home market; see the live pricing table for country-specific tier pricing across the markets where Optage Inc. (mineo brand) sells the product.

Where can I find mineo deals and promo codes?

Our deals page tracks current mineo promotional pricing and our renewal price tracker stores historical price points so you can spot post-trial price hikes. Both are linked below in the related guides section.

Get started with mineo

To sign up, head to the live pricing table at the top of this page. Pick the tier that matches your needs - Mineo 1 GB (JPY 1,298/month) for evaluation, Mineo 5 GB (JPY 1,518/month) for production use, or Mineo 20 GB (JPY 2,178/month) for the broadest feature set. Once you've subscribed, bookmark this page to monitor renewal pricing and catch any tier or anchor-price changes from Optage Inc. (mineo brand).

Related Subger guides

• Cancel mineo - step-by-step cancellation guide for the current portal
• mineo deals and promo codes - live promotional offers tracked across the year
• mineo true price tracker - renewal price history and post-trial cost watch
• mineo promo codes - coupon and code archive with expiration tracking
• Browse the full mobile network operator category on Subger