Unlimited International Calling to Japan using
Ooma World Plan.
Now only:
$9.99/mo
for 12 months.
Plus one-time purchase of Ooma Telo: $99.99
After purchase of Ooma Telo for the first 12 months, then only $17.99/mo plus applicable taxes and fees. Unlimited calling subject to normal residential use limitations. +Applicable taxes and fees. Includes unlimited minutes to landlines in over 60 countries and to mobile phones in over 10 countries.
How to Call Japan from the U.S.
It’s easy to call Japan from the United States.
You can use either your Ooma Telo-connected home phone or the Ooma Mobile app.
- First dial 011 to exit the U.S. telephone system.
- Now dial 81, which is the country code for Japan.
- Next, dial the local number, which is either 9 or 10 digits.
Calls made with the Ooma Mobile app do not use any cellular minutes or incur international charges on your wireless bill. Instead, these calls are routed over your data connection and may not count against the data allotment with your cellular phone provider. To minimize data usage, connect to a W-Fi hotspot.
If you encounter any issues or have any further questions, feel free to get in contact with us via our Customer Support website at https://support.ooma.com.
Whether you’re calling Tokyo or Yokohama, calling Japan with Ooma’s calling plans can be simple and affordable.
Both the Ooma World Plan and Ooma World Plus Plan provide unlimited calls to all landlines in Japan. Calls to Japanese mobile phones are billed at just of $0.149 per minute. The difference between the two plans is that the Ooma World Plus Plan offers a wider range of countries you can make unlimited calls to.
The Ooma World Plan gives you unlimited calling to landline numbers in 60 countries and mobile numbers in 10 countries for a low rate of $17.99 per month. The Ooma World Plus Plan expands your global access with unlimited calls to landlines in 70 countries and mobile phones in 40 countries for $25.99 per month.
Learn more about the countries that are included in Ooma’s international plans to find the right solution for your needs.
International Rates
| Country Code | Area/City Code | Country/City | Standard Rate Per Minute | Premier Rate Per Minute | Ooma World Plan | Ooma World Plus |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 81 | Japan | 0.043 | 0.043 | |||
| 81 | Japan - Mobile-SS | 0.179 | 0.149 | 0.149 | 0.149 |
Free Calls
While Ooma’s World plans give you unlimited calls to Japan, there is another way to make free international calls with Ooma. If your contacts in Japan are also Ooma users, you’ll be able to talk to them as long as you want it won’t cost you anything. That’s because all Ooma-to-Ooma calls are 100% free. You’ll also be able to speak to your loved ones with crystal-clear HD voice, which is better quality than standard telephone lines.
Calling Cards
Using international calling cards for Japan can save you money as they’re typically more affordable than traditional phone plans, but they can also be a hassle since you need to recharge them.
Ooma’s international plans can offer you even more savings, too. Whether you’re speaking to your family in Japan, friends in Italy or work in Canada, Ooma’s international calling plans can keep you from racking up a high monthly bill.
Call Japan with Ooma
Ooma standard rates are also a popular choice for international calls to Japan from the U.S. thanks to its affordability and ease of use.
Ooma’s Basic Service and Premier Service gives you calls to landlines in Japan for just $0.043 per minute, while calls to Japanese mobile phones and special service numbers are just $0.179 per minute. Using Ooma’s Basic Service, calls to landlines in Japan are billed at $0.043 per minute, and calls to Japanese mobile phones and special service numbers cost $0.179 per minute. With Basic Service, international calls are prepaid and will be deducted from you balance. With Premier Service, per-minute charges for international calls are billed in addition to the $9.99 monthly charge for the plan.
While dialing rates are the same between Basic and Premier, there are a number of helpful features available with Premier. Premier Service adds powerful call-blocking tools to protect against robocalls, the Ooma Mobile app for making calls on the go, voicemail access through email, free unlimited calling to Canada and Mexico plus other features not available with Basic Service. You pay applicable monthly taxes and fees.