povo vs NTT docomo: which is better? Comparison 2026

By our public methodology povo scores 55 out of 100 and NTT docomo scores 51. Below: the factors and facts where they differ, each fact with its source.

Mobile operators in Japan 2026: a ranking built on verified facts How we rank

2

povo

55/100
3

NTT docomo

51/100

Score breakdown

povoNTT docomo
Network4275
Cost6316
Service6750
Transparency6767

Pros and cons

povo

  • Commercial 5G for consumers
  • Runs its own radio network
  • Offers eSIM to new customers
  • Full tariff terms are public

NTT docomo

  • Listed by the telecom regulator
  • Commercial 5G for consumers
  • Runs its own radio network
  • Offers eSIM to new customers
  • Reference tariff well above the cheapest in the country

Facts side by side

FactpovoNTT docomo
Listed by the regulatorNot verifiedYes soumu.go.jp
Own radio networkYes povo.jpYes docomo.ne.jp
Commercial 5GYes povo.jpYes docomo.ne.jp
Price index (100 = cheapest in the country)175 povo.jp268 docomo.ne.jp
Commercial 4GNot verifiedYes docomo.ne.jp
eSIMYes povo.jpYes docomo.ne.jp
International roamingYes povo.jpYes docomo.ne.jp
Self-care appYes povo.jpNot verified
Tariff terms publishedYes povo.jpYes docomo.ne.jp

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