A'lpha1 - Details of our cheap international calling service in Japan - calls from Japan on mobile phones and telephones

Information on A'lpha1 international calling service in Japan

To find out more about cheap international calls and local calls on Japan mobile phones and land lines, please look over the questions below and click to see the answers. We think we've covered everything about our discount calling service here, but if there's something else then please contact us.

Why is it so cheap?

We focus on the service and we reduce costs wherever we can, always with the goal of reducing rates. Marketing only on the internet also helps... and the fact that we don't have big corporate buildings like NTT and KDDI!

What's the difference between A'lpha1 and Docomo or KDDI?

KDDI and NTT Docomo are huge companies with high rates. Sometimes their rates are low, but you have to register for special plans, call at certain hours, and generally jump through a lot of hoops. With A'lpha1 you can call anytime at the same cheap phone rates, and all you have to do is register your phone number once.

Can I use A'lpha1 for calls within Japan, even on my mobile?

Yes. You can make cheap calls in Japan to other mobile phones, PHS, and land lines (normal telephones). The best thing is when you call using A'lpha1 you only pay our discount telephone rates, and not NTT, KDDI, Softbank, etc.

How does it sound?

It's excellent. Our fiber-optic telephone lines offer the best sound quality. Have you ever used internet phone service? Then you know about the dropouts, the echo, and the strange noises that IP systems can have. A'lpha1's service is crystal clear.

Do I have to buy or install something?

No, all you need is your phone.

Will I get charged by both A'lpha1 and my mobile company?

No, you only pay A'lpha1's cheap mobile rates. It's as if you never used your mobile because the call goes through our system instead of your usual mobile service provider. If you use A'lpha1 all the time you can pay a lot less to your mobile company.

Are there any fees or charges other than the rates listed here?

Not at all. No monthly fees, no minimum fees, no charge for itemized statements, nothing.

Do I have to pay by credit card?

Yes, it's the only form of payment we accept.

How do I call someone with A'lpha1?

Calling is easy: Just add our 4-digit prefix to the number you want. This works for international calls and local / long distance calls.

I use KDDI (or NTT). Can I use A'lpha1 too?

No problem. As long as you enter our 4-digit prefix when you call you'll be using A'lpha1. (See the next question too.)

Does A'lpha1 work with IP phones?

A'lpha1 works with many IP phones but not with KDDI Metal Plus or NTT Hikari.

Does A'lpha1 work with prepaid mobiles?

No, sorry.

My phone is from my cable TV provider. Can I use A'lpha1?

A'lpha1 works with most cable phones.

Does A'lpha1 work with BB phone?

Yes.

I don't have a land line - just a mobile. Can I use A'lpha1?

Yes.

Does A'lpha1 work for fax?

Yes.

Does A'lpha1 work outside Japan?

No.

Does A'lpha1 work on public phones?

No.

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