Updated October 14, 2026 · NomadCue Editorial Team
019 Mobile vs Mobal
019 Mobile
Mobal
Higher score in this comparison
019 Mobile vs Mobal: the differences
| Compare | 019 MobileReviewSee alternativesSee alternatives | MobalReviewSee alternativesSee alternatives |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | Not confirmed | ¥1,430 |
| Countries covered | Not confirmed | 1 |
| Hotspot sharing | Not confirmed | Yes |
| Reference plan prices | Not confirmed | Japan only: Voice-Only eSIM ¥1,430/month; Voice+Data eSIM from ¥1,650/month up to 200GB; Pocket WiFi ¥6,980 + from ¥4,980/month (100GB, 200GB ¥5,980, 300GB ¥6,980) |
| 5G | Not confirmed | Yes |
| Fair use policy | Not confirmed | Data over the allowance is reduced to a maximum of 384kbps until the 1st of the next month; network may restrict heavy data/bandwidth use |
| Networks | Not confirmed | SoftBank, NTT Docomo, Au, Rakuten |
| Top-ups | Not confirmed | Yes |
| Seller type | Not confirmed | Mvno |
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Our verdict on each
019 Mobile
019 Mobile Israel advertises a plan with an eSIM option without an eSIM issuance charge, plus an allowance of 5,000 minutes and 5,000 messages. The stated eSIM charge detail is separate from the price of the plan.
Mobal
Mobal suits anyone heading to Japan who wants a local eSIM, a pocket WiFi or both arranged through the same provider. eSIMs start at ¥1,430, the pocket WiFi plan runs ¥4,980 to ¥6,980 with 100GB, 200GB or 300GB per month, and hotspot sharing and 5G come as standard on the eSIMs.
Score breakdown
| Area | 019 Mobile | Mobal |
|---|---|---|
| Cost | Not confirmed | 8.8 |
| Offer | Not confirmed | 8.8Japan-only eSIMs from ¥1,430, voice and data eSIMs, and a pocket WiFi with 100GB, 200GB or 300GB per month and 8. |
| Trust | Not confirmed | 9.8 |
How they place
| Ranking | 019 Mobile | Mobal |
|---|---|---|
| Travel SIMs and eSIMs | 463 of 926 | 253 of 926 |
| Travel eSIMs | 467 of 918 | 260 of 918 |
Every fact side by side
| Fact | 019 Mobile | Mobal |
|---|---|---|
| Region | Not confirmed | Local |
| Features | Not confirmed | 5G, Hotspot |
| Audience | Not confirmed | Short trip, Long trip |
| Legal entity | Not confirmed | Mobell Communications Ltd |
| Headquarters | Not confirmed | United Kingdom |
| Founded | Not confirmed | 1989 |
| Support channels | Not confirmed | Email, Help centre |
Pocket Wi-Fi
| Fact | 019 Mobile | Mobal |
|---|---|---|
| Daily price | Not confirmed | ¥4,980 to ¥6,980 |
| Data allowance | Not confirmed | 100GB, 200GB or 300GB per month |
| Devices connected | Not confirmed | 8 |
| Pickup and delivery | Not confirmed | Free pickup at Narita or Haneda airport, or free delivery in Japan in 2-5 business days |
Where each stands against the rest
| Fact | 019 Mobile | Mobal | Median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price from | Not confirmed | ¥1,430highest quarter | ¥840 |
| Countries covered | Not confirmed | 1lowest quarter | 120 |
Median across 492 listed travel providers.
Pros and cons
019 Mobile
Pros
- The displayed plan states 5,000 minutes and 5,000 messages.
- The offer advertises an eSIM option without an eSIM charge.
Cons
- The no-charge wording refers to the eSIM option, not the plan price.
Mobal
Pros
- eSIM plans start at ¥1,430, and pocket WiFi fees run ¥4,980 to ¥6,980 for a single market
- Pocket WiFi plans give 100GB, 200GB or 300GB per month and connect 8 devices at once
- eSIMs support 5G and hotspot sharing, and top-ups are available while you are abroad
Cons
- Coverage is a single market at 1, so nothing carries over to another country
- Support runs on email and help centre only, with no live chat or phone line listed
- Past the allowance, the fair use policy slows the connection sharply until the start of the next month, and the network may restrict heavy use
Who each suits
019 Mobile
Who it suits
- Customers in Israel comparing local 019 Mobile plans.
Who should look elsewhere
- This profile does not describe roaming allowances or worldwide service.
Mobal
Who it suits
- Travelers spending the whole trip in a single market who want a local plan rather than a roaming add-on
- Groups and families who need a single device to share across several phones and tablets
- Business travelers who want data and voice in the same eSIM, with top-ups for a longer stay
Who should look elsewhere
- Anyone whose trip crosses several borders, since coverage sits at 1 and Zwitchy reaches 200
- Travelers who want live chat or phone support, since email and help centre does not list either
- People who stream heavily or need unrestricted speeds once 100GB, 200GB or 300GB per month is used up
Current offers
Mobal
Current offer
Discount code
Summer Sale: 10% off Voice Products: 10% off voice SIMs/eSIMs (¥4,950 → ¥4,455)
Automatic Summer Sale discount shown on the Japan eSIM page for Voice eSIMs
Source, checked September 26, 2026
Discount code
10% off Pocket WiFi monthly plan: 10% off monthly Pocket WiFi fee (100GB ¥4,980 → ¥4,482)
Requires an ongoing Japan Voice+Data SIM or eSIM from Mobal; applied automatically each month
Source, checked September 26, 2026
First period offer
Pay less for your first month: First month pro-rated from activation date to month end
Voice eSIM; after the first calendar month the fee is billed monthly on the 1st
Source, checked September 26, 2026
Country by country
| Country | 019 Mobile | Mobal |
|---|---|---|
| Argentina | No | Yes |
| Australia | No | Yes |
| Brazil | No | Yes |
| Canada | No | Yes |
| China | No | Yes |
| Denmark | No | Yes |
| France | No | Yes |
| Germany | No | Yes |
8 of 31 countries where either is available.
Questions about each
Mobal
What does a Mobal Japan plan cost?+
eSIMs start at ¥1,430 for a voice only plan, and voice with data costs more. The pocket WiFi is charged at ¥4,980 to ¥6,980 with a device deposit added on top, so the hardware and the monthly plan are billed separately.
How much data is included?+
The pocket WiFi plans come with 100GB, 200GB or 300GB per month, and the voice and data eSIMs carry larger allowances for heavier use. Once the allowance is gone, a fair use policy reduces the speed to a crawl until the start of the next month.
Which networks does the pocket WiFi use?+
The pocket WiFi connects to SoftBank, NTT Docomo and au, which covers the main Japanese operators. That spread is useful beyond the biggest cities and gives another network to fall back on, while the eSIMs run on the same local set.
Can I share the connection with other devices?+
Yes. Hotspot sharing is supported, and the pocket WiFi handles 8 devices at the same time. That makes it a good choice for a group splitting a single connection rather than buying a plan for each person.
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