Suica integration links eligible rail journeys to mobile data benefits through December 17
A tap at a Shinkansen ticket gate can now trigger a mobile data bonus. KDDI’s online mobile service povo2.0 is offering eligible passengers three hours of unlimited data, connecting a routine part of rail travel with the moment customers are likely to start using their phones on board.
The campaign, involving KDDI, KDDI Digital Life and East Japan Railway Company, runs from September 18 through the last train on December 17, 2026. Passengers must book a qualifying Shinkansen e-ticket through JR East’s Eki-net service and link the Suica ID associated with that booking to an active povo2.0 account before travel.