Japanese mobile services provider KDDI has introduced au Smart Pass and au Smart Value. The au Smart Pass service will be available from 1 March and provides a new smartphone platform with access to apps, discount coupons, photo storage, and enhanced security for JPY 390 per month. The au Smart Value Service will also be available from 1 March and offers discounts on certain fixed-line services. The service discounts au smartphone usage fees by JPY 1,480 for two years for users who register for an au smartphone and use designated fixed-line communications services. A discount of JPY 980 will continue to apply after using au Smart Value for the initial two year period. A router discount service is also available offering a special price for a mobile Wi-Fi router.
