[Japan only] Notice of Soracom Air for LoRaWAN service termination
Soracom Air for LoRaWAN has been provided as a data communication service for IoT using LoRaWAN since February 2017, but we will be terminating the service on October 31, 2026.
Reason for Service Termination
After reviewing overall service usage, we have decided to terminate the service.
Service Termination Schedule
- Service termination date: October 31, 2026
Affected Services and Areas
- Affected service: Soracom Air for LoRaWAN
- Affected area: Sapporo City Chuo Ward, Hokkaido / Obihiro City, Hokkaido / Sendai City Aoba Ward, Miyagi / Funabashi City, Chiba / Chiyoda Ward, Tokyo / Setagaya Ward, Tokyo / Minato Ward, Tokyo / Shibuya Ward, Tokyo / Yokosuka City, Kanagawa / Kyoto City Nakagyo Ward, Kyoto / Osaka City Nishi Ward, Osaka / Fukuoka City Chuo Ward, Fukuoka / Nakagami District Nishihara Town, Okinawa
Prevention of Fraud Related to Service Termination
This service is used for IoT device connectivity, so we believe that incidents such as fraud exploiting the service termination, which are sometimes seen with consumer services, are highly unlikely. Nevertheless, please stay alert for suspicious charges or solicitations related to the service termination from anyone claiming to represent our company or an affiliated company, and contact us if you receive anything questionable.
Alternative Service Information
The following alternative service is available:
Comparison with Alternative Services
| Item | Terminating Service (Soracom Air for LoRaWAN) | Alternative Service (Soracom Air for Cellular) | 
|---|---|---|
| Communication method | LoRaWAN | 3G, 4G (LTE), LTE-M | 
| Communication speed | Max. approx. 50kbps | Max. 8Mbps | 
| Coverage area | Areas listed in Affected area | Nationwide | 
| Pricing (example) | Pricing listed in Soracom Air for LoRaWAN Terms and Conditions (Japanese) | From 350 yen/month (pricing as of December 1, 2025) | 
(*) The terms and pricing for Soracom Air for Cellular vary depending on the subscription (the above is for plan-D).
(*) For detailed pricing, terms, and migration consultation, please contact our Sales Team (Japanese).
Soracom Air for Cellular pricing information
Contact and Consultation
If you have any questions or concerns regarding this matter, please contact Soracom Support (Japanese).
Please note that this service is currently only available for customers located in Japan.
We appreciate your continued support of Soracom services.