We are announcing the following changes regarding AI models available for use in Soracom Flux AI Actions.

Amazon Bedrock - Anthropic Claude 3.5 Sonnet End of Service

Amazon Bedrock - Anthropic Claude 3.5 Sonnet ended service on March 1, 2026. Consequently, if you are using this model in an AI Action within a Flux app, that AI Action will be disabled.

Planned End of Service for Amazon Bedrock - Anthropic Claude Opus 4

Amazon Bedrock - Anthropic Claude Opus 4 is scheduled to end service on May 31, 2026. After May 31, 2026, any AI Actions in the Flux app using this model will be disabled. If you are using Amazon Bedrock - Anthropic Claude Opus 4, please consider switching to a different AI model by May 31, 2026.

Google Gemini 2.0 Flash and Google Gemini 2.0 Flash-Lite End of Service

The end-of-service date for Google Gemini 2.0 Flash and Google Gemini 2.0 Flash-Lite has been changed. These models are scheduled to end service on June 1, 2026. This is a delay from the originally planned date of March 31, 2026. After June 1, 2026, any AI Actions in the Flux app that use these models will be disabled. If you are using Google Gemini 2.0 Flash or Google Gemini 2.0 Flash-Lite, please consider switching to a different AI model by June 1, 2026.

Future Actions

If you are using an AI model scheduled for end of life, please consider switching to a different AI model. For detailed procedures and recommended alternative models, please refer to the Soracom Flux documentation (Japanese). If you have any questions, please contact Soracom Support.

Prices for the following Japan-only devices have been revised. Prices are in Japanese Yen (¥) and include Japanese consumption tax.

Soracom Onyx - LTE USB Modem (SC-QGLC4-C1)

• Old price: ¥11,968 (includes a ¥1,000 SORACOM platform service coupon)
• New price: ¥13,750 (includes a ¥1,000 SORACOM platform service coupon)

For more details, visit the product page (Japanese).

Soracom Onyx - LTE USB Modem (SC-QGLC4-C1) (50pcs pack)

• Old price: ¥570,900 (includes a ¥52,500 SORACOM platform service coupon)
• New price: ¥627,000 (includes a ¥52,500 SORACOM platform service coupon)

For more details, visit the product page (Japanese).

LTE Cat.M module board BG96 Mini PCIe

• Old price: ¥5,225 (includes a ¥1,000 SORACOM platform service coupon)
• New price: ¥5,830 (includes a ¥1,000 SORACOM platform service coupon)

For more details, visit the product page (Japanese).

LTE Cat.M module board BG96 Mini PCIe (100 pack)

• Old price: ¥495,000 (includes a ¥100,000 SORACOM platform service coupon)
• New price: ¥550,000 (includes a ¥100,000 SORACOM platform service coupon)

For more details, visit the product page (Japanese).

Antenna for 3G/LTE Cat.1/LTE Cat.M module HW-MULTI-GA-RSMA

• Old price: ¥1,628 (includes a ¥100 SORACOM platform service coupon)
• New price: ¥1,738 (includes a ¥100 SORACOM platform service coupon)

For more details, visit the product page (Japanese).

IP65 antenna for LTE Cat.1/LTE Cat.M module Taoglas GA.130.201111

• Old price: ¥2,838 (includes a ¥100 SORACOM platform service coupon)
• New price: ¥3,586 (includes a ¥100 SORACOM platform service coupon)

For more details, visit the product page (Japanese).

Waterproof/dustproof antenna set for Soracom Onyx

• Old price: ¥5,236 (includes a ¥200 SORACOM platform service coupon)
• New price: ¥6,050 (includes a ¥200 SORACOM platform service coupon)

For more details, visit the product page (Japanese).

Wio LTE (JP version)

• Old price: ¥13,750 (includes a ¥1,000 SORACOM platform service coupon)
• New price: ¥14,850 (includes a ¥1,000 SORACOM platform service coupon)

For more details, visit the product page (Japanese).

Soracom Flux is an IoT automation service that enables business efficiency and automation by combining processes such as notifications and generative AI-based analysis using IoT data collected from sensors, cameras, and other devices.

Using Soracom Flux's app template feature, IoT apps can be created simply by selecting a template optimized for a representative use case. You can customize each app as needed with minimal parameter adjustments.

We have added a new app template, "Monitor multiple SIMs with Ping and send email notifications".

For an overview of the template, estimated costs, and specific usage instructions, please visit the IoT Template Gallery (Japanese).

Sales of Soracom Air SIM card plan-D on Amazon.co.jp have been discontinued, so new purchases are no longer available through Amazon.co.jp. Soracom Air SIM card plan-D that have already been purchased can continue to be used as is.

Soracom Air SIM card plan-D remains available for purchase through the Soracom User Console and the Soracom IoT Store.

• For instructions on how to purchase through the Soracom User Console, please refer to Ordering IoT SIMs / Purchasing Devices in the User Console.
• You can also purchase from the Soracom IoT Store (Japanese).

If you have any questions, please contact Soracom Support.

Please note that this service is currently only available for customers located in Japan.

The following AI models available in Soracom Flux AI Actions will be discontinued by their providers on the dates below:

• Google Gemini 2.0 Flash: March 31, 2026
• Google Gemini 2.0 Flash-Lite: March 31, 2026
• Amazon Bedrock – Anthropic Claude 3.7 Sonnet: April 28, 2026

For more information, see Gemini deprecations and Model lifecycle (Amazon Bedrock).

As a result, AI actions in Soracom Flux apps that use these models will be disabled after the discontinuation date.

If you are using any of these models, please switch to another AI model before the discontinuation date.

You can view the available AI models for Soracom Flux AI Actions in the Soracom Flux documentation.

If you have any questions, please contact Soracom Support.

We would like to inform customers that the previously announced Virtual Private Gateway (VPG) pricing revision has been cancelled.

As announced, pricing for VPG and related services was scheduled to be revised from hourly to monthly billing, effective February 1, 2026. Based on valuable feedback, we have decided to indefinitely postpone this change. We will continue to review pricing with customer needs in mind, and will share any updates in future announcements.

We sincerely apologize for any confusion this may have caused and greatly appreciate your understanding and patience.

If you have any questions or concerns, please contact your sales representative or contact us via our webform.

We would like to inform customers that pricing and service terms for some Soracom Services will be revised, effective February 1, 2026. These updates are intended to help customers more easily predict the monthly costs of using these services.

Details of the Change

• Date of Change: February 1, 2026
• Affected Services: Virtual Private Gateway, Virtual Private Gateway Fixed IP Address, Soracom Canal, Soracom Direct, Soracom Door, Soracom Junction
• Impact: Pricing structure for VPG and related features will be revised from hourly to monthly billing, based on a 30-day month (720 hours).

We appreciate your continued support and understanding. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact your sales representative or contact us via our webform.

Amazon Bedrock – Anthropic Claude 3.5 Sonnet, one of the AI models you can select in Soracom Flux AI Actions, will reach end of support on March 1, 2026 (see Amazon Bedrock Model Lifecycle).

Consequently, AI actions in Flux apps that utilize this model will be disabled after March 1, 2026. If you are using Amazon Bedrock – Anthropic Claude 3 Sonnet, please switch to another AI model by March 1, 2026.

You can view the available AI models for Soracom Flux AI Actions in the Soracom Flux documentation.

If you have any questions, please contact the Soracom Support team.

Soracom Flux is an IoT automation service that enables business efficiency and automation by combining processes such as notifications and generative AI-based analysis using IoT data collected from sensors, cameras, and other devices.

Using Soracom Flux's app template feature, IoT apps can be created simply by selecting a template optimized for a representative use case. Customers can also customize them as needed with minimal parameter adjustments.

We have now added a new app template, "Analyze and Notify Using SoraCam Videos via Harvest Files".

For an overview of the template, estimated costs, and specific usage instructions, please visit the IoT Template Gallery (Japanese).

Please note that this template is currently only available for customers located in Japan.

Soracom Flux is an IoT automation service that enables business efficiency and automation by combining processes such as notifications and generative AI-based analysis using IoT data collected from sensors, cameras, and other devices.

Using Soracom Flux's app template feature, IoT apps can be created simply by selecting a template optimized for a representative use case. Customers can also customize them as needed with minimal parameter adjustments.

We have now added a new app template, "SoraCam AI Video Analysis and Notification."

For an overview of the template, estimated costs, and specific usage instructions, please visit the IoT Template Gallery (Japanese).

Please note that this template is currently only available for customers located in Japan.