To use OpenRoaming Wi-Fi
More than 700 in Japan
Free Wi-Fi service
Supported Wi-Fi Spots
Both are connected automatically
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What is OpenRoaming?
Developed by Wireless Broadband Alliance (WBA) and participating companies, it is a global roaming (interconnection) platform.
Once users configure OpenRoaming, they can use various different SSIDs and Wi-Fi services from different providers automatically and securely.
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One Setup, Across Wi-Fi Services Worldwide
By setting up OpenRoaming on any compatible Wi-Fi service, you will also be able to use other Wi-Fi services with different SSIDs and providers.
Until now, Japan Wi-Fi auto-connect was only able to automatically connect and authenticate Wi-Fi spots that our company helped install and build, or connected to.
From version 4.0.1 onwards, in addition to the existing Wi-Fi spots, any OpenRoaming-compatible Wi-Fi spot can be used, regardless of the company or organization that installed it.
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Highly secure wireless communication and authentication
OpenRoaming is more secure and uses Passpoint and IEEE802.1x authentication standards for connectivity and authentication.
This improves the safety of radio sections and reduces the risk of eavesdropping, as well as the threat of fake access points disguising SSIDs and attacks on authentication servers.
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Simply go to a Wi-Fi spot and automatically connect to Wi-Fi and complete authentication
OpenRoaming will automatically connect you to a Wi-Fi spot, just like your work or home Wi-Fi, as long as you've already registered for an account.
To connect to an OpenRoaming-enabled Wi-Fi spot
All you need to do is install Japan Wi-Fi auto-connect and register as a user!
Both Android and iOS versions are available from version 4.0.1.
Please upgrade to the latest version and start the application once while connected to the Internet.
Use only after agreeing to the terms of use of the public wireless LAN access service.
Only devices running Android 11 or later can connect to OpenRoaming-compatible Wi-Fi spots.
Key differences in OpenRoaming-enabled spots
There is only an increase in the number of spots you can use, but there is no big difference.
However, since OpenRoaming Wi-Fi services can be used interchangeably without connecting carriers, there are some spots that can't be displayed in the app's map or list.
provide Wi-Fi service
carrier
Listing on maps and supported services
Automatic connection
Connection notification
encryption of radio sections
Connection History
Supported OS
Japan Wi-Fi auto-connect
corresponding spot
NTTBP or outsourced to NTTBP
Or local governments and companies cooperating with certification
List all Wi-Fi services
I know the donor.
Automatic connection
iOS：If you've never connected to Wi-Fi before, go to Settings on your device and tap a network to connect.
※Automatic connection from second use
When you authenticate and connect to the Internet, you will receive a push notification.
Many of them are not encrypted.
The connection history will remain in the app.
iOS 15 or later
Android OS 10 or later
OpenRoaming
corresponding spot
various organizations around the world
※Organizations not related to NTTBP are also included.
Only Wi-Fi services affiliated with our company are listed.
※You can use Wi-Fi services that are not listed if they are compatible with OpenRoaming.
Automatic connection
Even if you connect to the Internet, there is no notification.
be encrypted
Connection history is not saved.
iOS 15 or later
Android OS 11 or later
To find an OpenRoaming Wi-Fi spot
Spots of our company's Wi-Fi service can be found in the app's “Nearby Wi-Fi ” tab, on the site's Wi-Fi spot map, or on the supported Wi-Fi service.
For OpenRoaming spots that are not affiliated with our company, please check the website of each service provider.
You can also check the WBA website below.
WBA OpenRoaming Access Networks (https://wballiance.com/openroamingmaps/)
FAQ
I'm worried because OpenRoaming connects to Wi-Fi which I don't know.
Wi-Fi compatible with OpenRoaming uses high security connection and authentication standards, so you can use it with confidence.
If you really don't want to automatically connect and authenticate, you can turn off OpenRoaming from the app menu's Authentication and Notification Settings.
You're using a phone that already supports OpenRoaming, or you've already done it through another means.
Is Japan Wi-Fi auto-connect unnecessary?
You can expect to see more OpenRoaming Wi-Fi spots in the future, but there aren't many yet.
We recommend that you use it in combination with a Japan Wi-Fi auto-connect compatible spot.
With Japan Wi-Fi auto-connect, you can also use tens of thousands of free Wi-Fi spots that do not support OpenRoaming. You can also check Wi-Fi spots on the map, so please use it together.
I can't connect to the OpenRoaming Wi-Fi spot.
Please make sure that the OpenRoaming setting of the app is enabled.
In order to use the automatic connection feature to OpenRoaming enabled spots, you must select "OK" in the following dialog box.
If you select "Cancel," the function will not be enabled.
If you select "Cancel," you can re-enable the function from "Automatic authentication settings" in "Menu."
If you're having trouble connecting to OpenRoaming Wi-Fi, check this out.
If Wi-Fi does not appear in the network list, or if you connect but it is slow, ask the administrator of the Wi-Fi spot.