Joint Tactical Ground Station (JTAG) - Misawa Air Base

on recreational activities is available at Outdoor Recreation, Misawa ITT, Mokuteki Community Center,
and the Airman and Family Readiness Center.
K. PHONES AND INTERNET: Return to Table of Contents
1. Phones – General Information: US portables/cordless phones are illegal in Japan. Walkie-talkies
are also illegal in Japan. It is a $10,000 fine if you are caught with one. Phone service for family
housing residents, as well as internet is provided by Verizon.
2. Phones – Off base Residences: Options for phone service off base include:
a. Purchase a phone line. This is very expensive in Japan and can be well over $500 and still includes
monthly service charges.
b. Rent a phone line.
c. Pay the monthly bill for a phone line already owned by the landlord.
d. Install a pay phone (yes, a pay phone in your home).
e. Have no phone at all.
f. Purchase a cell phone.
If you plan to have internet service in your off-base residence, the service provider may be able to
assist with arranging phone service as well.
1. Phones – On base Residences:
� On base residents and unofficial phone lines are provided by Verizon Business.
� See below table for basic monthly costs:
Phone $36.00 - Unrestricted Plan $27.44 - Restricted Plan
Includes on and off base calling Includes on base calling only
Maintenance Fee $3.00 $3.00
Voice Mail FREE FREE
Call Waiting FREE FREE
Caller ID FREE- if phone has capability FREE- if phone has capability
100 free minutes to the U.S. FREE, $0.03 per minute over 100 Not Available
Off base calls $0.03 per minute Not Available
Cell phone calls $0.28 per minute Not Available
Total Phone $39.00 $30.44
4. Internet – Off-base Residences:
There are several internet service providers available to off-base residents, some with offices right outside
the Main Gate. There are many service options available including dial-up, ISDN, and fiber optic. Prices
can vary greatly depending on the type of service and the method you use to obtain a phone line. Internet
service providers can usually also help you with obtaining phone service. We recommend doing some
comparison shopping, and you should be able to find a service that meets your needs and your budget.
5. Internet – On-base Residences:
The only internet provider available on base is Verizon Business. You must have a phone line in order to
receive internet services on base. Additional details on Verizon services can be found at.
Internet (up to 12 Mbps) $60.99 $60.99
Total Phone/Internet $99.99 $91.44
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