[Telecom Square Co., Ltd.] Self-Wi-Fi rental “WiFiBOX” expanded to 18 Beck’s Coffee Shop stores
*Telecom Square Co., Ltd.*
Press release: August 5, 2024
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Self-Wi-Fi rental “WiFiBOX” expanded to 18 Beck’s Coffee Shop stores *Installation including Saitama, Chiba, and Kanagawa areas improves the convenience of pick-up and return, and also has the effect of mutual customer referrals*
Telecom Square Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo;
Representative Director: Yuji Yoshitake) provides cross-border solutions for mobile communications on a global scale.
The company (hereinafter referred to as “Company”) will install “WiFiBOX”, a self-service Wi-Fi rental service that allows you to easily rent mobile Wi-Fi routers without contact, at 18 “Bex Coffee Shop” stores located inside JR East stations. The service started on August 5th. This installation is the second expanded installation following the first installation at the same store in April of this year.
“WiFiBOX” is a Wi-Fi rental service released by our company on April 1, 2022. It is a sharing service that allows instant reservations (advance reservations are also possible), pick-up, and return without contact (patent pending). ). The router is equipped with a charging cable, so you can also charge your smartphone. One of the attractive features of the Japan Domestic Plan (unlimited) is the affordable rate of 840 yen (tax included) per day. The service design, which brings multiple benefits such as reducing operational costs and securing extra space for installation, was highly praised and won the Good Design Award in 2022.
In addition, the reasons behind the popularity of “WiFiBOX” are that “there is no need to line up (at the reception counter)” and “you can pick up and return it at your own timing at the nearest station or commercial facility”. Since you are responsible for the rental costs yourself, there is no need for additional shipping charges to return the device to the base station or reception fees at the counter, making it possible to reduce costs.
In order to increase the convenience of these users, we are expanding the installation of “WiFi BOX” at cafes such as “Bex Coffee Shop”, tourist information centers, large commercial complexes, and leisure parks at Narita Airport and Haneda Airport. We are gradually installing and starting services at major airports such as Kansai International Airport, airports nationwide, and along railway lines including major terminal stations of JR and private railway companies.
This is the second time that the system has been installed at Beck’s Coffee Shops, which operate inside JR East stations (ekinaka) and around stations, after first introducing it at 10 stores in April of this year (2024). Due to the favorable reception, we have decided to expand the installation to 18 stores (total number of stores installed: 28 stores).
Installation background
“Bex Coffee Shop” is an “Ekinaka” restaurant that offers seasonal menus and carefully selected coffee.
Cafe”. Since the stores are located in and around JR East stations, they are often used by people commuting to work or school, or before and after heading to their destination. Some stores have free Wi-Fi installed inside the store, but we anticipated that customers would want to use Wi-Fi before entering the store and after leaving the store, so we decided to install a “WiFi BOX”. Suggestion. As we have seen the effect of mutual customer referrals through installation, such as increased opportunities for customers who visit to use WiFiBOX to purchase coffee and other items and visit stores, we are pleased to announce that
We have decided to expand the installation to 18 stores including Ikebukuro Metropolitan Exit, Saitama, Chiba, and Kanagawa areas.
In addition, “WiFiBOX” is used by foreign tourists visiting Japan, which is expected to increase (it supports 6 languages including English and Korean), and it provides a “stable communication environment” for “homecomings (travel destinations) where there is no Wi-Fi”. We can also meet the needs of customers who desire. We will continue to vigorously promote the introduction of these facilities throughout the city, including at nearby stations (ekinaka cafes), as easy-to-rent and return locations, and strive to improve convenience for all customers.
Installation overview
* – 18 stores installed – *
* ■Bex Coffee Shop Yotsuya*
Outside the ticket gate of JR Yotsuya Station, above the Kojimachi exit stairs Available pick-up/return times (business hours):
Weekdays 6:30-20:00 / Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays 6:45-19:00
* ■Bex Coffee Shop Shinanomachi*
Inside the ticket gate of JR Shinanomachi Station
Available pick-up/return times (business hours):
Weekdays 6:45-20:00 / Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays 6:45-19:00
* ■Bex Coffee Shop Koenji*
JR Koenji Station, outside the ticket gate, south exit
Available pick-up/return times (business hours):
Weekdays 6:30-21:00 / Saturdays 7:00-21:00 / Sundays and holidays 7:00-20:00
* ■Bex Coffee Shop Ogikubo*
JR Ogikubo Station West exit outside the ticket gate, in front Available pick-up/return times (business hours):
Weekdays 6:45-21:00 / Saturdays 6:45-21:00 / Sundays and holidays 7:00-20:00
* ■Bex Coffee Shop Sugamo*
South exit outside the ticket gate of JR Kamo Station
Available pick-up/return times (business hours):
Weekdays 6:45-20:00 / Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays 7:00-19:00
* ■Bex Coffee Shop Otsuka*
Inside the ticket gate of JR Otsuka Station
Available pick-up/return times (business hours):
Weekdays 6:30-21:00 / Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays 7:00-19:00
* ■Bex Coffee Shop Ikebukuro Metropolitan Exit*
Inside JR Ikebukuro Station Metropolitan Ticket Gate
Available pick-up/return times (business hours):
Weekdays 7:00-21:00 / Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays 7:30-21:00
* ■Bex Coffee Shop Shinkoiwa Ekimae*
JR Shin-Koiwa Station outside the ticket gate, south exit Serio Building 1st floor
Pick-up/return times (business hours): 6:30-20:00
* ■Bex Coffee Shop Kameari*
JR Kameari Station outside the ticket gate in front
Pick-up/return times (business hours): 7:00-20:00
* ■Bex Coffee Shop Perrier Chiba Ekinaka*
Inside JR Chiba Station ticket gate Perrier Chiba Ekinaka 3rd floor Available pick-up/return times (business hours):
Weekdays and Saturdays 6:30-22:00 / Sundays and holidays 6:30-21:00
* ■Bex Coffee Shop Omiya*
Central free passageway outside JR Omiya Station ticket gate Pick-up/return times (business hours): 6:30-22:30
* ■Bex Coffee Shop Omiya Shinkansen*
JR Omiya Station Shinkansen North Transfer Ticket Gate Waiting Room Pick-up/return time (business hours): 6:15-20:00
* ■Bex Coffee Shop Saitama Shintoshin*
Inside the ticket gate of JR Saitama-Shintoshin Station
Available pick-up/return times (business hours):
Weekdays 6:45-21:00 / Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays 7:00-20:00
* ■Bex Coffee Shop Musashikosugi North Exit*
1st floor outside JR Musashi-Kosugi Station north exit ticket gate Pick-up/return times (business hours): 7:00-21:00
* ■Bex Coffee Shop Kannai*
Outside the JR Kannai Station north exit ticket gate
Available pick-up/return times (business hours):
Weekdays 7:00-21:00 / Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays 7:30-20:00
* ■Bex Coffee Shop Higashitotsuka*
Outside the ticket gate of JR Higashi-Totsuka Station
Available pick-up/return times (business hours):
Weekdays 6:30-20:00 / Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays 6:30-19:00
* ■Bex Coffee Shop Atre Ofuna*
Inside the ticket gate of JR Ofuna Station
Available pick-up/return times (business hours):
Weekdays and Saturdays 6:30-21:30 / Sundays and holidays 7:00-21:00
* ■Bex Coffee Shop Tsujido*
Right side outside the east exit ticket gate of JR Tsujido Station Available pick-up/return times (business hours):
Weekdays 6:30-20:00 / Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays 7:00-20:00
* 【Related Links】*
Beck’s Coffee Shop Official Website
https://foods.jr-cross.co.jp/becks/
Beck’s Coffee Shop store *Image image
Features and usage of “WiFIBOX”
* ■Reservation, pick-up, return and all steps are completed without contact, providing an incredibly easy usage experience*
After making a reservation online, you can easily rent a Wi-Fi router by pulling it out from a box installed at the airport. There is no need to queue at crowded counters at the airport before departure. You can also return the item at a different location than the pick-up location, as long as there is a WiFi BOX rental machine installed. [* List of WiFi BOX installation locations] *
https://wifibox.telecomsquare.co.jp/pages/map
* ■Unlimited plan available in over 130 countries and regions around the world and available at affordable rates*
The unlimited plan is compatible with more than 130 countries and regions around the world, including Japan. In addition, all plans offer high-speed 4G connections (3G in non-supported countries and regions). Furthermore, we provide a stable communication environment that allows constant connectivity anywhere in the world, starting at an affordable rate of 300 yen (500MB/tax included) per day.
(Example) Japan Taiwan South Korea China (excluding Hong Kong and Macau) WiFiBOX ¥440 ¥300 ¥390 ¥790
Conventional type – ¥890 ¥1,050 ¥980
*Rental fee of 500MB per day. Compare the conventional version of “Wi-Ho!” provided by our company. *All prices include tax.
* [WiFiBOX official website] *
https://wifibox.telecomsquare.co.jp/
・QR code is a registered trademark of Denso Wave Co., Ltd.
・”Wi-Fi” is a registered trademark of Wi-Fi Alliance.
company overview
company overview
Established over 30 years ago, Telecom Square Co., Ltd. has been a pioneer in mobile communication services, providing peace of mind, convenience, and fun while traveling to people traveling around the world. We will continue to provide “new value” and take on challenges that will make your travels more free and enriching, such as communication services such as Wi-Fi router rental, eSIM and prepaid SIM card sales, and a shared bike service in Honolulu, Hawaii. This is a company that
Company name: Telecom Square Co., Ltd.
Representative: Representative Director Yuji Yoshitake
Head Office: 7th floor, Sanbancho Tokyu Building, 8-1 Sanbancho, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo 102-0075
Founded: 1992 (1992)
Employees: 114 (as of January 1, 2024)
Business details:
Mobile service communication business (provision of international mobile communication equipment such as Wi-Fi router rental, eSIM and prepaid SIM card sales), travel-related business (official agent for the shared bike service “Biki” in Honolulu, Hawaii, Management of owned media such as overseas travel information)
Corporate site: https://www.telecomsquare.net/