Rakuten Mobile business campaigns: what exists now, and which plan suits sole proprietors

Good morning, this is まさきん.

While I was updating my roundup of Rakuten Mobile campaigns, I started wondering whether there is anything for business customers too. Plenty of sole proprietors probably want a separate line just for work. So I looked into the current state of Rakuten Mobile’s business campaigns. I have also sorted out which type of contract seems to make more sense for a sole proprietor.

*This reflects information at the time of publication, based on what I checked on the official pages on September 27, 2026. Please check the official site for the latest terms.

Where Rakuten Mobile business campaigns stand right now

Rakuten Mobile’s business site has a dedicated campaign page. When I checked it on September 27, it displayed “There are no campaigns currently running.”

The free administrative fee campaign listed there as a past campaign is also marked as ended. In other words, right now there is no official campaign you can use with a business contract.

That said, business campaigns have been run fairly regularly so far. Knowing the past patterns may help you avoid scrambling when the next one starts.

Past business campaign patterns

These are the main past campaigns I could confirm on official pages and in news articles.

Lined up like this, there are three main patterns: points back per line, a waived administrative fee, and discounts on devices or routers.

The spring 2026 campaign in particular was on the scale of up to 1 million points per company. Unlike consumer campaigns, it was designed so that the more lines you have, the more you benefit. The gap gets bigger for companies with lots of employees, so waiting for the next one could be a reasonable call.

Two options for sole proprietors

If you are a sole proprietor and want Rakuten Mobile for work, you have two options.

1. Sign up for the consumer “Rakuten Saikyo Plan” and use it for work
2. Sign up for a business plan

Which one suits you depends on price, campaigns, payment methods, and how easy it is to manage. Let’s go through them in order.

Business plan pricing

Business plans are flat-rate, with a fixed price for each data allowance.

With a voice plan, domestic calls are free if you use the “Rakuten Link Office” app. Device costs, administrative fees, option fees and so on are charged separately.

Consumer plan pricing

The consumer “Rakuten Saikyo Plan” is tiered, so the price changes with how much data you use.

Here too, domestic calls are free with the “Rakuten Link” app. There are also family and age-based discounts.

How they compare on price

Comparing plans with voice, the consumer plan came out cheaper at every data tier.

The biggest gap is for a line you hardly use. At 1,100 yen a month, the consumer plan works out about 13,200 yen cheaper over a year.

On the other hand, unlimited versus unlimited makes almost no difference. For a heavily used line, it may be fine to decide based on factors other than price.

Business plans are flat-rate, which also has the advantage of making the monthly cost easy to predict. Once you factor in the bookkeeping effort, it is hard to decide on the price difference alone.

Campaigns available with a consumer contract

If you sign up as a consumer, you can use consumer campaigns. Here are the main ones. I updated the table on October 6.

All of them are for people new to Rakuten Mobile, and they cannot be combined with each other. I go through them in detail in my Rakuten Mobile campaign roundup.

Business plans are a separate service from consumer plans. I think it is safest to assume consumer campaigns cannot be used with a business contract.

What only business plans offer

Even if the consumer plan wins on price, business plans have advantages of their own.

• You can pay by invoice (bank transfer) or direct debit
• You can sign up under a company name, keeping it clearly separate from personal lines
• A dedicated management console lets you manage multiple lines together
• You can get a quote before applying

The difference in payment methods may be the biggest one. Business plans can be paid in two ways: by invoice or by direct debit. In the official guidance, credit card payment was not listed as an option.

Direct debit is free if you use Rakuten Bank. With other banks, it costs 110 yen per withdrawal.

Can a sole proprietor sign up for a business plan?

Honestly, the official pages alone did not make this clear.

Online applications for business plans are described as being for “corporations” and “government agencies.” The guidance on verification documents also only covered corporate documents such as a certificate of registered matters. I could not find any conditions for sole proprietors on the official pages.

Some comparison sites say you can sign up by submitting your notice of business commencement or tax return. However, this is not something I could confirm from official sources. If you are considering a business plan, I think the surest approach is to contact Rakuten Mobile’s business desk in advance.

Differences in payment methods

For many sole proprietors, being able to pay with a business credit card may be enough. In that case, a consumer plan should rarely cause problems.

Thinking about it as a business expense

Keeping a separate line for work makes expense calculations easier. If personal and work use are mixed on one phone, you need to split the cost by the proportion of use.

Even with a consumer contract, a line used only for work is easier to treat as a business expense. That said, the actual treatment depends on your business. If you are unsure, check with a tax accountant or the tax office.

Who each option suits

For a sole proprietor working alone, I think a consumer plan is often enough. Once you take on employees or incorporate, it would be natural to consider a business plan.

What to check before signing up

• How many lines and how much data you need for work
• Whether you want to pay by card, direct debit, or invoice
• Whether the contract should be in your personal name or a company name
• Whether you can sign up for a business plan as a sole proprietor (check with the business desk)
• Whether you qualify for consumer campaigns (first-time application)
• Whether a business campaign is currently running

FAQ

Q. Are there any Rakuten Mobile business campaigns right now?

As of September 27, 2026, the official campaign page showed no campaigns running. In the past there have been per-line point rewards and waived administrative fees.

Q. Can sole proprietors sign up for a business plan?

I could not find conditions for sole proprietors on the official pages. Online applications are described as being for corporations and government agencies. If you are considering it, the surest approach is to contact the business desk.

Q. Is it OK to use a consumer plan for work?

Using a contract in your personal name for work is something many sole proprietors do, I think. Keeping the line for work only also makes expenses easier to manage.

Q. Which is cheaper, business or consumer?

For plans with voice, the consumer plan was cheaper at every data tier. Within 3GB in particular, the difference is 1,100 yen a month. For unlimited versus unlimited, the difference is 110 yen a month.

Q. Can I pay for a business plan by credit card?

According to the official guidance, the payment methods are invoice billing and direct debit. Credit card payment was not mentioned.

Q. Can consumer campaigns be used with a business contract?

Business plans are a separate service from consumer plans. It is safest to assume consumer campaigns cannot be used. Please check the conditions on each campaign’s official page.

Q. When will the next business campaign start?

No start date has been announced. Looking at past campaigns, larger ones have been run in spring and autumn. If you have many lines, it seems worth checking the official campaign page from time to time.

Official sources I referred to

• Rakuten Mobile for corporate and business customers
• Business campaign list
• Business pricing plans
• Business free administrative fee campaign (ended)
• Business quotes and applications
• Business verification documents
• Business payment methods
• Rakuten Link Office
• Rakuten Saikyo Plan (consumer)
• K-tai Watch: “Rakuten Mobile launches three big autumn campaigns for business customers” (September 2024 article)

Summary

As of September 27, Rakuten Mobile had no business campaigns running. Past campaigns were designed so that companies with more lines received bigger rewards.

For sole proprietors working alone or in a small team, I think consumer plans and campaigns will often come out ahead. Once you need invoice billing or management under a company name, it makes sense to consider a business plan.

Just separating your work and personal lines may make monthly management a little easier. If you are thinking of reviewing your lines, have a look.

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