
Applying “New Tokusuru Support +” reduces the actual burden, and also offers discounts for MNP
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SoftBank offers a payment exemption program through ``New Tokusuru Support+'' that is conditional on returning the device.
Softbank announced the prices of the iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max on September 12th. Pre-orders will be accepted from 9pm on the 12th, and will be released on September 18th.
Both models are eligible for ``New Tokusuru Support+'', and if you purchase the product with 48 payments and return it after the 25th month, the remaining 24 payments will be waived. There will be a 22,000 yen award usage fee when you return it, but if you change your model at Softbank next time, the ``Replacement Support Discount'' will be applied and the award usage fee will be 0 yen.
For the iPhone 18 Pro's 256GB and 512GB, MNP offers a discount of 33,000 yen as an online shop discount, and the two-year burden will be 23,760 yen for 256GB and 47,760 yen for 512GB. Considering the original price is between 260,000 yen and 310,000 yen, this is a great deal. In addition, for some models, an online shop discount of 11,040 yen is applied even when transferring numbers or changing models (from LINEMO or Y!mobile).
In addition, SoftBank has changed the rules regarding "breakdown charges" when signing up for the new Tokusuru Support+ after August 19, 2026. If the assessment rank of the model is C rank, a maximum of 22,000 yen (tax exempt) will be incurred, and if the model assessment rank is D rank, the breakdown charge will be up to 44,000 yen (tax exempt).
C-rank refers to ``there are scratches/dents/dents on the screen or casing that can be caught by fingernails'', ``there is dirt on the exterior'', and D-rank corresponds to ``cracks on the screen or casing'', ``scratches on the camera lens'', and ``damaged/missing parts on the main unit''. However, if you subscribe to the Anshin Guarantee Pack service, you will not be charged a fee in the event of a breakdown. While MNP offers exceptionally low prices, please be aware that even the slightest scratch can increase the price.
Of the prices introduced below, the actual cost is when the item is returned in the 25th month and the online shop discount and replacement support discount are applied.
iPhone 18 Pro
256GB model
Bulk price...268,560 yen
512GB model
Bulk price...315,360 yen
1TB model
Bulk price...402,480 yen
2TB model
Bulk price...532,800 yen
iPhone 18 Pro Max
256GB model
Bulk price...295,920 yen
512GB model
Bulk price...339,840 yen
1TB model
Bulk price...421,920 yen
2TB model

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