Tokyo - Post Report Question and Answers
Is high-speed home Internet access available? How long does it typically take to install it after arrival?
I paid about $70 a month for the internet on the compound, which is actually provided by the U.S. Department of Defense. The internet was extremely fast, faster than one would get in the U.S. for the same price. Local internet on the economy is similar price, but perhaps not as fast, although totally reliable. You can have all setup before you arrive and then show up with a router (or rent one from the Employee Welfare Association) and you can in theory be online from day one. - May 2025
Yes, you can get it set up right away if on compound. - Jan 2024
The connection on the compound is okay ; it can be hit or miss, but I do think it improved during the time we were there. It's set up as soon as you arrive...I think. - Nov 2020
Yes. The IT office has done a great job upgrading the system on the compound - Mar 2019
Internet is not great. It's slow and we constantly have to reset our router. Many people have three-story units and the internet will barely work on certain floors. - Jun 2018
Internet is good, similar to the US. Our apartment has cable internet included, so I don't know regular costs. - Mar 2018
Yes and no. Service is very slow and seems to be that way all around the compound . - Mar 2017
Yes; through the Embassy - it's is reasonably priced. - Feb 2014
Yes, we have internet and it costs about US$135 for three months of service. - Apr 2013
30 a month - Jan 2011
Yes. Again, living on the compound your only option is go to through the commissary"s internet service. It was reliable and fast, though, so I wasn"t concerned about not having a choice. - Oct 2008
Yes, at the compound, $45/month for internet and TV. - Jan 2008
