Line chat app to launch mobile Internet service with free access to Facebook and Twitter

Messaging app giant Line revealed Thursday that it’s set to launch a mobile Internet service using its own SIM cards. Called Line Mobile, it’ll launch in Japan this summer.

Line Corp director Jun Masuda announced the move this afternoon at the Line Conference Tokyo 2016 event.

The Line Mobile SIM will give users free access to the messaging app as well as to Facebook and Twitter. That means when you browse Line, Facebook, or Twitter, view and upload photos, it won’t diminish your monthly mobile data allowance. The free data rations include Line’s online calling feature and also streaming from Line Music. Read more...