The Best Wi-Fi Hotspots for Travel | Travel Hacks

[@TravelingwithKristin]

Hope you enjoyed this video! Here are the resources I mentioned: * EZ Mobile bit.ly/ezmobiledata * Solis Hotspot bit.ly/twk_solishotspot * Starlink www.starlink.com/roam * Unlocked Huawei Hotspot: amzn.to/3r9fBnH * Airalo eSim www.airalo.com/ Video about Traveling with Your Cell Phone Internationally: kzbin.info/www/bejne/qnrHXqB8mrKbndk

[@jaynair2942]

Awesome 👌

[@shinyshinythings]

A great surprise in moving to the EU was that my Spanish SIM works in other countries pretty seamlessly. I’ve got unlimited data and it costs under 20€ per month. We really don’t know how bad our cell services are in the US until we find out for ourselves what it’s like in other countries.

[@TravelingwithKristin]

Yes there’s great coverage and crossover among European countries. Nice perk!

[@Monas99]

for sure, US cell phone services have been bad for decades. I travel every 2 years in Europe to see my family, so that's how I know.

[@Sirjohnny]

Hello Kristin, we have used Solis hot spot for years and it is perfect all over the globe.

[@TravelingwithKristin]

😄 That's great to hear that you've had a positive experience with Solis hotspot, @Sirjohnny. It's awesome when you find a reliable travel companion like that. Happy travels! 🌐✈️🌍

[@MarieVaugn]

Hey, thanks for the video! I'll remember some of these if I ever get to travel internationally longer-term. For now I live and travel around the U.S. from my RV. I work remotely and use a HomeFi hotspot, it works all across the states!

[@MoonbeameSmith]

Why do none of these systems work in southern Africa?

[@anna_m59]

Great topic and mastered Kristin!

[@TravelingwithKristin]

Glad it was helpful, Anna!

[@johnnash90]

Keep in mind, for the iPhone 14 and 15 if you buy it in the U.S., there is no SIM tray! Thats why I am waiting to fly out of the U.S. in some months from now to buy an Iphone 15 in Canada with a SIM tray in it.. Apple things Americans don't travel, its crazy!

[@TravelingwithKristin]

Yes that's true; technology is changing fast! That's why I added about the eSims. Although you can also buy an older unlocked phone to use local SIMs. And you should be able to register a physical SIM card as an eSim (although I haven't tried it yet because I still have an iPhone 12).

[@johnnash90]

I'm not sure you can register a physical SIM as an eSim.. but will the iPhone 15 which I want to get, I can't get the U.S. version if I want the physical SIM, but it makes a big different when traveling, not only cheaper rates by having more options, but if your phone is damaged or you need to use a backup phone, you just take out the SIM and put it in.. Apple selling it without a physical SIM in the U.S. is soo wrong!@@TravelingwithKristin

[@usonearth]

What really never heard about it , this is crazy 🧐

[@annastayziaa]

So helpful! Thank you ❤

[@TravelingwithKristin]

You’re welcome!

[@coachmac1996]

I'm headed to Santiago, Chile in November of 2024 to visit a college teammate for a out 10 days. Is there a good wi-fi mobile that you recommend specifically for there? My thought is Solis wi-fi and just use the 24 hr option as I need it.

[@scottman895]

I love all of these different options for getting Wi-Fi on the go. I'll have to remember some of these other options because I have getting more and more inconvenienced by terrible Wi-Fi at hotels lately (here in the US). Thanks for the video Kristin!

[@TravelingwithKristin]

You're welcome! 😊 I'm glad you found the options useful, @scottman895!

[@lanexang8127]

i cruise a lot, some time 4 days at sea, how starlink connection at sea ? thanks

[@kirstenveneziano1205]

I'm headed to Morocco in January and need to figure out how to use my phone there before then. Thank you for the great info!

[@dnd_beyond_is_bad7605]

A friend in NY had a usb stick she plugged into her computer for service. Now I am in Europe looking for the same thing.

[@electronicsguru4050]

Will any of these work on a airplane.

[@ianpatrick23]

Thank you for all of these great recommendations. Internet has become a travel essential.

[@TravelingwithKristin]

You're absolutely right, @ianpatrick23! You are welcome and thank you for watching 😊 Safe travels 🌐✈️

[@travelvideos]

In the EU, internet access has been declared a fundamental right, and Wi-Fi hotspots are popping up everywhere. I thought I wouldn't need to pay for a data plan anymore because Wi-Fi was everywhere. However, now it seems the trend is quickly reversing, with fewer free hotspots. In Eastern Europe, it's still okay, but the same trend is emerging.

[@TravelingwithKristin]

Thanks for sharing your insights and experiences, @travelvideos! 😊

[@ocho8172]

VERY valuable info, Kristin! Thank you!

[@TravelingwithKristin]

Glad it was helpful! You're welcome @ocho8172 😊

[@jaynair2942]

Awesome Kristin. One more valuable information.! A good speed net connection at a reasonable rate is so valuable during traveling. Thanks for sharing. You're so savvy and beautiful too.

[@TravelingwithKristin]

Thank you so much, Jay! 😄 I totally agree, a reliable internet connection is a traveler's best friend. Happy travels! 🌐💼🌍

[@jaynair2942]

@@TravelingwithKristin 👍

[@benjamindover4337]

So happy you made this! Awesome info. Verizon offers international data for $10 per day. That's convenient but also an extra $300/month! I worry about coverage. Even in the US where I live, it can go from 5gUW to spotty 4g in just a block or two.

[@TravelingwithKristin]

You’re welcome, Ben! Verizon should cap the charges on an international plan but it’s still expensive compared to the alternatives

[@tvz857]

What’s a good upload/download that you are expecting for WiFi? Just curious.

[@TravelingwithKristin]

I have 500 download at home. I look for an upload of at least 20-25mbps but it’s usually lower on data

[@bizcochodulce]

Does anyone know of any good e-sim cards to use as a hotspot with the cellphone for Asia? I need to work with my computer .(Not China) For Singapore, Japan, Korea, Malaysia, Vietnam. Thanks in advance

[@PabloTorre-v2f]

Traveling to Guam & The Marianas Islands, any advice or suggestions?!?

[@RealGyoukai]

Thank you !

[@lynwill9946]

Excellent topic. thank you

[@TravelingwithKristin]

My pleasure! My Patreon Patrons requested it

[@Whatsupbuddiebud]

Is there an esim or something to use on a laptop? My local apartment infernet is really bad?

[@Asadc1995]

Esim is good for instant use only downside cons of it if you somehow end breaking your phone or pocket router you cant take it out to use in a replacement phone meanwhile. But thats just mine own experience with esim since why i prefer physical sim card

[@Avidbrowser]

You can get 2GB daily of 5G fast data for $2 to 5 a month in India

[@ParagTechVideos]

Jio Jio Mere lal

[@TravelingwithKristin]

Nice!

[@steven_dekok]

For Romania we simply found it cheaper to purchase a local SIM card for an unlocked phone. That gave us a local phone number and data.

[@danielboughton3624]

Starlink hardware has gone down in price recently and this can be a decent tool if you have a 'home base' but it will not work for data when you are out and about. You will still need some data solution like a hotspot or phone data plan if that is a problem you need to solve. If your home is mobile or you change locations often then you cannot get cable so starlink or a hotspot are your only options there. If you are not an expat and are travelling part of the year v.s. moving then some phone plans allow wifi calling w/o a local cell service and others do not. ATT for instance does but boost mobile does not. You need to be clear on that before you go all wifi as a phone solution.

[@kushal809]

Thank you for sharing😊

[@TravelingwithKristin]

My pleasure, @kushal809😊

[@salttrader4113]

Thank you for sharing the info!!!

[@malcolmnicoll1165]

Thank you, Kristen. Most grateful for your great videos and informative content.

[@TravelingwithKristin]

You're very welcome, Malcolm! 😊 I'm thrilled to hear that you find my videos helpful. Happy travels and stay tuned for more content! 🌎📹🌟

[@nicolebadik9144]

Careful with the iPhone 15. They now have the SIM cards installed internally and have screwed us over on the option to do this anymore.

[@fastneataverage]

So glad I found this video. You provided such great info before I start my trip. Thanks Kristin.

[@kjvisual7]

This is a helpful video. Thank you!

[@travelingthediaspora7996]

The GlocalMe also takes a SIM card. Which is why I purchased it.

[@cindyk3076]

Really good information in this video, Kristin, thank you. I'm hoping to never have to use Starlink for anything, I'd hate to put $$$ in Elon's pocket, lol.

[@TravelingwithKristin]

I'm glad you found the information helpful, Cindy! 😊

[@auwalsanitakalafia2972]

Pocket wifi can work in village where is no service

[@DavidJohnson-cv3uh]

Albania is a hope for me, or Bulgaria.

[@t-lm]

Starlink Roam by Elon Musk gives the fastest, most reliable Internet across Europe. Today 260/60 Mbit/s (down/up) was my top speed on Starlink

[@TravelingwithKristin]

It looks awesome

[@Whatsupbuddiebud]

Thanks for the video. Why are you telling people to use Google Fi? Google Fi is deleting accounts left and right and actually told me when I contacted them that their service is for the US only. That if people travel for short periods its ok but not longer term use. Also Verizon is a joke and charges 10.00 a day for International. I lowered down to a prepaid plan and turned off International. I use Google Voice for phone calls and a local sim. I hope to buy a dual sim phone soon

[@kristineg9816]

Going to Turkey in 5 days!

[@TravelingwithKristin]

Enjoy! Watch my Turkey Vlog first for internet and sim info: kzbin.info/www/bejne/m3OcgaicqbelbKssi=4S4W69JvlpTTL73W

[@JohnJames-kw5de]

Thanks

[@TravelingwithKristin]

Welcome!

[@caiyen9298]

I love Elvis

[@TravelingwithKristin]

😊🙌

[@RC94332]

Why would anyone need wifi if they have you?

[@davesites]

👍

[@TravelingwithKristin]

😊

[@rosskennedy3987]

Are you dating? Coffee?

[@JanKozak-ww6zz]

No lajf no lajf no lajf no lajf no lajf no lajf

[@michaelmcdowell6792]

Thank you for useful info.

[@TravelingwithKristin]

Glad it was helpful, Michael! Thanks for watching 😊