The Best Wi-Fi Hotspots for Travel | Travel Hacks

Slow Internet when you travel is a pain - don't let it happen to you! This video shares with you the Top 5 sources for fast Wi-Fi when you travel. Resources mentioned (some are affiliate links): EZ Mobile bit.ly/ezmobiledata, Solis Hotspot Global Wi-Fi Hotspot: bit.ly/twk_solishotspot, Starlink Internet www.starlink.com/roam, Unlocked Huawei Hotspot: amzn.to/3r9fBnH, Airalo eSim www.airalo.com/
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00:00 Intro
00:18 Cellular Data
1:59 SIMs and eSIMs
4:32 The Best Portable WiFi Hotspots
7:52 Starlink Internet
10:33 Hotel and Public Wi-Fi Hotspots
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[@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 👌

[@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!

[@anna_m59]

Great topic and mastered Kristin!

[@TravelingwithKristin]

Glad it was helpful, Anna!

[@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!

[@ocho8172]

VERY valuable info, Kristin! Thank you!

[@TravelingwithKristin]

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

[@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 🌐✈️

[@annastayziaa]

So helpful! Thank you ❤

[@TravelingwithKristin]

You’re welcome!

[@kjvisual7]

This is a helpful video. Thank you!

[@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! 🌎📹🌟

[@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.

[@lynwill9946]

Excellent topic. thank you

[@TravelingwithKristin]

My pleasure! My Patreon Patrons requested it

[@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 👍

[@kushal809]

Thank you for sharing😊

[@TravelingwithKristin]

My pleasure, @kushal809😊

[@michaelmcdowell6792]

Thank you for useful info.

[@TravelingwithKristin]

Glad it was helpful, Michael! Thanks for watching 😊

[@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

[@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! 🌐✈️🌍

[@spe-chulpee-pul6976]

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

[@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

[@fastneataverage]

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

[@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

[@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! 😊

[@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.

[@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.

[@JohnJames-kw5de]

Thanks

[@TravelingwithKristin]

Welcome!

[@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

[@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! 😊

[@travelingthediaspora7996]

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

[@auwalsanitakalafia2972]

Pocket wifi can work in village where is no service

[@spe-chulpee-pul6976]

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

[@caiyen9298]

I love Elvis

[@TravelingwithKristin]

😊🙌

[@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!

[@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.

[@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

[@davesites]

👍

[@TravelingwithKristin]

😊

[@RC94332]

Why would anyone need wifi if they have you?

[@JanKozak-ww6zz]

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

[@user-xv4zh2ej4u]

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

[@rosskennedy3987]

Are you dating? Coffee?