Internet Access while Travelling (Free Mifi rental in Hong Kong)
May 26, 2014, 9:25 am
#16
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Clarification
Hi all,
Sorry for the confusion. This is a thread about internet access for travellers to Hong Kong. It's true that it may be cheap to buy SIM cards in HK, but there are a few downsides.
1) If you are traveling with your family, 3 SIM cards will not be as cheap.
2) May be sold out/hassle of making sure it works with your phone.
And plus - we are new to the game and are offering our services for free - so why not take a chance.
From the feedback of people that have used our service, it has not disappointed.
And a final bit to add - our mobi doubles as a power bank - so you can charge your phone as you explore HK.
Hope this clears up the air a bit.
Cheers,
Sorry for the confusion. This is a thread about internet access for travellers to Hong Kong. It's true that it may be cheap to buy SIM cards in HK, but there are a few downsides.
1) If you are traveling with your family, 3 SIM cards will not be as cheap.
2) May be sold out/hassle of making sure it works with your phone.
And plus - we are new to the game and are offering our services for free - so why not take a chance.
From the feedback of people that have used our service, it has not disappointed.
And a final bit to add - our mobi doubles as a power bank - so you can charge your phone as you explore HK.
Hope this clears up the air a bit.
Cheers,
May 29, 2014, 7:20 am
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For free? I'm sure some people would be happy to try it. It's of less utility to expat or native HKers, though. 
That said, traveling in the region means I'm carrying around at least 4 SIM cards now, swapping them in-and-out depending on where I'm going is a pain in the butt. It would be nice to have some sort of APAC regional mifi that I could just use instead.
That said, traveling in the region means I'm carrying around at least 4 SIM cards now, swapping them in-and-out depending on where I'm going is a pain in the butt. It would be nice to have some sort of APAC regional mifi that I could just use instead.
May 29, 2014, 7:27 am
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May 29, 2014, 9:47 am
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If he's charging for the service, you're better off picking up a discounted sim card in Sham Shui Po and tethering from your phone.
May 29, 2014, 3:35 pm
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For free? I'm sure some people would be happy to try it. It's of less utility to expat or native HKers, though. That said, traveling in the region means I'm carrying around at least 4 SIM cards now, swapping them in-and-out depending on where I'm going is a pain in the butt. It would be nice to have some sort of APAC regional mifi that I could just use instead.
That said, traveling in the region means I'm carrying around at least 4 SIM cards now, swapping them in-and-out depending on where I'm going is a pain in the butt. It would be nice to have some sort of APAC regional mifi that I could just use instead.I carry more SIM cards in my intra-Asia travels plus US, EU, UK and Canada than I have visas.
To prepare for landing:
Tray table locked
Armrest lowered
Seatback up
re-stow carry on
pack up wires and electronics
swap SIMs in BB Q10 and N7
reboot / reconfigure
Once in terminal:
Reprogram main number to forward to new location and forward messages during flight to new location
For data service all my devices are "tethered" via mifi to my phone with appropriate VPNs.
The solution OP is offering would be suitable for one time visitor. As with all products it boils down to what you are offering and how much you want for it.
May 31, 2014, 9:28 am
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Actually this is a great idea for those staying in hotels that charge extra for internet. I would gladly pay for internet service that I can use both in my hotel and also take with me when I'm out and about.
I might give this a try when I travel to HK in November, especially if the OP will drop off MiFi at my hotel.
I might give this a try when I travel to HK in November, especially if the OP will drop off MiFi at my hotel.
Jun 1, 2014, 7:51 pm
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@ siayjee, responded to your PM
@Peregrine - thanks for the vote of confidence. We are looking to really target the "out-and-about-crowd" especially in this day and age where the internet is a necessity in our daily lives. It especially compounds when a family/multiple people travel together.
Please feel free to submit your travel information on our site when you get a chance (and we'll be sure to include you in the free beta trial).
@Peregrine - thanks for the vote of confidence. We are looking to really target the "out-and-about-crowd" especially in this day and age where the internet is a necessity in our daily lives. It especially compounds when a family/multiple people travel together.
Please feel free to submit your travel information on our site when you get a chance (and we'll be sure to include you in the free beta trial).
Jun 4, 2014, 4:54 am
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I'm going to move this to our Travel Tools forum.
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Jun 7, 2014, 5:04 pm
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Why not on the Travel Technology forum?
