Originally Posted by
evergrn
You say to arrange for it in advance, but why not just get it at one of those outlets in NRT upon arrival? If it's a price thing, is the price difference that substantial?
Price and convenience, especially if, like me, you do not speak Japanese. Yes, the staff can speak in English but it can still be a barrier if there's any irregularities or service issues. Plus, who's to say the vendor will have inventory on hand to lend?
Originally Posted by
evergrn
For a typical pocket wifi you pick up at NRT, do you charge the battery and how long does a fully-charged wifi last?
The devices I've rented all came with at least a 50% charge. I always travel with a few rechargeable USB batteries and end up using them each day for both the device and my phone(s).
Originally Posted by
evergrn
If the pocket wifi is inside the suitcase sitting on the train's overhead rack and I'm sitting right below, will it work? Or do you always have to place it out in the open near the connected devices?
Close proximity is fine; say a 10 foot radius in general.