Mobile Wifi Egg experiences
Jul 25, 2016, 8:51 pm
#1
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Mobile Wifi Egg experiences
SK Telecom, KT olleh, LG U+, Wifi Korea, etc.
What's the best? Looking for best speed and best coverage throughout Korea.
Any experiences recently?
Thanks!
What's the best? Looking for best speed and best coverage throughout Korea.
Any experiences recently?
Thanks!
Jul 26, 2016, 2:02 am
#2
Join Date: Dec 2010
Location: Gangnam-gu, Seoul, Korea
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SK and KT are #1 and 2, respectively. 99.999% identical coverage. Zero difference honestly. It will work literally everywhere. Korea's Internet and connectivity is a beauty.
LG is #3 and Isn't bad, it just gets the butt of all the jokes haha. The last I've never heard of.
LG is #3 and Isn't bad, it just gets the butt of all the jokes haha. The last I've never heard of.
Jul 26, 2016, 10:49 am
#3
Join Date: Feb 2005
Location: Vancouver, BC
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I used the KT egg twice last year (spring and fall). Small, light, pocketable device. Speed was fast enough for me for basic activities like maps, google searches, etc but I don't think I did anything really data intensive like video. Good coverage in Seoul and Busan but did lose signal inside of some buildings. A fully charged device didn't last me the entire day but a recharge mid-afternoon did the trick.
I'd get it again the next time in Korea.
If you get the KT egg, make sure you reserve ahead which saves you a few won.
I'd get it again the next time in Korea.
If you get the KT egg, make sure you reserve ahead which saves you a few won.
Jul 26, 2016, 2:16 pm
#4
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Differences between SK devices
Thanks, Looks like SK has three options for devices (eggs)
https://www.skroaming.com/modem/modem_rental.asp
CLR-1000KS, AMR510L, and SKL321RM
There's no info on the differences. It seems some may be bigger than the others. Perhaps (guessing) the bigger ones have a longer battery. They might also have a larger coverage area (One person in one room and another person on the other side of the house kind of thing)
Any one have any idea?
https://www.skroaming.com/modem/modem_rental.asp
CLR-1000KS, AMR510L, and SKL321RM
There's no info on the differences. It seems some may be bigger than the others. Perhaps (guessing) the bigger ones have a longer battery. They might also have a larger coverage area (One person in one room and another person on the other side of the house kind of thing)
Any one have any idea?
Jul 27, 2016, 9:39 am
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i found this site (Used chrome to translate into English)
http://cn.konest.com/tour/tour_detai...?t_id=sk_modem
"Upload speed: 37.5Mbps
download speed: 75Mbps ※ connect more than one number, the speed may be slower."
T mifi (LTE Wi-Fi router): CLR-1000KS
※ data unlimited (traffic exceeding 1GB / day, the speed may be limited)
So the fact that they may limit the data speed when you go over 1GB in a day doesn't sound too good.
Who knows if they actually do that...
http://cn.konest.com/tour/tour_detai...?t_id=sk_modem
"Upload speed: 37.5Mbps
download speed: 75Mbps ※ connect more than one number, the speed may be slower."
T mifi (LTE Wi-Fi router): CLR-1000KS
※ data unlimited (traffic exceeding 1GB / day, the speed may be limited)
So the fact that they may limit the data speed when you go over 1GB in a day doesn't sound too good.
Who knows if they actually do that...
Jul 27, 2016, 12:54 pm
#6
Join Date: Aug 2009
Location: Left Coast
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Travelled to Seoul last year (March, April 2015) and rented an Olleh Egg at ICN from KT.
We're a family of four and all of us were using the Egg for the duration. No complaints that I can recall; it was worth every penny, in my estimation. Just be sure to keep it charged.
http://roaming.kt.com/rental/eng/product/wibro.asp
Pick up and return at ICN. I arrived around 4:30-5:00 a.m. and had no problem renting it.
We're a family of four and all of us were using the Egg for the duration. No complaints that I can recall; it was worth every penny, in my estimation. Just be sure to keep it charged.
http://roaming.kt.com/rental/eng/product/wibro.asp
Pick up and return at ICN. I arrived around 4:30-5:00 a.m. and had no problem renting it.
Jul 27, 2016, 3:49 pm
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how to keep it charged
if you are mobile on the go driving or taking public transport. what's the best way to keep it charged?
I assume it works while also being charged...
I assume it works while also being charged...
Jul 28, 2016, 4:56 am
#8
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You can stop at 99.9% of convenience stores and charge it for 30 mins - 1 hour for 1,000-1,500W. Don't quote me on this, but I presume if you're renting a car, it's going to have a USB jack and you can charge it that way.
Jul 28, 2016, 7:06 am
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What speeds did you get?
Anyone ever do a speed test with these or know anything about the speed? I emailed KT and got the below resposne. I was surprised for them to say it's "about 1 Mbps."
Dear Customer
It reply to your recent letter.
Thank you for the interest in Olleh KT Service.
Does it use LTE?
-> Yes it does
What is the Speed?
-> It is about 1Mbps
Is the speed ever throttled (reduced) after going over a certain amount of usage?
-> No, we do not speed control
Best regards,
Olleh KT
Dear Customer
It reply to your recent letter.
Thank you for the interest in Olleh KT Service.
Does it use LTE?
-> Yes it does
What is the Speed?
-> It is about 1Mbps
Is the speed ever throttled (reduced) after going over a certain amount of usage?
-> No, we do not speed control
Best regards,
Olleh KT
Aug 30, 2016, 11:51 am
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If you're traveling you should buy an external battery, like an Anker battery (no endorsement). They'll charge anything if you're running low and you can charge up in hotel or elsewhere if you need to.
Aug 30, 2016, 11:29 pm
#11
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I don't know their exact speed, nor am I a numbers guy, but 1 Mbps is terribly slow, correct? I think they might have made a mistake hahah. When my father came to visit, I used his. It worked just as fast as my Korean friends wifi eggs...which, to say, is way faster than any 4G in the US haha.
Aug 30, 2016, 11:30 pm
#12
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and yes, I second the extra battery. But wait until you get here to Seoul and buy the Xiaomi brand. They're dirt cheap at like 10-15 USD and available everywhere.
Apr 23, 2018, 2:47 pm
#13
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I am traveling to Seoul arriving at ICN in early morning next month. I will be departing the same airport. Are there any updated recommendations towards which vendor to go to for a Mifi? I am good at pointing but an English speaking staff is preferred. Are reservations really needed? I'd rather not reserve in advance as I prefer the flexibility to choose the shortest line or the easiest place to find.
Thanks
Thanks
Apr 24, 2018, 7:50 am
#14
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KT Roaming is still the main go to. Pre-reserve online and pay just 4,000W per day vs 8,000W when you show up. It’s really easy, just a form, pay on arrival. Fully fluent English staff and support.