WiFi rental pickup in HKT return to BKK?
Jan 24, 2020, 10:11 am
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WiFi rental pickup in HKT return to BKK?
Haven't been able to confirm this from searching online, but is it possible to rent a pocket wifi at HKT and return the device when leaving Thailand out of BKK? If so, are there any specific companies recommended that allow this?
Thanks in advance
Thanks in advance
Jan 24, 2020, 4:59 pm
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Most people would probably utilize a local SIM, with a mobile data package, in their mobile phone, and then use that as a hotspot. (Some mobile data packages include WiFi. There are also a few prepaid WiFi suppliers: 3BB and True. I guess it would be ideal if you could share your application requirements - number of devices, usage, etc. - , as there may be a number of potential solutions.)
But if you don't have a mobile phone then this won't work, obviously.
Maybe check with Klook? Looks to be pricey, and not sure about an open-jaw?
https://www.klook.com/activity/16446-4g-wifi-thailand/
But if you don't have a mobile phone then this won't work, obviously.
Maybe check with Klook? Looks to be pricey, and not sure about an open-jaw?
https://www.klook.com/activity/16446-4g-wifi-thailand/
Last edited by transpac; Jan 24, 2020 at 6:37 pm
Jan 25, 2020, 7:02 am
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Just get a local SIM, use it as a mobile hotspot. AIS offers 32GB/month data plans for about $3/month. Talk/text extra. Speed fast enough to stream video in most locations.
Add to that, WiFi is also available everywhere here - nearly all of it free.
Add to that, WiFi is also available everywhere here - nearly all of it free.
Jan 25, 2020, 9:25 am
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Are you sure that is correct? I am not an expert, as I have global roaming with T-mobile, but I think internet packages for "unlimited" data run about 100 baht ($3) a day with local SIMs.
Jan 25, 2020, 10:12 am
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I'm not interested in a local SIM, looking for a wifi hotspot rental , e.g. like those offered by Klook. Just can't seem to find a service that advertises open-jaw pick up and drop off.
I managed to do this without issue in Japan last year, hoping the same service is available in Thailand. I guess I will just enquire when I turn up in Phuket rather than booking in advance.
I managed to do this without issue in Japan last year, hoping the same service is available in Thailand. I guess I will just enquire when I turn up in Phuket rather than booking in advance.
Jan 25, 2020, 3:22 pm
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Isn't this what you want? Pick it up from the Smile counter at HKT and drop it off at the Smile counter at BKK.
https://www.klook.com/activity/16446-4g-wifi-thailand/
It's the same link transpac posted in post 2 in this thread. I guess you have to ask them about the open jaw thing?
-David
https://www.klook.com/activity/16446-4g-wifi-thailand/
Pick up and drop off your portable WiFi device at a 24 hour counter located in either the Suvarnabhumi Airport, Don Muang International Airport or HKT International Airport
It's the same link transpac posted in post 2 in this thread. I guess you have to ask them about the open jaw thing?
-David
Last edited by LIH Prem; Jan 25, 2020 at 3:34 pm
Jan 25, 2020, 5:01 pm
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I'm not interested in a local SIM, looking for a wifi hotspot rental , e.g. like those offered by Klook. Just can't seem to find a service that advertises open-jaw pick up and drop off.
I managed to do this without issue in Japan last year, hoping the same service is available in Thailand. I guess I will just enquire when I turn up in Phuket rather than booking in advance.
I managed to do this without issue in Japan last year, hoping the same service is available in Thailand. I guess I will just enquire when I turn up in Phuket rather than booking in advance.
As tourists can easily get SIMs here in Thailand, MiFi rentals really aren't a thing. I'm actually amazed KLOOK offers such a thing. (Local Thai providers do still offer MiFi rental for use outside of Thailand.)
Hotspotting is a free feature here in Thailand. Typical tourist SIM packages run 299 baht/8 days/15GB/free on-net calls, or 599 baht/15 days/30 GB. Obviously a phone or foreign MiFi unit would need to support the local Thai frequencies.
Jan 25, 2020, 5:23 pm
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Yes. I have that exact package on my phone. 100 baht per month, 32GB data. (Talk/text extra.)
Jan 25, 2020, 6:06 pm
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Not something I'd necessarily recommend to the average tourist. Challenging to find, manage/top-up, understand. Speed capped at 4 Mbps (in this case), promotion good for months 2-12, first month included in the 139 baht SIM package price.
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Jan 28, 2020, 11:00 am
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Isn't this what you want? Pick it up from the Smile counter at HKT and drop it off at the Smile counter at BKK.
https://www.klook.com/activity/16446-4g-wifi-thailand/
It's the same link transpac posted in post 2 in this thread. I guess you have to ask them about the open jaw thing?
-David
https://www.klook.com/activity/16446-4g-wifi-thailand/
It's the same link transpac posted in post 2 in this thread. I guess you have to ask them about the open jaw thing?
-David
So open jaw looks to be no issue, even though there is no option for it when you book online.
Feb 21, 2020, 4:25 am
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Just to follow up, picked up Wi-Fi router from ‘Smile’ counter upon arrival at HKT. Comes with case and backup power pack. Daily rental is about $8usd, and I’m able to return it to any major Thai airport. So far works great all over Phuket.