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The best solution for travelers: what is a portable wifi hotspot?

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If you have decided to take a good vacation or just travel for a while, you will be thinking about how to adapt your life for this trip. There is an element that we always need or that, for many, is essential in their lives, the internet. For those who work online, they need a solution to access the Internet from wherever they are at that moment. But if this is not your case, you may be interested in communicating with others, watching movies at night, etc.

What is a portable wifi hotspot for?

Portable WiFi is a way to connect to the Internet through a 4G or 5G router. This type of device has been with us for years and allows us to connect to WiFi through a data rate. That is, we insert a SIM card inside the 4G or 5G router and it creates a wireless network from which we can connect different devices without relying on fiber optics or ADSL.

However, we must bear in mind that, if we are going to use it while traveling outside our country of origin, we must review the roaming conditions. In this case, if it is through the European Union, we can offer you a roaming solution without any extra cost. The use of portable WiFi has many benefits as we will see later.

And, if you are wondering what advantage it has, the truth is that we can use them anywhere without the need for a fixed installation. On a trip, in a flat where you only stay for a month and you don’t want to install fiber, in a vacation apartment, in hotels…

Routers

There are many types of 4G or 5G routers, but they all work the same: we insert the previously contracted card with the rate we want. Once it is inside, a wireless network is simply created to which we can connect from the mobile phone, from the Smart TV, from the tablet or from the computer. They allow several devices connected simultaneously and the speed and amount of data will depend on the rate you have contracted in your specific case.

In addition, there are different models of routers… There are them with dongle or USB stick format that we have been using for decades and that do not need to be connected to the current, but simply connect it to the USB port of your computer to create WiFi. On the other hand, there are plug-in routers that work like the usual ones, but without any type of network cable or any connection beyond being connected to the current. Inside, the SIM card that allows us to connect to the wireless network. We can transport these to vacation homes, hotels or even to connect from a train that has a plug. Just plug in and go.

Finally, another common model for portable WiFi is wireless routers. A small 5G modem that we take anywhere and that allows us to connect to the Internet wirelessly on a trip, for example. They have a battery that allows them to be used without connecting to the current or to any USB.

How to use a portable wifi hotspot?

Turn on the portable Hotspot and you will be connected to the Internet in seconds.

Everyone can do it. But if you like to know how it works, here are the basic details:

  • The hotspot connects to a mobile phone network to get internet access.
  • At the same time the hotspot creates a secured WiFi network. Then, any device that connects to the portable hotspot is able to access the internet.
  • The access to the hotspot is protected by a WiFi password.

Mobile wifi hotspot?

Use a mobile as a router. In the event that you have an old mobile phone at home, we can always choose to use it as a portable router instead of having to buy one, as we have just mentioned. The best thing about this alternative is that, whether it’s an iPhone or an Android, we can use it to share mobile data, that is, give Internet to other devices, whether it’s a tablet, computer or television.

It will be a good idea to buy a SIM card with a large number of GB and roaming to insert it and from which we can share the Internet with other devices. To do this, we must follow a series of steps:

• On Android: Settings> Networks and Internet/Connections> WiFi Zone> press again on WiFi Zone> Activate switch.

• From an iPhone: Settings > Mobile data > Personal hotspot > Turn on Allow others to connect.

Advantages of the portable Wifi Hotspot:

For any wifi device: provides Internet connection to WiFi devices: Phone, Tablet, Computer …you name it, it works perfectly.

High data volume: we offer you up to 400GB/ month. With 10 GB you can surf the Internet, listen songs, stream or standard-definition video / video call.

Shareable: connect multiple devices simultaneously. Provide Internet access to your friends and family during your vacations in Spain or in Europe.

Fast Speed: we give you super fast Internet speed. Enjoy internet with up to 50Mbps download speed.

Do not surpirse: No extra charges in your invoice.

The best options for faster internet when traveling

Tiekom offers you a multitude of connectivity options for when you are traveling or enjoying your second home in Spain. These services can be from a SIM of up to 400GB with an exclusive plan to connect to the internet and with roaming, an unlimited 4G/5G router, etc.

Visit our website. where you can find all the information about our company and our services or contact us by email: sales@tiekom.com In all cases we will be happy to help you!

Ways to get faster internet while traveling

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We’ve all heard stories of people who’ve gone away on a trip and then returned home to a huge bill thanks to their mobile phone roaming on data networks when they’re away.

The good news is, this doesn’t have to be you. There are lots of options for getting internet access when you travel.

In this article we want to help guide you through the options available to you when you travel for getting online.

This will include options for getting online on your mobile phone, as well as on any other devices you might have with you, including tablets and laptops. We will cover options that work for a variety of travel styles.

This guide will focus purely on internet access while travelling, rather than texting or calling, although some of the solutions below will also work for texting and calling.

How to get faster internet when traveling

The nomadic lifestyle has always had an attractive vibe around it, providing people with an adventurous mindset on the road since time immemorial. Eventually, as the technology improved, it became possible to embrace your inner wanderer without sacrificing the career. In particular, the ability to get reliable Internet on the road from virtually any corner of the world gave birth to a new phenomenon known as a digital nomad – someone who is working remotely with satellite Internet.

Wifi connections

The Best Options for Internet Access when Traveling.

Below are all the options you have for getting online when traveling abroad. These cover a wide range of options and we think at least one of these options should work for you!

  • Contract a SIM with calls, data and that includes roaming.
  • Buy a data SIM with many GB and roaming.
  • Air Fiber service.

You can use your mobile provider but it is possible that in your plan you do not have the roaming service contracted in other countries and you have additional costs on your bill. Another disadvantage of using your mobile provider: Even if your provider supports it, speeds may not be as fast as you would get with the other solutions, due to throttling by your provider.

Buy a sim card at your destination

Depending on the country you are traveling to, you might find the most cost-effective way to get online when you travel is to purchase a SIM card for your device for the country you are traveling to.

You can either do this on arrival, or in some cases, you can buy the SIM card before you leave – such as this option for travelers traveling to Spain from other countries. If you want to benefit from this service, write us an e-mail at sales@tiekom.com and we will be happy to offer you the most convenient option based on your needs.

Once you have the SIM card in your phone, you can just use this for your data needs.

If your device is unlocked, then you will be able to put any SIM card that you like into it. This has the advantage that you’ll be able to get the maximum speeds available in that country as the provider will be local, and you’ll also generally be able to do things like tether other devices to your handset.

For trips where you are hopping across many countries we recommend another service that is being increasingly demanded by our customers, data sim card with a large amount of GB. We currently have two types of data sim card with 400 or 300GB and roaming in zone 1 (Europe) in case you want to move outside of Spain and continue enjoying a high-speed internet service for your family. You can use this sim card in a mifi router to share the internet in your apartment, motorhome or wherever you want, you can also use it from a device such as a mobile phone, tablet, etc…

Mobile Hotspot

A mobile hotspot is a standalone device which connects to a cellular network for data, and creates a local WiFi hotspot that you can connect your devices to.

This lets you get all your devices online (handy if you have multiple people traveling together!), and means you don’t have to worry about unlocking your phone.

However, if data and ease of use is what you are after, and you have multiple devices that you want to connect (if you’re traveling as a couple or family for example), then these can be a cost effective and very easy to use option.

If you already have a Router traveling, for example, in a Caravan through Spain and other countries, we recommend our 300GB data SIM with roaming.

Here more information about its features:

• Speeds up to 150MB

• 300GB per month

• Roaming in EU (zone 1)

• 4G and 5G coverage

• FREE activation fee and no commitment to remain

•Monthly fee €39.90

Use a SIM with data, calls and roaming

Advantages of using a roaming SIM: is usually a really simple option that will let you get online quickly and easily at high speeds.

Tiekom has several international plans that are completely adapted to your needs

Discover our plans and choose the one that best suits you. No hidden surprises and no unexpected bills.

The best mix of minutes and data to call abroad without hidden costs and with unlimited calls to Spain.

All of our international plans include 600 min. On international calls

Enjoy the best offer of GB, unlimited national calls to landlines and mobiles in Spain, 600 minutes to international landlines and mobiles.

Without commitment to remain or set up costs.

With the best prices and the best network coverage in Spain

Do not worry about where you are in Spain, we have national coverage guaranteeing the best call quality and data reception.

You can use your Tiekom line abroad

All the plans include roaming in zone1 (EU and EE.UU) so you can stay connected when traveling outside of Spain.

Another service that we recommend for your holidays in Spain is Air Fiber: if you are in Spain for more than a week, we recommend our AirFiber service. It is a 4G unlimited router with the following features:

• Speeds up to 150MB

• Vodafone 4G coverage

•Monthly fee €44.90 (VAT included)

• Set-up fee + Router + delivery: €50 (VAT included)

• No penalty for not returning the router

• No commitment to remain

The best options for faster internet when traveling

Tiekom offers you a multitude of connectivity options for when you are traveling or enjoying your second home in Spain. Our goal is to offering them the best service and the best offers so that you feel at home and do not have to worry about anything, just enjoy.

Why Tiekom?

1.- It is the only telecommunications company, content and other services designed to suit you, depending on your needs and in your language.

2.- Tailored attention, in your language and with a vocation to help and service our customers.

3.- We are specialists in expats and their needs and concerns.

4.- With Tiekom you will not find closed packages, so you can choose the combination you want.

5.- Finally, also mention that the registration process is easy, clear, fast, and simple.

You can find all the information about our company and our services on the Tiekom website or by email: sales@tiekom.com In all cases we will be happy to help you!