The device is portable, almost the size of a smartphone. It can be charged and connect up to 5-10 devices (smartphone, ipad, laptop etc). It is travel friendly and very convenient to use. Some called it pocket wifi, some called it wifi egg.
Brought my laptop with me on the plane
source: Korea Telecom
I'm sure most frequent travellers are familiar with different telecommunication companies in Korea that offers rental of wifi device, such as Olleh KT, SK, pocket wifi, LG U+ etc. I personally opted for Olleh KT every time I need one because they have wide coverage and you can always look out for discount coupons when you want to book it online. However, the con of it is the huge sum of deposit that you have to pay when redeeming your device at the airport. The deposit amount is 200,000won (around RM770). You can get the deposit back when you return you wifi, which will probably be the last day of your trip when you head back to Incheon airport for your departure back home. This means that you won't be able to use that 200,000won throughout the trip and you have to fork our extra 200,000won for the deposit sum that you won't be able to spend.
Good news is that you can now rent the wifi device from Travel Recommends. They are located in KLIA2's arrival hall, inside Tune store. You can redeem it before your flight and use it as soon as you touch down in Korea. Other than Korea, you can also rent it for travel to Japan, Singapore, Taiwan, Indonesia, China, Hong Kong, Vietnam, Thailand, Australia, USA, Canada, Cambodia, Europe, Macau and India. How cool is that? If you are travelling to a few countries, they have different package to cater your needs too!
source: Travel Recommends
I have used the wifi device by Travel Recommends throughout my recent trip to South Korea and i was impressed by the device. They are offering the device at a lower rate compared to the one I used to rent in Korea. It costed 5,500won per day (around RM 21) but you can rent it from Travel Recommends for RM 15 per day!
You see how tiny it is compare to my large hands? haha
Travel Recommends needs no deposit sum. The wifi package also comes with a USB cable and universal adaptor. You can also rent a powerbank from them with extra charges.
At first I was worried about how good the connection will be because I have never used the device before. But I am glad I gave this a try! The connection was great even under subway tunnels and by the river. The battery also lasted longer than I thought and it can be recharge quickly. The wifi signal is always strong and it connects immediately.
Constantly in contact with friends and family while shopping
Not to mention, the device is around the size of a credit card and lighter than a a smartphone! It is thin and easy to carry around. You can put it in your purse, your pocket, your bag, anywhere!
Travel Recommends have a counter in KLIA2's arrival hall, inside Tune store. You can pick it up before your flight within a minute and your can drop it in the drop box when you return it. Check out the simple step by step tutorial on how to rent it below!
The wifi package I redeemed at KLIA
Travel to South Korea fuss-less and book your wifi device now from Travel Recommends here. Just fill up the details and receive your confirmation email. You can always chat them up offline and they respond promptly. Remember to check out the FAQ or contact them right away if you have any questions!
Email : hello@travelrecommends.com
Hotline : 1700819813
Enquiries and last minute orders: +60 12-3350541 (WhatsApp messages only)
Technical support: +60 10-3946177 (WhatsApp messages only)
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Very nice information about the pocket wifi in South Korea. It will be very helpful during the holiday in South Korea. The good internet access is really important and that's when we'll appreciate a pocket Wifi in our bag for emergency uses. Portable wifi rental service i is very helpful during the trip, at any point of time when we needed to find information online or just to simply upload a photo on the Instagram, we could just do it on the spot by a touch on the button of the pocket Wifi device. Keep sharing.
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