Staying connected has never been so important, even on holidays! We need internet to keep in touch with our friends or family, to look for directions, to share our travel moments, and the list goes on.
One of the travel-woes that we can all relate to is not having stable internet while traveling. The following are some suggestions on how to stay connected while traveling in Iceland. Read and find out what are the pros & cons for each method.
1. Data Roaming
Data roaming is by far the most traditional way but also the most expensive way to have internet access while abroad. The good thing is you can continue using your phone in a foreign country without worrying about communication issues. However, you won’t be that happy once you get home and see the numbers on your phone bill. That’s why people call it “Bill shock". Be careful!
Data roaming is a simple way to stay connected. Yet, the roaming fee can be horrifyingly high.
2. Buy a Local SIM Card
Getting a SIM Card is a cheaper way compared to data roaming. You can get it at the airport or any other local phone shops. Usually, you can choose from various data plan depending on your usage. There’s a downside, though. By removing your old SIM card, you may lose all your contacts, meaning you can’t reach your friends/families and vice versa. It could be a hassle for travelers.
SIM is another alternative but it can create more fuss if you become unreachable.
3. Connect with Public Hotspots
Staying connected using public hotspots in cafes, restaurants, or stations is probably what most travelers would do nowadays. This is only convenient if you are inside the building. What happens when you are constantly on the move?
In addition, we’ve heard so many cases, which people’s personal data got stolen or abused while surfing the internet using public wifi.
Public wifi hotspot has its limitation. And it’s not safe when it comes to personal data protection.
4. Rent a Pocket WiFi
If you’d like to stay connected on a cheap, convenient, safe, and stable basis when traveling in Iceland renting a Europe Pocket WiFi is your best option. If you haven’t heard of Pocket WiFi before, read “What’s a Pocket WiFi” to learn more about it.
Pocket WiFi is the new trend for staying connected while traveling!
You can now rent a Pocket WiFi for Europe from $3.90/day and enjoy 700MB of data usage every day. Enjoy secure internet everywhere in Iceland and share your Europe WiFi with up to 10 people to lower the costs. There’s no need to worry about the contract, either. You pay only for the days you are using the Pocket WiFi! That’s a bargain!
Read here for more details on renting a Pocket WiFi for Europe.
If you will be traveling to more than one European country and need more data, the Europe 42 Countries Pocket WiFi will be your perfect choice. Choose from 700MB, 1500MB, 3000MB data plan.
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