The need to stay connected is becoming an essential in travel nowadays: from simply updating family and friends on
Whatsappp, to posting on
Instagram, updating your
Facebook status, and even using it to google for your directions and find shops or the nearest attraction.
So this time for a short trip to
Bangkok, I decided on
Pocket Wifi Thai - a company which offers collection and return of the WiFi device at the
Suvarnabhummi Airport or your accommodation (now what is what I call convenience)!
What is Pocket WiFi Thai?
Pocket Wifi Thai offers nationwide coverage in
Thailand, allowing you to access the internet on the go, wherever you are. It’s a compact modem and router in one, and small enough to take with you. In addition, you can stay connected with up to 5 compatible devices during your travels in
Thailand. A fully charged battery lasts around 5 hours (cables for USB outlet or a wall outlet are provided).
You can rent the
4G device, with maximum speed of 100 mbps for
USD$6.95 (about
S$9.70) per day. You can read more at the
FAQS.
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| Update 5 April 2017: The pricing is now USD$5.25 (about S$7.30) per day! |
How to Rent?
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| Booking a device is pretty easy. Just select a device. |
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| Than select your dates |
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| And finally make payment! I got the 4G device. |
Do note that US$50 will be taken as a deposit. It will be refunded to your credit card within 24-48 hours after your Pocket WiFi device is returned.
Once the payment has been made, a confirmation email will be sent to your mailbox. All that's left is to collect the device at Suvarnabhummi Airport or your accommodation in Thailand.
Note: Collection at the Suvarnabhumi Airport is available from 07:00am to 11:00pm daily. So if you arrive before or after the operation hours, do choose the hotel pickup option.
TravelBytez Review of Pocket WiFi Thai
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| Collection is at B1 at the WiFi Bank Station. |
Collection: When we landed at
Suvarnabhummi Airport, we made our way to the B1 level where the
WiFi Bank Station is located. Walk towards the direction of the city rail link, past the
Information Centre, and you would be able to easily find the
WiFi Bank Station.
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| Collection of the device was hassle free. Just produce your confirmation letter and viola... |
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| Pocket WiFi Thai 4G Device |
The service staff at the counter was a friendly girl. She addressed our questions about the return of the device at the hotel and gave us an pre-paid envelope.
Usage: Connection was stable and it was very useful (i.e. Google Map and updating Instagram) when we were out and about in Bangkok. We had 3 devices connected and there were no major issue, connection was smooth and did not drop. Although the battery only lasts about 5 hours on a full charge, it was more than enough because really ... between all that eating and shopping, we did not use up the battery that much. 😂 However, you think you might need more battery juice, bringing along your own power bank should resolve that issue.
Return: Return of the device was arranged to be returned at the hotel. The process was simple and fuss free. All we had to do was to place the device into the envelope that
Pocket WiFi Thai had provided us upon collection. So when it was time to check out of
Glow Pratunam Hotel, all we did was return the envelope (with the device inside) at the hotel counter, and we left for the airport.
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| Place the device into the envelope and pass it to your hotel counter. Returning is such a breeze! |
- Collection
- Connection Stability
- Price
- Battery Life
- Return
- Service / Communication
Verdict: Recommended! 👍👍 The service is prompt and communication (via email) was efficient. Collection and return of the device at the hotel is also a plus point. The only downside would be the short battery lifespan of about 5 hours. If the device could last longer (i.e. about 8 hours or so), it would be even better! But in this day and age of technology, who doesn't have a power bank? 😊 So if you are looking for convenience and a stable connection when you are in
Bangkok, you can consider
Pocket Wifi Thai.
For the best deal, do regularly check out the Pocket Wifi Thai website (they might update their prices) OR Trazy for discounts.
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