Stay connected in Korea by renting a Pocket WiFi, or a WiFi Egg!
As Korea is one of the most well developed IT countries, you can easily get WiFi in any store, especially in the cafes.
But if you want more safe and fast access to WiFi networks at all times, then renting a portable WiFi router, a pocket WiFi or Wifi Egg, is perfect for you.
Renting a Pocket WiFi in Korea
Most pocket Wi-Fi rentals in Korea can be paid for in advance online.
After you book online, you can simply pick up the device at different locations, including airports (Incheon Intl. Airport/Gimhae Intl. Airport/Gimhae Intl. Airport/Daegu Intl. Airport/Jeju Intl. Airport), and return it afterward.
If you want to buy it instead of renting it, you will need an Alien Registration Card (ARC), which is an ID card for foreigners staying in Korea.
| Rent your WiFi Egg online here.
All about Pocket WiFi rental service in Korea
There are a number of companies in Korea that offer pocket WiFi rental service: SKT, KT, LG U+, and Pocket WiFi Korea.
1. SK telecom WiFi Egg – SKT T mifi
T mifi is a 4G/LTE Pocket WiFi from SK Telecom, the largest wireless operator in Korea. You can enjoy a nationwide 4G/LTE data at high speed.
| Data Plan: Unlimited Data
2. KT Wifi Router
KT’s WiFi router also offers nationwide coverage, but the rental fee is relatively higher than average.
| Data Plan: Unlimited data
3. LG U+ Wifi
LG U+ is another major mobile operator in Korea and its price is the same as KT’s Wifi router.
| Data Plan: Unlimited data
4. Pocket WiFi Korea
Pocket WiFi Korea offers three different types of portable WiFi router: Pocket Wifi Korea Unlimited, Pocket WiFi Korea (LTE) and Pocket WiFi Seoul.
• Pocket WiFi Korea Unlimited
| Data Plan: Unlimited
| Free Power Bank rental included.
• Pocket WiFi Korea (LTE)
| Data Plan: 1GB/day
| Free Power Bank rental included.
• Pocket WiFi Seoul
| Data Plan: 1GB/day
| Seoul (Myeongdong, Dongdaemun & Gangnam area) coverage is very poor. Please rent LTE model if you are staying in these areas.
How to book with Trazy
Travelers can book T mifi, a WiFi router provided by SKT via Trazy.com.
Pick up & Return Locations:
- Seoul: Incheon Intl. Airport Terminal 1 & 2, Gimpo Intl. Airport, Gangnam Branch, Gangbyeon Branch
- Suwon
*The following locations are temporarily N/A.
- Busan
- Busan: Gimhae Intl. Airport
- Daegu: Daegu Intl. Airport
- Jeju Island: Jeju Intl. Airport, Jeju Ferry Passenger Terminal
All About 4g/LTE Portable Wifi (T mifi):
- Coverage: Nationwide (everywhere in South Korea)
- Wifi Connection: 2.4 GHz/5GHz support
- Upload Speed: Up to 50 Mbps
- Download Speed: Up to 150 Mbps
- Connect up to 3 devices (for optimum speed)
- Display: 0.9-inch PMOLED black and white display
- Dimensions: 6cm (width) / 10cm (length)
- Battery Life: About 12 hours on a single full charge (2800mA)
- Pocket Wifi Package: T mifi, a charger, and a small bag
For Long-Term Users
If you are planning a long-term stay in Korea, simply rent portable wifi with the special 30-day unlimited data plan!
How to set up a WiFi connection
Once you receive your WiFi Egg, follow the steps below to set up and connect to a WiFi with your device!
- Turn on the WiFi Egg.
- Search for a WiFi network on an available smartphone or PC.
- Select searched SSID.
- Enter the KEY (the network password) accurately.
- Now you’re connected!
Go ahead and rent a Pocket WiFi to stay connected when you are traveling around Korea!
For more travel information and the best things to do in South Korea, visit Trazy.com, Korea’s #1 Travel Shop.
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Hello, would you like to help me regarding sim card registration information? I want to know that how many no of sim cards are registered on my ID ? would you like to help me how to know about this? from where i can get the information?
Hi Mamoon,
According to the law in Korea, only 1 sim card with a voice plan can be registered on your ID.
You can use a Korean phone number only for up to 90 days. If you need to use it for more than 90 days, you may need to have an ARC issued or buy another sim card with a different number once the original one is expired.
We hope this helps you.
Thank you.
Hi! I have my ARC. How/where can I buy a wifi egg instead of renting it? Thank you!