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 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.
| Price: $2.7 (3,300 KRW)/day ※Vat included.
| Data Plan: 1GB/day
2. KT Wifi Router
KT’s WiFi router also offers nationwide coverage, but the rental fee is relatively higher than average.
| Price: $7.3 (8,800 KRW)/day ※Vat included.
| Data Plan: Unlimited data
3. LG U+ Wifi
LG U+ is another major mobile operator in Korea but is less popular than SKT or KT because of its slower speed.
| Price: $3.7 (4,500 KRW)/day ※Vat excluded.
| Data Plan: Unlimited data
4. Pocket WiFi Korea
Pocket WiFi Korea offers two different types of portable WiFi router: Pocket WiFi Korea (LTE) and Pocket WiFi Seoul.
• Pocket WiFi Korea (LTE)
| Price: $5.99 (7.300 KRW)/day ※Vat excluded.
| Data Plan: 1GB/day
| Extra data fee: $0.02/MB
• Pocket WiFi Seoul
| Price: $1.99 (2,400 KRW)/day ※Vat excluded.
| Data Plan: 1GB/day
| Extra data fee: $0.02/MB
How to book with Trazy
Travelers to Seoul or Busan can book T mifi, a WiFi router provided by SKT, via Trazy.com.
After booking it online, follow the steps below:
1. Show your confirmation email with your passport and credit card (Visa/Master Card ONLY) to pick up the pocket wifi.
2. Your credit card(Visa/Master Card ONLY) will be held open for a security deposit upon pick-up. If you do not return the portable WiFi, 100,000 KRW will be charged from your credit card.
3. The rental fee is charged on a daily basis, not on an hourly basis. Choose the number of days on the booking page. For example, if you want to use the device from April 1 to April 5, choose “5” days.
*You can also rent a portable charger for free (airport pickup only), but 10,000 KRW will be charged if you lose it.
*4G/LTE data speeds will be offered up to 1GB per day. Once you have reached the 1GB limit per day, the data speed will be throttled to 5 Mbps (unlimited). The data speed will get back to the 4G/LTE speed at midnight (12:00am) every day.
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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