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.
| Price: $2.7 (3,300 KRW)/day ※Vat included.
| 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.
| 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 and its price is the same as KT’s Wifi router.
| Price: $7.3 (8,800 KRW)/day ※Vat excluded.
| 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
| Price: $8.99 (10,950 KRW)/day ※Vat excluded.
| Data Plan: Unlimited
| Free Power Bank rental included.
• Pocket WiFi Korea (LTE)
| Price: $5.99 (7,300 KRW)/day ※Vat excluded.
| Data Plan: 1GB/day
| Free Power Bank rental included.
• Pocket WiFi Seoul
| Price: $1.99 (2,400 KRW)/day ※Vat excluded.
| Data Plan: 1GB/day
| Seoul (Myeongdong, Dongdaemun & Gangnam area) coverage is very poor. Please rent LTE model if you are staying in those areas.
How to book with Trazy
Travelers to Seoul, Busan, Jeju Island, and Daegu 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, Eulgiro Branch (Myeongdong Area)
- 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
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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