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Stay Online with a Portable Hotspot

Resort WiFi can be flaky. Travelers who mix business with pleasure will want some reinforcement.
Hotspots keep you connected when traveling
Sometimes we just can’t completely disconnect while we’re on vacation. Shutterstock

Staying connected while traveling can be a challenge, but there are some ways that you can stay online even if you happen to be traveling off the grid. With so many different types of mobile hotspots to choose from, make sure you’re picking the one that’ll work best for what you’ll need it to do. And just because you’re traveling doesn’t mean you shouldn’t be able to get online wherever you are.

Sleek

Skyroam Solis X: WiFi Smartspot
Skyroam Solis X: WiFi Smartspot Amazon

While staying connected is important, there are hotspots out there that offer a number of other options. There are features like wireless data transfer and backup options, which can even be done without needing your computer. Of course, you’ll want to make sure it’s got all the other factors that make it easy to travel with, including portability and compactness. You’ll want to try out the features before heading into the wild, otherwise you risk finding out about an unforeseen compatibility issue between your devices.

Powerful

GlocalMe G4 4G LTE Mobile Hotspot
GlocalMe G4 4G LTE Mobile Hotspot. Amazon

If you need to stay connected regardless of where you end up around the globe, it’s important to get a hotspot that can meet those demands. Make sure the hotspot you get can still get you online regardless of where you are in the world. And, should you be traveling with a group, make sure it has the capability to keep everyone connected before it runs out of juice. Do a couple trial runs with the hotspot, if possible. It’s a good idea to a try out a few of your devices so you can test its speed and reliability ahead of time.

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Versatile

RAVPower FileHub, Travel Router AC750
RAVPower FileHub Travel Router. Amazon

Sometimes simply getting online isn’t enough, in which case there are much more elaborate options. This includes hotspots that can double as both a portable backup drives, but a remote-controlled camera, as well. Also, if safety is a concern (and it probably should be), look into the kind of security features it offers to keep your personal information safe.

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