Tag: data roam

Singapore’s 4th Telco (Circles.Life) to offer affordable mobile data plan and unlimited WhatsApp | Good deals, Singapore

Digital telco operator Circles.Life has officially announced the launch of its new 4G service in Singapore on 5th May 2016. Circles.Life is a brand under Liberty Wireless, which last signed an agreement with incumbent M1 Ltd to utilise its network. Circles.Life is clearly aimed at the younger, savvy and data-hungry crowd seeking for more options than what the existing big…

Internet access worldwide with no frustrations of swapping local sim cards for frequent travellers | IT Gadget Review

Hong Kong uCloudlink Network Technology Ltd as just released the first global 4G data roaming Pocket Wifi — GLocalMe G2 on Sept. 23 2015. The 4G Pocket Wifi through its ‘Cloud SIM Card’ technology, enable users to avoid paying hefty roaming fees when they travel abroad on business or vacation. The device features free roaming, advanced smart UI and worldwide SIM-FREE Internet…

Prepaid data roaming in Australia Melbourne | Travel IT Guides

As usual, having access to cellular data roaming in the country of visit is important to traveller like myself. In the recent trip, I have managed to subscribe and try out Optus 4G prepaid data sim card plans. Getting the prepaid cards is very straightforward as the retail store is located opposite the exit of the international arrival hall. Contact…

Data Roaming in Kuala Lumpur (KL) | Surf with Local Telco Sim Card (HotLink) | Travel Tips

Of all the Asean countries where I have travelled to out of Singapore, KL by far, is one of the better places which offers no-frills access to pre-paid data sim card.The challenge to some frequent travellers like myself is to be stressed out by the thoughts of escalated telco bills when one is roaming in a foreign country. Though some…

Data Roaming in Thailand (Bangkok, Phuket) | Pre-paid mobile data card | IT Guide

In my last trip to Thailand (Bangkok), I was surprised to discover that the micro sim version of the pre-paid data card is not readily available at the Bangkok Airport. Added to the frustration is the lack of free wireless in the airport as the local regulations require all visitors to obtain login user ID & password by registering their…

Data Roaming in Indonesia (Jakarta, Bali) | Pre-paid mobile voice overseas sim card | IT Guide

Unlike some other countries, getting connected to internet on your mobile devices for short term tourists like me can be pretty challenging. Firstly, there is limited documentation on how to establish mobile data services using an Indonesia prepaid card. For my latest trip, I have managed to be data connected using Telkomsel pre-paid data card. Here is a quick guide:…

Data Roaming in Macau and Hong Kong | Pre-paid mobile data cards | IT Guides

For IT folks like myself, mobile data connectivity is a necessity especially when you are traveling to Hong Kong or Macau. Fortunately, there are a few prepaid mobile cards vending machine when you exit out of the Macau Ferry Terminal. Personally, I chose ‘3 Wireless’ provider due to my good experience with the data coverage in my previous trip. Do…