Portable WiFi & what it’s all about

We live in an age where we are accustomed to getting online 24 hours a day. Especially those travelling and working on the go, the need to get online has become the most prevalent requirement of them all. This is where a portable WiFi device comes into play! It’s no longer a futuristic or highflyer gadget. Its aim is to get you online, no matter where you are in the world and to keep you connected without breaking the bank. No more ridiculous roaming charges or an endless search for WiFi!

A few facts & stats

  1. WiFi attack on an open network can take less than 2 minutes
  2. More than half of all open WiFi networks are susceptible to abuse.
  3. 90% of people move between devices to accomplish a goal. Reaching customers on-the-go is more important than ever before. – Google Think Insights
  4. 99% of BYOD activities are comprised of; email, calendar, shopping, banking and social. – Forbes
  5. 94% of people cite WiFi as the most important amenity.
  6. By 2020, it is predicted that 24 billion devices will be connected to the internet. The vast majority will use some form of wireless for access. -Gigaom
  7. 60% of people can’t go without WiFi for more than 1 day! – Iconic display

There is easy and cost effective solution to some of the most challenging problems in today’s world of connectivity. You first need to know what you are dealing with to find what you’re looking for.

What is a portable WiFi device?

It’s a simple piece of hardware that allows you to be your own WiFi hotspot. What’s not so simple, is the technology inside. It lets you connect up to 5 devices at one time (phones, laptops, tablet’s, camera’s etc.) and enables you to create your very own private and secure WiFi network. The beauty of YRoam is that this connection can be found in 100+ countries worldwide and you simply pay one flat rate depending on the data bundle you choose. No more nasty roaming bills, unreliable connections or giving out your personal details to connect your hotel or café WiFi.

How does it work?

At YRoam, we use something called cloud-sim technology which allows us to keep you connected over a variety of networks depending on which country you are in. By procuring data with all major networks worldwide, your device is able to detect the strongest signal available in your area and seamlessly connect to any given network.

How reliable is it?

In a word; very!

Unlike many products on the market, YRoam is not tied to one network which means our devices will automatically switch between all available networks depending on signal strength. With 4G and 3G capabilities the device will always prioritize the networks depending on strength. As you know, some countries do not yet support a 4G network, our device quickly deciphers this and connects you to the next best thing, 3G. With download speeds of up to 150 mbps, unlimited data possibilities (so no throttling!), CCMP encryption protocol and up to 15 hours’ continuous use once fully charged, the YR4 boasts some of the best features offered anywhere on the market.

Please note we have provided a dictionary for some of the more ‘techy’ terms.

What can i use it for?

This light weight and easy-to-use device can be used for pleasure or business. Stay connected on email, boosting productivity. Keep up to date on any social media app or website. Use it in the car for navigating your next destination through Google Maps/Drive. Don’t forget the YR4 is also a power bank (6000mAh), which means you can charge your phone or tablet on the road!

The nitty gritty

For the full tech spec for our YRoam Portable Wifi Device click here.

Dodging High Roaming Costs

When you search data roaming on Google, the first two pages are almost full of ridiculous stories of roaming charges or how one can “dodge” these costs. Below we’ve compiled of a list of titles we found most entertaining and we were amazed to discovered that virtually none of these links gave users a solution to high roaming costs but merely give various work-arounds to avoid the problem! Although helpful, these can be very much dependant on which device you are using, which country you are travelling in, how much data you typically use and how long you need this precious data for.

Data Roaming

We’ll end that list there as the combination of using your mobile and travelling inherently brings bad luck it seems. But you get the idea! Did any of these ring true to you? If so, keep reading…

YRoam’s YR4 device is a portable WiFi device that provides a simple solution to combat every question you’ve ever had about roaming abroad.

  1. Travelling abroad? Turn on airplane mode until you are back in your home country.
  2. Choose a data bundle or your choice; UK, EU, US or worldwide and activate when you are ready.
  3. All Data Bundles are flat rate.
  4. Automatically connects to the best signal available. Not tied to one network and not reliant on a suspect Wi-Fi connection.
  5. Track data usage.
  6. Trace spend history.
  7. Connect up to 5 devices, no extra cost.
  8. Doubles as a power bank!
  9. No contracts.
  10. No buying different sim cards for different countries.
  11. Connection in 108 countries.
  12. Private and secure connection so you can breathe easy with sensitive information.

We’re not superstitious, but we’ll leave it at #12.

Introducing the YRoam blog

We decided to start a blog to cover all things travel, tech, business and leisure.
Even though we are “technically” a tech business… not all of us are IT experts. We’ve even made a jargon buster for ourselves and our readers to break down all the techy terms we hear and see everywhere these days. A ‘nerdictionary’ if you will…

We want to explore the world of technology and travel (and all the business in-between) in such a way that we can all relate too. Along the way, we are going to blow your mind with travel truths, epic gadgets you can’t live without and finally some transparency in this big world of networks we live in! Whether it’s your phone network, the never-ending search for a WiFi network, social networks or business networks.

In this blog, we will provide some simple solutions, suggestions and information to help you answer the endlessly frustrating questions relating to the internet, WiFi and the increasingly confusing rules of roaming.