Talk:MIFIs/@comment-92.98.88.7-20161212082822

I have been using a Personal Hotspot/Pocket WiFi/MiFi while traveling for several years now. I find them ideal for the modern, connected world of travel. I don't quite understand why they are not more popular. They are not crazy expensive. I understand that people buy local sim cards for their mobile phone, but I need to be able to receive calls and texts from 'home' while I'm away. Don't most people?

Anyway, I have had several personal hotspot units, from Huawei and ZTE, and using 3G and now 4G/LTE networks. I rely on these units heavily for not only my mobile phone connection, but also for my laptop, my tablet, and also for my wife and friends I may be travelling with. I'm always on the look out for new and improved models.

I have yet to find the perfect unit. My go-to these days is one from Huawei, but the battery generally only lasts for about 9 hours. The ZTE one has great battery life, but lacks many international frequencies.

So, I'm wondering if other users of this fantastically useful and helpful wiki have personal insights regarding using different hotspot units, or if anyone is aware of another website, forum or wiki where this technology is discussed.

Cheers and happy travels!