{"id":3788,"date":"2020-08-27T07:00:47","date_gmt":"2020-08-26T21:00:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.letsbemates.com.au\/?p=3788"},"modified":"2025-02-26T11:39:16","modified_gmt":"2025-02-26T00:39:16","slug":"portable-wifi","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.letsbemates.com.au\/mate\/portable-wifi\/","title":{"rendered":"What is portable Wi-Fi and should you get it?"},"content":{"rendered":"

What is portable Wi-Fi, and how can it keep you connected?<\/span><\/h1>\nUpdated on 27 August 2021<\/em>\n

MATE does not provide portable Wi-Fi services however you can check out our home nbn internet<\/a><\/strong> plans and SIM-only 4G and 5G mobile plans<\/a><\/strong> for a more stable connection!<\/p>\n

We\u2019re<\/span> all spoiled with having the internet in our lives,<\/span> nearly every moment of <\/span>every day.<\/span> And yet, the<\/span> moment your Wi-Fi fails to connect is usually the moment <\/span>you<\/span> need it the most. <\/span>Whether you\u2019re at the grocery store and about to make a payment or checking important news updates or bank statements \u2014 the internet is something we rely on nearly 24\/7.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Otherwise known as mobile broadband, a <\/span>Wi-Fi<\/span> dongle or <\/span>portable Wi-Fi modem<\/span>, <\/span>a <\/span>portable Wi-Fi router<\/span>-modem<\/span> is <\/span>an affordable internet connection <\/span>that\u2019s small enough to hold <\/span>in the palm of <\/span>your<\/span> hands for extreme convenience. <\/span>To help<\/span> you choose the most suitable USB modem device at the best possible price<\/span> for your needs, our guide shares the best broadband pocket Wi-Fi plans to keep you online on the go<\/span>.<\/span><\/p>\n

So, what is portable Wi-Fi?<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Picture a home internet router or modem (like a<\/span> Wi-Fi <\/span>modem), but smaller. <\/span>Instead of cables and broadband plans, they use a SIM card and mobile data plans. This is pretty much <\/span>what a portable Wi-Fi modem is,<\/span> \u2014 you might even know it as a Wi-Fi dongle or mobile broadband!<\/span><\/p>\n

For anyone who travels, privacy is important.<\/span> A <\/span>portable Wi-Fi router<\/span>-modem or <\/span>Wi-Fi<\/span> dongle with a mobile broadband plan allows for a private connection with your data plans from anywhere in the world using just <\/span>a<\/span> single SIM <\/span>card.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

They offer more convenience than just business and leisure travel \u2014 they allow multiple<\/span> devices to connect with the same ease as at home, <\/span>helping you work, stream and game online if you live in an area where outages are common. You can enjoy<\/span> the extra convenience of roaming on your broadband plans <\/span>\u2014<\/span> hence the name mobile broadband.<\/span><\/p>\n

5 Advantages of portable WiFi or mobile broadband<\/h2>\n

Portable Wi-Fi<\/span> offers a flexible internet solution for users on the go. Here are 5 reasons why it\u2019s a popular choice:<\/span><\/p>\n

1. Easy to set up and use<\/b><\/h3>\n

A palm-sized router-modem is simple to operate. All you need is a SIM card and a charged device, and you\u2019re ready to go \u2014 provided you have an active data plan.<\/span><\/p>\n

2. Reliable connectivity (in the right locations)<\/b><\/h3>\n

For business travellers and remote workers, a stable internet connection is essential. A <\/span>portable Wi-Fi modem<\/span> mimics the speed of the available network, but keep in mind:<\/span><\/p>\n