TEP WIRELESS : Best portable Travel WiFi. All you need to Know

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What is TEP Wireless or Teppy/Pocket Wifi?

TEP Wireless or Teppy pocket wifi, MiFi, wireless dongle, global/mobile hotspot – Which works similarly to a wireless router at home. It creates a wireless hotspot, When turned on, which anyone in the vicinity can connect to, assuming they have the password. But, unlike a wireless router at your home, Teppy is small & portable doesn’t require any setup, cables or installation, and works seamlessly over the world. Simply turn on and connect! (it fits in your pocket)

How does Teppy actually connect worldwide? 

Teppy uses patented virtual SIM technology that seamlessly connects all over the world. When you power Teppy on, it will automatically figure out what country you are in and chooses the best network operator for you, via a bank of SIM cards it can access in the cloud. It will then connect to the data network of that operator. All this stuff happens discreetly in the background, so you never have to fuss with it.

What Devices can connect to Teppy?

Teppy works with any WiFi-enabled device, such as laptops smartphones tablets and anything else that can connect to WiFi. 

How to Use Teppy?

It's quite easy to use Teppy. Turn on the device using the button on the right (press and hold). you can see the network name and password when it's turned on. 

The network name will show up as an option in the WiFi networks on your phone or whatever device you’re using. You then select it and enter the password.

For what Countries Teppy is available?

The Teppy is available for the following destinations:

Europe: Albania, Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Monaco, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Russia, Serbia, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Turkey, Ukraine, United Kingdom, and Vatican.

Central America: Costa Rica, Ecuador, El Salvador, Guatemala, Guyana, Nicaragua, Panama, and Puerto Rico.

North America: Canada, Mexico, and United States.

Asia: Bangladesh, Cambodia, China, Hong Kong, India, Indonesia, Japan, Kazakhstan, Laos, Macao, Malaysia, Mongolia, Myanmar, Nepal, Pakistan, Philippines, Singapore, South Korea, Taiwan, Thailand, and Vietnam.

Oceania: Australia, Fiji, Guam, New Zealand, and Saipan.

Africa: Algeria, Angola, Egypt, Ghana, Kenya, Mauritius, Morocco, Nigeria, South Africa, Tanzania, Tunisia, and Zambia.

Caribbean Islands: Anguilla, Antigua and Barbuda, Aruba, Barbados, Bermuda, Bonaire, British Virgin Islands, Cayman Islands, Curacao, Dominica, Guadeloupe, Haiti, Jamaica, Martinique, Saint Kitts and Nevis, Saint Lucia, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, Trinidad and Tobago, and Turks and Caicos Islands.

South America: Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Peru, Suriname, Uruguay, and Venezuela.

Middle East: Bahrain, Iraq, Israel, Jordan, Kuwait, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, and United Arab Emirates.

What can you do with it?

Teppy provides access to internet only and does nothing other than that. You can use it to make video calls using Skype, WhatsApp audio or video or google voice or video. you cannot use to make regular voice calls. 

Pros : 

It works well in all types of places

It works well best on land and cities. As you have read above its prominent in many countries. you can use its wifi to text your friends or relatives. You can use it to find directions, reviews about a restaurant. It works the best in cities where network coverage is full. 

It has a long lasting battery power 

The battery is designed to last at least for 6 hours on a full charge while it's connected to one device. you can charge it overnight and use it the next day while you travel without any problems. The device can be charged via a USB or wall outlet (both cables included). You can also get an external battery pack if needed

It takes a lot of stress out of travellers

Have you ever worried about asking directions to a stranger during your travel? Thanks to Teppy you will no more be worried to do that. it's a device that provides wifi wherever you go. 

Gives a lot of peace of mind

You don't have to make pre-arrangement to your travel. you can book an uber on the go. you can use to book your flights anywhere the list goes on. It's made solely for solo travellers. 

Cons :

No coverage on cruise

Unless you’re close to land, your device will not work while you’re out in the sea or ocean cruising. But, the closer you get to land, the more likely your device will be able to pick up a signal and thus allow you to connect to the internet.  Note that, even if your cruise advertises mobile connectivity on board, it’s most likely satellite-based, and will therefore not work with Teppy.

It's slow to connect at times

It's slow to connect at times. The signal takes some time to come on. It may take up to 6-10 minutes to connect at low signal strength. This could make you a little impatient. When you reach the speed you will be browsing in a lower bandwidth at 3g speeds. make sure to choose your plans well. 

What's the cost of Teppy?

There are 2 option you can choose you can 

• Rent a Teppy – you can rent a Teppy for $8.95/day. This plan is good and serves best for short trips.
• Purchase a Teppy – you can buy a Teppy for $129.After which you can buy daily passes for $8/each. A daily pass gets you WiFi for 24 hours. This plan is ideal for frequent travellers. 

What will I get with rental or purchase?

The delivery will have 

• Teppy pocket WiFi device
• Global travel adapter
• Three instruction manuals for the Teppy, the global travel adapter, and support
• 24/7 support – if you need anything you can email, call, live chat, or send a Facebook message.

Final Verdict?

Despite its minor flaws, it can be a game changer for solo travellers. Travelling solo or with someone. Teppy will make all your travels easy to navigate. Wandering in the streets to find your hotel will now be made easier with this little device. Renting is a great way to test out  Teppy without committing to buying it. It’s also ideal if you don’t travel often. If you’re a digital nomad, then purchasing would serve you better in the long run. 

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