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Tiếng Việt When going abroad, using the Internet is one of the things that many Vietnamese people care about the most. To use the Internet comfortably abroad, there are 2 options: renting wifi or buying an international SIM card. Both methods have pros and cons that make many people hesitate. In this article, I will analyze whether to "rent Laxgo or buy a foreign SIM card" to help you make an easier choice.Differences between foreign SIM cards and Laxgo wifi>>>
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Laxgo rental pricesIs renting Laxgo wifi or buying a foreign SIM card more convenient? Even though international airports have SIM card counters, you will waste time looking for them. If you want to buy a SIM card abroad, you will need to go through procedures such as taking photos, registering information, providing your passport... and waiting to get the SIM card.
You also need to have good foreign language skills to communicate with the SIM seller, otherwise they might give you the wrong SIM card.
For example, if you want a 7-day SIM card but the seller gives you a 3-day one, that would be very annoying, wouldn't it?When renting Laxgo, you will communicate with Vietnamese people, so there will be no misunderstandings. The rental process is very simple, you just need to call and state your destination and travel dates. You receive and return the device in Vietnam, so it will not affect your travel time abroad. Moreover, shipping the device to your home is completely free.
Differences between foreign SIM cards and Laxgo wifi
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Laxgo rental pricesSIM cards have limits on usage days, account balance, and 4G/3G data. If you happen to run out, you have to top up your balance. You'll need to buy a top-up card from the network provider. You can use wifi for as many days as you want and only pay for the rental after returning to Vietnam. Unlimited 4G/3G data, no need to top up anything. If you travel to many countries, you will have to buy a SIM card for each country. It's tedious to waste time looking for a SIM store instead of enjoying your trip. Laxgo can be used in 190 countries, with free international roaming. Therefore, you can take it from one country to another with just one device.
When buying a SIM card, you will only get a user manual in a foreign language. You have to insert the SIM and configure APN for your phone to connect to the network of that country. With Laxgo, you just need to press a button to use it. It's much more convenient for the elderly.
The convenience of a SIM card is that you can make local calls. You can share with your travel group instead of having to stick together to use one wifi device.
When you buy a SIM card, you will only get an instruction manual in a foreign language. You have to install the SIM and set up the APN for your phone to connect to the country's network. With Laxgo, you just press a button to use it. Much more convenient for the elderly.
The convenience of this SIM card is that you can make phone calls in the host country. You can form groups to go out, instead of having to stay together to use one Wi-Fi hotspot.
Is renting Laxgo cheaper than buying a foreign SIM card?
The price of foreign SIM cards ranges from over one hundred to several hundred depending on the country. Some SIM cards with long usage times and large capacities can cost up to a million dong.
The rental price for Laxgo per day is around over one hundred thousand dong. Depending on the country you visit, the price will never exceed 300,000 VND.
Overall, the price of a SIM card will always be cheaper than renting Laxgo wifi. However, a SIM card can only be used with one phone. You can share the wifi via your phone, but the speed will be slow and unstable. If you travel with many people, the cost of SIM cards will increase as each person needs to buy one. Meanwhile,Laxgo travel wifiallows 5 devices to connect simultaneously. If you travel in a large group, the rental price per person is even cheaper than buying SIM cards, with better speed and capacity.
Furthermore, if you have remaining credit or data on your SIM card after returning from your trip, it's a waste. However, you have no way to control this. If you don't use it all, when you return to Vietnam, you can only discard the SIM card as it will expire anyway.
When you rent Laxgo wifi, you have complete control over this. You only pay for the days you use wifi from the device.
Although buying a SIM card doesn't require a deposit like renting, you still get your money back when you return the device, so it's not lost.
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So, should you rent Laxgo wifi or buy a foreign SIM card?
From the analysis and evidence above, you probably already know clearly whether to choose to rent Laxgo or buy a foreign SIM card. If you are traveling alone, understand technology, and have low internet needs, buy a SIM card. But if you want to use wifi comfortably and travel in a group, renting Laxgois a better choice.
