Ryoko pocket WiFi: one connection for all your devices abroad
A small 4G hotspot that connects to local networks in around 175 countries and shares the connection with your phone, tablet and laptop. Here is how it works, what the data really costs, and who it is for.
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Staying online abroad is still more complicated than it should be
Roaming can be expensive outside your home zone, hotel and café WiFi is often slow or unsafe, and swapping SIM cards means a new number and a phone that must be unlocked.
A travel hotspot like Ryoko takes a different approach: one small device connects to a local mobile network and creates your own private WiFi. Everyone in your group connects to it, just like at home.
Three steps, no technical setup
Switch it on
Ryoko comes with a SIM card already inside. When you land, turn it on and it looks for a partner network in the country you are in.
Connect your devices
Join the Ryoko WiFi network with your phone, tablet or laptop, like any other WiFi. Several devices can share it.
Top up when needed
The device includes 500 MB of data to start. After that, you buy more data from the provider through their top-up or monthly plans.
What does Ryoko really cost?
Ryoko is not free unlimited internet. You pay once for the device, then for the data you use. That is normal for any mobile connection — but it is worth knowing before you buy.
Ryoko vs. roaming, eSIM and local SIM cards
| Your carrier’s roaming | Travel eSIM | Local SIM card | Ryoko hotspot | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Setup | Nothing to do | Install a profile on your phone | Buy on arrival, swap SIM | Switch on and connect |
| Share with several devices | Via phone hotspot (drains battery) | Via phone hotspot | Via phone hotspot | Yes, built for it |
| Keep your usual number | Yes | Yes | No | Yes (your phone keeps its SIM) |
| Phone requirements | None | eSIM-compatible phone | Unlocked phone | Any WiFi device |
| Cost model | Depends on your plan, can be high outside your zone | Pay per data pack | Pay per local plan | Device + data plans |
| Extra device to charge | No | No | No | Yes |
General comparison. Coverage, speed and prices depend on the country, the network and the plan you choose.
Who is Ryoko for?
- Families and groups who want one shared connection
- Travellers visiting several countries in one trip
- People with a laptop or tablet that has no SIM slot
- Anyone who prefers not to use public WiFi
Maybe not for you if you…
- Only travel inside a zone where your phone plan already includes roaming
- Travel alone and only need data on your phone (an eSIM may be simpler)
- Need internet on a plane or far out at sea (no mobile network there)
- Do not want another device to charge
The good and the less good
What we like
- Works in many countries without changing SIM cards
- One connection for the whole family or team
- Your phone keeps its own SIM and number
- Private WiFi instead of public hotspots
What to keep in mind
- Data is paid separately after the included 500 MB
- Speed depends on the local network where you are
- One more device to carry and charge
- Offers and prices vary by country
Frequently asked questions
Do I need to buy a SIM card for Ryoko?
No. A SIM card is already included in the device and comes with 500 MB of data to get started. You top it up with the provider's data plans.
Is internet included forever?
No. The device is a one-time purchase, but data is paid separately after the included 500 MB, through top-up or monthly plans.
How many devices can I connect?
Several devices can connect at the same time, such as phones, tablets and laptops. The more devices use it, the faster the data allowance is used.
Does Ryoko work on a plane or a cruise ship?
It needs a mobile network. On a plane in flight or far out at sea there is usually no network, so it will not work there. It can work in ports and near the coast.
Can I use Ryoko at home too?
Yes, it works wherever there is a supported mobile network, for example as a backup connection. Data use is counted the same way.
Where can I buy Ryoko?
Our link takes you to the official Ryoko offer. The device price, bundles and data plans are shown there before you pay.
Travelling soon?
Check the current Ryoko offers and data plans for your country on the official website.
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