WiFi versus The World: What Affects Your Connection?

We’ve all experienced a connection interruption. In the middle of a video chat, uploading a photo, or even searching for an answer to a question online, the internet slows down or disconnects completely. It’s a hassle to have to wait for the connection to return or reboot the connection altogether when you don’t control the…read more

How to Find the Best Portable WiFi Overseas

Stop and think for a moment: when was the last time you used your cell phone to actually make a call? Our phones are no longer just to make calls; they’re there to check email, review documents, peruse social media, share silly videos, and so much more. Even if you aren’t using your smartphone to…read more

What is Travel WiFi and Why Does It Matter?

We all travel to some extent. Others more than most. A major factor in where or how someone travels can be the internet connection. What happens when you arrive and you want to let your loved one know you made it safe? You send a text, email, or SMS. What if the internet connection is…read more

Will My Travel WiFi Router Work Overseas?

These days, the internet is such a heavily integrated part of our lives that we don’t even think about how frequently we go online for something or another. After all, most of us use the internet daily for work or school, but that doesn’t account for the fun and frivolous things we choose to use…read more

How Do I Use WiFi for Business Travel?

Do you travel for business? Do you constantly have to purchase a SIM card, a pay-as-you-go phone, or pay outrageous roaming or international fees during your trip? There is another option, one more cost effective and easier to use than the alternatives. What if you could fit a portable WiFi modem in your pocket for…read more

Travel WiFi – take the internet with you

When we travel, there are a few necessities we expect: food, water, shelter, transportation, and the internet. The ability to connect with the tap of a button or stroke of a few keys has revolutionized the globe. So why has internet connectivity lagged behind for so long? WiFi offers limited access in the sense of…read more

Making International Calls: WiFi Hotspots and Other Options

When you’re away from home for an extended period of time, one of the first things most of us miss is how easy it is to communicate with family and friends when at home. It goes without saying that we miss the people we care about, but when you have to jump through a dozen…read more

Which is the Best Portable WiFi Option?

When spring rolls around again after a long and dreary winter, kids and college students everywhere flock outdoors to bask in the sunshine. Unfortunately for most of us, we can’t actually take our work outside with us, or we would do the same. But what if we could? Think about it for a moment: a…read more

Travel Tips: Saving Money on Overseas Internet With Travel WiFi Router

Do you dream of traveling to far off places and experiencing new cultures? You’re definitely not alone! No matter where your dreams take you—the vineyards of France or the pristine beaches of Tahiti—there are what feels like a million and two details to sort out before you can get to the enjoyment and adventure. Even…read more

Welcome to the Sapphire Mobile Hotspot Blog!

Most of us dream of traveling to far off places and exploring somewhere totally different from the world we know. Maybe it’s the busy streets of Tokyo, the backcountry trails of the Andes, or anywhere in between. Wherever the spirit of adventure takes you, be sure you’re prepared—and no, we don’t mean packing your bags,…read more