Hotspot and MiFi renting company XCom has launched its services to customers traveling to the United States. by Lynn La August 5, 2013 10:58 AM PDT Already available in 170 countries, XCom is bringing its MiFi routers for those traveling to the U.S. (Credit: Stephen Shankland/CNET) Traveling around the globe while staying connected to the Internet can get tricky. One solution is to rent out MiFis or hotspots that work internationally for a daily fee. XCom Global is one such company that provides this service, and today it has announced that its portable routers are available for U.S. travel. Related stories Sprint to offer three new tri-band hot spots on July 19 Should I take that sweet deal on the iPhone 4 or not? Verizon clears Jetpack 4G Mobile Hotspot for take off For $14.95 a day, visitors to the U.S. can rent out a hotspot and connect up to five devices. XCom can then ship you your MiFi to your destination prior to your arrival and afterward, you can send the hotspot back in the mail. I've used one of XCom's Global MiFis before while traveling to Barcelona, Spain, and I found it most useful while walking around town. Though the Mifi's battery drained quickly and I didn't always have a consistent connection, I was able to load up navigational directions on my phone several times without using mobile data. If you're heading to the U.S. (or any of the 170 countries XCom offers its hotspots for), you should explore renting a MiFi as an option. Services like XCom can be more convenient and less expensive, especially if you're staying at a place that doesn't provide WiFi, or your mobile data provider charges a steep rate for international travel. Read the full CNET Review XCom Global MiFi Hotspot The bottom line: The XCom Global MiFi Hotspot is pricey, but if you need reliable Internet coverage abroad, the cost will be worth it. Read Full Review
Hotspot and MiFi renting company XCom has launched its services to customers traveling to the United States.
Already available in 170 countries, XCom is bringing its MiFi routers for those traveling to the U.S.
(Credit: Stephen Shankland/CNET)
Traveling around the globe while staying connected to the Internet can get tricky. One solution is to rent out MiFis or hotspots that work internationally for a daily fee. XCom Global is one such company that provides this service, and today it has announced that its portable routers are available for U.S. travel.
Related stories
- Sprint to offer three new tri-band hot spots on July 19
- Should I take that sweet deal on the iPhone 4 or not?
- Verizon clears Jetpack 4G Mobile Hotspot for take off
For $14.95 a day, visitors to the U.S. can rent out a hotspot and connect up to five devices. XCom can then ship you your MiFi to your destination prior to your arrival and afterward, you can send the hotspot back in the mail.
I've used one of XCom's Global MiFis before while traveling to Barcelona, Spain, and I found it most useful while walking around town. Though the Mifi's battery drained quickly and I didn't always have a consistent connection, I was able to load up navigational directions on my phone several times without using mobile data.
If you're heading to the U.S. (or any of the 170 countries XCom offers its hotspots for), you should explore renting a MiFi as an option. Services like XCom can be more convenient and less expensive, especially if you're staying at a place that doesn't provide WiFi, or your mobile data provider charges a steep rate for international travel.
XCom Global MiFi Hotspot
The bottom line: The XCom Global MiFi Hotspot is pricey, but if you need reliable Internet coverage abroad, the cost will be worth it. Read Full Review
