Cost and Performance
All other rental hotspot options that allow you to access the internet in multiple countries are based upon roaming, and for this reason they have the same problems.
Usually they use the UMTS standard, which is the least performing of the 3G, and have a daily limit of a few Mb per day (best case scenario the device will have a limit of 100-500 MB per day).
If you go over this daily limit, the speed is drastically reduced making the hotspot practically unusable.
And to add, all of this is typically offered at fees double or triple the cost to our pices at WiTourist!
All other rental hotspot options that allow you to access the internet in multiple countries are based upon roaming, and for this reason they have the same problems.
Usually they use the UMTS standard, which is the least performing of the 3G, and have a daily limit of a few Mb per day (best case scenario the device will have a limit of 100-500 MB per day).
If you go over this daily limit, the speed is drastically reduced making the hotspot practically unusable.
And to add, all of this is typically offered at fees double or triple the cost to our pices at WiTourist!
Related FAQ
How can shared WiFi be unsecure?
When connected to the same router, a malicious user may take advantage of the WiFi network automatically generated in order to access to your personal device for illicit purposes.
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Why do other operators have additional fees and charges?
All standard Italian data plans have traffic limits applied, and usually offer only a few GB per month. Once the set limit is surpassed, the connection is blocked or the speed is reduced to such a low level that even the most basic services will be unusable. After the speed is blocked or reduced,...
Why are other data plans not truly “unlimited”?
Today, none of the major Italian telephone operators offer a standard data plan with a fixed monthly fee, and with truly unlimited data. As mobile internet usage is increasing, these operators offer only “pay per use” plans with a certain number of GB available per month, in order to...
Which Fair Policy is applied for the unlimited devices?
This service is based on a mobile connection and if you use it intensively you subtract bandwidth (and speed) to all other users connected to the same cell (antenna).
For this reason, all telephone operators apply "fair policy" rules and may suspend a sim that is continuously connected...
What “restrictions” do other operators apply?
Many telephone operators reduce the navigation speed or block access to the internet if you use specific services or websites. For example, they inhibit VoiP to encourage you to use their voice services, and block video streaming and P2P services to avoid excessive traffic consumption.
With...
What are the problems associated with fixed WiFi?
Coverage
A fixed WiFi network is based upon a series of antennas with limited potential to distribute service over a set region. In the best case, coverage will be limited to only a specific section of a city center, like a neighborhood. Every antenna covers a specific area with a radius of a set...
What are the problems related to roaming?
Cost and Performance
In the case of roaming, your home phone operator pays the Italian operator according to their specific agreement. Usually these fees range from 10 up to 500 €/Gb (for extra UE roaming).
Consequently, if you use roaming “by consumption”, in the worst case...
What are the problems associated with purchasing an Italian SIM card?
Performance
No Italian data plans offer unlimited traffic at the maximum available speed! They all provide a traffic limit, and once over it, the speed is drastically reduced.
Sometimes the operator limits the speed, or blocks the connection, if you use specific services services like VoiP, P2P,...
Why is WiTourist Customer Care more effective than others?
Quite often operators indicate their Customer Care is available 24/7, but if you contact them during specific hours they reply with an automated message saying “we will contact you as soon as possible”, and you may be waiting hours for a reply.
We, on the other hand, are truly at your...
What do you mean by “respect for you”?
In the “Web Era”, we are used to a very aggressive marketing approach. Companies often use words in a sneaky way, to make you understand one thing, but mean another...
Our approach is different, and below you can read some examples.
Assurance of Receiving your Device on Time
Other...
What do you mean by “fair marketing”?
“Real” Followers
Did you know that anyone can buy Facebook followers? It’s a phenomenon that is increasing every day, usually because people are more willing to trust companies with a larger number of followers.
We don’t purchase our followers. Every year we have thousands...