T-Mobile or Google’s Fi service now have free or low-cost international roaming in most of the world, so if you’re from the US, they’re a great alternative.

Always good to hear the negative stories along with the positive ones, I think. While our reviewer had a good experience overall, it sounds like that hasn’t been the case for every Tep customer.

Chris, I agree that the cost was the most prohibitive thing for me when examining the options. But for weekend and week long trips, which I do far more of now than I used to (when I was actually nomadic), a TEP ends up being far less headache for the cost than a local SIM.

I spent four years using local SIM cards so when I wrote this review I very much had something to compare the TEP to.

I agree that a TEP would not be a better choice on a prolonged tour of any country. In that case, searching out free WiFi for a laptop, and using a local SIM with my phone would be my preference.

Yes, agreed. I think that the price vs convenience equation is different for each person, but it will cross over for everyone at some point.

I’d suggest that for many people, MiFi rental like this is a reasonable option for a trip that lasts a week or two — especially if it covers multiple countries — but beyond that it becomes hard to justify unless it’s a business expense (and even then…).

Ahh yes, a link. Sorry about that! I’ve updated the post with the details — thanks for mentioning it!