Comments on: KeepGo International Data SIM and Hotspot Review

By: Richard Riley

Richard Riley

Thanks for the review.

My experience with keepgo mobile hotspot was not ideal. We traveled from US to UK and then into the middle region of the UK. Coverage was non existent. After some trouble shooting and “refreshing the line” still no internet connection. I sent mine back. I had also purchased additional GB which keepgo will not refund.

By: Nick V

Nick V

Used and keep using this service for about an year in South America. Bought the 3G package, which comes to about 0.03$/M – the cheapest I could find. Works very well, just note that in order to function there needs to be 3G network, which is not always the case. In remote areas often there was usable network, but not 3G. So for emergency calls it’s still better having a regular plan in addition to the data only KeepGo. I had a KnowRoaming card in my second (old) phone for that purpose, until I lost it. Also worth noting is the importance of carefully going through the phone’s settings to make sure only certain apps have access to the data – not all are so obvious.

By: Dave Dean

Dave Dean

In reply to Gaz. KeepGo offers coverage in Brazil and Argentina, but like most other international SIM cards, it relies on local cell companies for service. If there's coverage along the Amazon with a major Brazilian cell company, you'll likely get it with KeepGo as well, and you'll almost certainly have it in Manaus. If you need more certainly than that, it'd be worth dropping KeepGo a line and seeing what they have to say.

By: Gaz

Gaz

Hi Dustin. Thinking of buying Keepgo SIM for trip to Buenos Aires, Arg. Rio de Janeiro Braz. Will also be cruising up the Amazon to Manaus . Will Keepgo SIM work while on cruise ship? Your site is very informative.
Cheers
Gaz NZ.

By: Dustin Main

Dustin Main

In reply to Mary. Sorry you haven't had a great experience Mary. Like all international SIM card options (and SIM cards for internet in general), they rely on mobile towers to access internet (just like a mobile phone). So being in rural areas anywhere in the world you're likely to struggle. Just like I did on the road trip in the USA. You can have a look at the provider that KeepGo uses in Thailand, see if there is another local provider that has coverage in the remote area you're in, and try that instead. Our Thai SIM guide might be able to help a bit.

By: Mary

Mary

the keepgo hotspot I ordered only works when it’s near my neighbors Internet. Anywhere else it will not work at all we are in remote Thailand and that’s why I purchased a keepgo. So it’s pretty much useless.
At least it’s not heavy.

By: Dustin Main

Dustin Main

In reply to Chris.

Any luck with their customer support Chris?

Would be handy to have your experiences on our KnowRoaming review post. I’m sure our other readers would like to know. https://toomanyadapters.com/review-knowroaming-sim-sticker/

By: Chris

Chris

ordered and thank you.

Despite a huge amount of effort and support I (and 3 referred friends) have not had the success we hoped for with knowroaming outside the USA.

I hope this works

By: Dustin Main

Dustin Main

In reply to LisaJ. Thanks Lisa! Really appreciate it :)

By: LisaJ

LisaJ

Always nice to read thorough reviews on your site. I like your professionalism 😉