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Thailand eSIM or Tourist SIM Card? AIS, True and dtac Compared
Thailand eSIM or a tourist SIM card with a Thai number? What AIS, True and dtac charge at the airport, how the…
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Line D — data. eSIM, pocket wi-fi or a local SIM card, compared per gigabyte and per day, with the coverage and activation caveats that decide which one actually suits your trip.
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Vietnam eSIM or SIM Card? Networks, Prices and the 2026 Face-Check Rule
Vietnam eSIM or a local SIM card from the airport? How Viettel, VinaPhone and MobiFone compare, what a tourist SIM costs, the…
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Japan Plug Type and Voltage: Which Adapter You Need, and When a Converter Matters
Two flat pins, 100 volts, and no ground hole in most hotel rooms. Your phone charger will be fine. What to pack…
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Does Verizon Work in Japan? Roaming Costs and the Cheaper Alternatives
Yes, but at $12 a day per line. What Verizon's TravelPass, AT&T's International Day Pass and T-Mobile's included roaming actually cost in…
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Free Wi-Fi in Japan: Where It Works and How to Register
Free networks cover stations, convenience stores and cafés, but most cut you off after 60 minutes and none of them cover the…
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Phone Calls in Japan: Emergency Numbers and the Data-Only Trap
110 for police, 119 for fire and ambulance — and neither reachable from the data-only eSIM most visitors arrive with. What actually…
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Installing a Japan eSIM: The Order of Operations That Actually Works
Install at home on wi-fi, activate on landing, and turn on the one setting whose name makes everyone hesitate. The sequence, the…
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Does Your Phone Work in Japan? What to Check Before You Fly
Carrier lock, eSIM support, network bands and the FeliCa chip that decides whether you can pay with your phone. Four checks, ten…
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eSIM, Pocket Wi-Fi or Local SIM in Japan: The Arbitration Table
Three ways to get data in Japan, priced per day and per gigabyte, with the practical trade-offs — battery, sharing, phone compatibility…