HOW TO HAVE AN INTERNET CONNECTION TRAVEL

Here are some solutions that will help you have an internet connection when traveling.

PUBLIC COMPUTERS 

The simplest and most common solution is to use public computers in Internet cafes, hostels and other public places.
The problem is that the material is often very bad and very slow internet connection.
In addition, working in the computer world, I am very sensitive to internet security. I know it is easy for an attacker to be able to retrieve computer data (identifiers mails, Facebook) that a user would have entered earlier.
We must also not forget to dislodge different accounts reflex that we forget quite often. In fact, it happened to me several times to try to connect to gmail or facebook from a public computer and find me in the account of the person before me because it had forgotten to remove.

Another drawback, apart from the exorbitant cost in some countries, is having to remember all your passwords or, failing that, to have to write them down somewhere.

In short, this solution is not bad for troubleshooting or if your internet usage is moderate.

THE WIFI INTERNET TRAVEL 

Internet travel free wifiC'est point that impresses me most about travel; today the wifi is everywhere in the world! Even in India, the country where I am now, I can find wifi easily enough to post a photo each day on my facebook page.
The place is more touristy, more likely you are to find wifi. Many cafes in Asia are even advertised "FREE WIFI HERE" (free wifi here).
Most of the time these wireless connections are free. You're bound to find in MacDonals and Starbucks (even if the connection is relatively slow).
You will also find in restaurants, airports, libraries, universities, museums or even in the Apple Store.

Sometimes the proposed wifi can pay and you will pay per quarter of an hour or by choosing a daily rate, weekly or monthly.

Anyway, if you must use the internet every day (or so) between 30 minutes and an hour, this solution turns out to be the best.
It is this solution that I personally use to publish articles that I write offline, and answer a few emails.

THE USB MODEM AND WIFI 

Recently I received an email from Doron, a reader of the blog The backpack that travels around the world.
In this email he tells me about his job as a freelance translator and told me about the importance of internet travel to keep in touch with its customers.
To have internet everywhere, Doron uses a USB modem unlocked (désimlockée). His first reflex when he arrives in a new country, is to buy a SIM card that fits into the USB modem for internet.

After a few emails exchanged we concluded that the solution it uses is the most economical for this type of use.

So if you're away from the WIFI USB modem is THE ultimate solution to have an internet connection and travel around the world! You will only buy a SIM card in each country visited and have network coverage where you are to have internet.

Some precautions, however: most phones companies offer prepaid plans, however internet is paid daily or data limit. We must therefore be wary of the term of the loan and the method of billing data. Beware of vendors who set a limit of data, time, or sometimes both. There are even some who credit for every several minutes. Carefully choose your package and check if it is possible to disconnect and reconnect without losing credit.

TIPS FOR BUYING THE GOOD MODEM USB / WIFI 

Most importantly, be careful to the modem you purchase, as all USB drives will not allow you to use a foreign SIM card.
Indeed they must be unlocked or unlockable must be.

Huawei e586Personnellement my choice fell on the Huawei E586 that can be unlocked.
To connect to the internet, I just bought a smart card with a prepaid data in the country where I am, and I connect to the modem via USB with my laptop.
The fact that the Huawei E586 has the wifi allows me to connect to the device using my smartphone and thus use the internet on my phone!

You can buy the Huawei E586 here for 99 euros, it will then get it unlocked here (it will cost you $ 8)
Or you can buy an unlocked Huawei E586 directly here for 123 euros.

You can find cheaper USB key, but I'm not sure of the quality and if they are unlockable. In addition, the Huawei brand and one that is used by almost all operators in France because it is simply the most reliable.

Well, now you have some solutions in order to connect to the internet while traveling. You have to find the solution that best matches your usage, the nature of your trip and the destination.
Personally, I notice that the wifi is relatively available. I get connected at least once every other day (if not every day). But I confess that I connect with the modem and skype to make a conversation with my friends or my family when I'm at the beach, it's much more enjoyable!
That's why I use the free wifi, when available, and the modem when I'm in a remote location.