SIM Card, eSIM card, portable WiFi Router… how do I easily get one in Korea?

SIM Card, eSIM card, or portable WiFi Router…
Which is the best option? How can I get one in Korea?

 

Are you travelling to Korea and wondering how you’ll stay connected?
No need to worry anymore, here at KoreaTravelEasy you’ll find all the answers you need as well as the best products in Korea for you to enjoy the country like a pro!

 

In this blog we will recommend the best products for you, catered to your individual needs no matter how you like to travel. Travelers generally have 3 options when looking for ways to keep their phone fully functional and reliable abroad:

        1. eSims

        2. SIM cards

        3. Portable wifi routers

 

1) eSIM Cards

 

eSIM cards are very unique, as they are not physical cards anymore and you can activate their service by simply scanning a QR code! Amazing, right? However, you have to make sure your current device is eSIM card friendly as some phones may have restrictions.

 

Our overall pick for an eSim card has to be the Korea 4G/LTE Unlimited Data eSim (SKT eSIM card). With fast, reliable data it’s the perfect eSim for foreigners coming to Korea for a relatively short amount of time. It’s also the most convenient, flexible, and value-for-money option for travelers.

 

Take a look at the eSIM cards we have to offer:

 

	SKT eSIM	Dosirak eSIM	LG U+ eSIM
Company Carrier	SKT	SKT or KT	LG U+
Options	1, 3, 5, 10, 20, 30 Days	5, 7, 10, 30 Days	5, 10, 20, 30, 40, 60 Days
Basic Data per day	Unlimited	500MB / 1GB / 2GB	3GB
Speed	4G 20Mbps/Unlimited	4G/LTE	4G/LTE
Down Speed after Basic Data	N/A	128kbps / Unlimited	5Mbps / Unlimited
Hotspot	Available	Available	Available
Voice Calls	X (not outgoing nor receiving)	X (not outgoing nor receiving)	X Only receiving (not outgoing)
SMS Texting	X (not outgoing nor receiving)	X (not outgoing nor receiving)	X Only receiving (not outgoing)
Activation	QR code	QR code	QR code
How to buy?	[ CLICK HERE ]	[ CLICK HERE ]	[ CLICK HERE ]

 

 

Have access to all your social media without having to physically insert any card!

 

2) SIM Cards

 

If you want a SIM Card with a Korean phone number there are few things you should keep in mind:

 

• According to Korean Law: foreigners without a Long-Term visa can’t hold a Korean phone number for more than 90 days.
  This means that the maximum time you will be able to use a SIM card if you are visiting Korea is 3 months.
• If you want to use a SIM card for longer than 90 days you will have to provide a copy of your ARC (Alien Registration Card).
• Once you submit your ARC copy you can extend the SIM card service for as long as your visa period is indicated.

 

 1.1) Service Extension

The previous law also applies for extension of previous SIM cards;

 

As long as the total usage period is no longer than 90 days (on a short-term visa) you can extend your SIM card as many times as you want.

 

In order to extend your sim card service with KoreaTravelEasy, you can follow these steps:

• 1) Simply purchase the service again (just as you did before).
• 2) Indicate your PREVIOUS order number (#00000) as a “Special Request” when you place the new order.
• 3) Wait for your confirmation voucher.
• 4) Don’t worry about picking it up again as the service will be automatically extended to your current device!

 

 1.2) SIM card options in Korea:

With KoreaTravelEasy, you’ll find the best SIM card options on the market. Easy to purchase and even easier to use, these are the SIM cards that we can currently offer you in Korea:

 

	SKT Prepaid Korean SIM Gold Card	Korean Unlimited Data Sim Card	SIM card + T-Money
Company Carrier	SKT	KT	LG U+
Options	1, 3, 5, 10, 20, 30 Days	3, 5, 10, 20, 30 Days	5, 10, 20, 30, 40, 60 Days
Basic Data per day	Unlimited	3GB	Unlimited
Speed	4G 20Mbps Full Speed	4G/LTE	4G
Down Speed after Basic  Data	N/A	5Mbps / Unlimited	N/A
Hotspot	Available	Available	Available
Voice Calls	X Only receiving (not outgoing)	X Only receiving (not outgoing)	X Only receiving (not outgoing)
SMS Texting	X Only receiving (not outgoing)	X Only receiving (not outgoing)	X Only receiving (not outgoing)
Rechargeable	X	X	X
T-Money Card	X	X	O
How to buy?	[ CLICK HERE ]	[ CLICK HERE ]	[ CLICK HERE ]

 

Enjoy Korea like a local with a local Korean SIM card 

 

3) Portable WiFi Router

 

If you prefer for things to be simple by keeping your original phone number but having a reliable WiFi connection, then we’ve got you covered with our portable WiFi routers! Bring the fastest connection with you at all times with this convenient device that will keep you in touch with the world wherever you are in Korea.

These routers are not only super easy to carry, but also have a powerful battery that will last as long as you need. And just in case… a portable extra battery comes included with all our WiFi router rentals!

 

Our overall pick for portable Wifi routers is the SKT Pocket Wifi Egg (with both short-term and long-term options). It’s the most cost-efficient for families and has unlimited, reliable data that is extremely easy to setup.

 

Take a look at the options we have, whether you need it for a few days or a long term rental, KoreaTravelEasy will always offer you the best!

 

	SKT Short-term	SKT Long-term	WiFi “Dosirak”
Type	Order per day	Order 30 day + Plus 1 day	Order per day
	Tip: The long-term plan is cheaper for 17 days or more.		N/A
Network	4G LTE	4G LTE	4G LTE
Basic Data	Unlimited	Unlimited	2GB per day	10GB per day
Down Speed after Basic Data	Unlimited (Continue to use at a maximum speed of 20Mbps)	Unlimited (Continue to use at a maximum speed of 20Mbps)	Will slow down to 1Mbps unlimited.	Will slow down to 512kbps  unlimited.
How to buy?	[ CLICK HERE ]	[ CLICK HERE ]	[ CLICK HERE ]

 

 

Stay connected with the best WiFi services!