Updated October 12, 2026 · NomadCue Editorial Team
Global WiFi vs Travelist WiFi
Travelist WiFi
Higher score in this comparison
Global WiFi
What sets them apart
| Compare | Global WiFiReviewSee alternativesSee alternatives | Travelist WiFiReviewVisitVisit |
|---|---|---|
| Daily price | ¥970 | ¥770Lower |
| Data allowance | 300MB, 600MB or 1.1GB per day, or unlimited plans | 3GB/day on 3GB plan; unlimited plan fair use 20GB/day |
| Devices connected | 5 | 10Higher |
| Pickup and delivery | Airport counters and lockers at 20 airports, 39 domestic locations, domestic courier delivery, 7-Eleven convenience store pickup, and local pickup in Korea | Airport counter pickup free; delivery JPY 550; return by mail free |
| Deposit | Not confirmed | ¥0 |
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Key differences
- Travelist WiFi scores higher overall: 9.6 vs 9.3.
- Daily price is lower at Travelist WiFi: ¥770 vs ¥970.
- Devices connected is higher at Travelist WiFi: 10 vs 5.
- Support channels: only Global WiFi offers Chat.
- Founded is lower at Travelist WiFi: 1991 vs 1995.
Our verdict on each
Global WiFi
Global WiFi is a pocket WiFi pick for trips around Japan, Vietnam and Korea, and suits you if you would rather collect a device in person than activate an eSIM. It rates 4.6 overall, shares a connection across 5 devices, and lists ¥970 a day.
Travelist WiFi
Travelist WiFi suits Japan-only trips that want a pocket WiFi or eSIM with no deposit and instant activation. Daily rates start at ¥770, coverage runs to 1 country, and the deposit rank sits at 1 of 20 brands compared.
Score breakdown
| Area | Global WiFi | Travelist WiFi |
|---|---|---|
| Cost | 9.2¥970 a day sits mid-table, and the cost side of the rating is stronger than the offer side. | 9.6HigherDeposit of ¥0 ranks 1 of 20, offset by a daily price of ¥770 at rank 24. |
| Offer | 9.2Daily caps of 300MB, 600MB or 1.1GB per day, or unlimited plans and a connection shared by 5 devices keep the scope modest. | 9.3Higherunlimited data, hotspot and instant activation adds unlimited data, hotspot and instant activation, and 10 devices can connect. |
| Trust | 9.8 | 9.9HigherThe operator is Apple World Co., Ltd., based in JP, and support runs on email, phone and help centre. |
How they place
| Ranking | Global WiFi | Travelist WiFi |
|---|---|---|
| Travel SIMs and eSIMs | 130 of 926 | 35 of 926 |
| Travel eSIMs | 139 of 918 | 36 of 918 |
| Pocket WiFi rental | 23 of 193 | 6 of 193 |
Every fact side by side
| Fact | Global WiFi | Travelist WiFi |
|---|---|---|
| Legal entity | Vision Inc. (株式会社ビジョン) | Apple World Co., Ltd. |
| Headquarters | Japan | Japan |
| Founded | 1995 | 1991Lower |
| Support channels | Email, Chat, Phone, Help centreCovers more | Email, Phone, Help centre |
eSIMs
| Fact | Global WiFi | Travelist WiFi |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | Not confirmed | ¥770 |
| Countries covered | Not confirmed | 1 |
| Unlimited data | Not confirmed | Yes |
| Hotspot sharing | Not confirmed | Yes |
| Region | Not confirmed | Local |
| Features | Not confirmed | Unlimited data, Hotspot, Instant activation |
| Pricing model | Not confirmed | Budget |
| Audience | Not confirmed | Short trip, Long trip |
| Reference plan prices | Not confirmed | Japan only: pocket WiFi 3GB/day JPY 770, 5GB/day JPY 880, 10GB/day JPY 1,100, unlimited JPY 1,540/day; eSIM 10GB/20 days JPY 4,280, 10GB/30 days JPY 4,500, unlimited 16 days JPY 6,272, unlimited 30 days JPY 9,360 |
| 5G | Not confirmed | No |
| Fair use policy | Not confirmed | Unlimited plans: speed limited to 200Kbps above 20GB per day or 300GB per month |
| Networks | Not confirmed | SoftBank, NTT DOCOMO |
| Top-ups | Not confirmed | Yes |
| Seller type | Not confirmed | Mvno |
| 10 GB in Japan | Not confirmed | ¥4,280 |
Where each stands against the rest
| Fact | Global WiFi | Travelist WiFi | Median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Daily price | ¥970highest quarter | ¥770above the median | ¥440 |
| Devices connected | 5lowest quarter | 10at the median | 10 |
Median across 62 listed travel providers.
Pros and cons
Global WiFi
Pros
- The daily rate is ¥970, which sits in the middle of the field rather than at the premium end.
- 5 devices can share a connection, so a phone, a laptop and a tablet all get online from the same unit.
- Collection is broad: airport counters and lockers, city locations, domestic courier delivery, convenience store pickup and local pickup in Korea.
Cons
- Daily allowances are modest at 300MB, 600MB or 1.1GB per day, or unlimited plans, so streaming and long navigation sessions push you toward the unlimited plan.
- Price is mid-table rather than cheap: ¥970 places it at position 23 of 59 brands on daily price.
- The offer part of the rating is 3.2 while cost is 6, so the plan you pick matters more than the brand.
Travelist WiFi
Pros
- Daily price of ¥770 on the entry pocket WiFi plan, with an unlimited option at 3GB/day on 3GB plan; unlimited plan fair use 20GB/day terms
- Deposit of ¥0, and the deposit rank is 1 of 20 brands compared
- Hotspot sharing is available, and unlimited data, hotspot and instant activation covers unlimited data, hotspot and instant activation
Cons
- Coverage is limited to 1 country, and local marks it a local service rather than a travelling one
- 5G is not offered, so speeds stay on older networks
- Unlimited plans are shaped by a fair use policy, with speed capped once the daily and monthly fair use thresholds are passed
Who each suits
Global WiFi
Who it suits
- Travellers heading to Japan, Vietnam or Korea who want hardware they collect in person rather than an eSIM profile.
- Small groups and families, since 5 devices can run off the same connection.
- People who prefer sorting a problem with a person, with support on email, chat and phone.
Who should look elsewhere
- QCell, if you only want roaming data in modest packages: 50MB to 2GB per roaming data package covers light browsing without collecting a device.
- WOM Chile, if a flat local daily rate for a single market decides it: CLP 3,990 is the comparison.
- MobileWiFi, if a lower daily entry point matters most: ZAR 29 suits a shorter booking.
Travelist WiFi
Who it suits
- Travellers spending the whole trip in a single market who want a device rather than an eSIM
- Groups sharing a pocket WiFi, since hotspot sharing is available and 10 devices can connect
- Longer stays in Japan, since short trip and long trip covers both short trips and long trips
Who should look elsewhere
- Multi-country trips, because 1 country is a single market and GlocalMe carries broader coverage
- Travellers who need 5G, since 5G is not offered here
- Price-first shoppers who can accept a lesser plan, since MobileWiFi lists a daily price of ZAR 29
Current offers
Global WiFi
Current offer
Discount code
Official app booking discount: 20% off the total rental price plus the JPY 550 handover fee waived when booking in the app
Bookings made through the Global WiFi app (iOS/Android)
Source, checked September 26, 2026
Country by country
| Country | Global WiFi | Travelist WiFi |
|---|---|---|
| Japan | Yes | No |
Questions about each
Global WiFi
How much does Global WiFi cost per day?+
Global WiFi charges ¥970 a day for the pocket WiFi, so the total scales with how long you keep the device. Data limits differ by plan, and 300MB, 600MB or 1.1GB per day, or unlimited plans sets out the tiers you can choose from. A longer booking simply multiplies the daily rate.
How much data do I get, and is there an unlimited option?+
Plans come in daily allowances of 300MB, 600MB or 1.1GB per day, or unlimited plans, so you pick the tier that matches your usage. Streaming and long navigation sessions point you toward the unlimited plan, while everyday messaging and browsing sit comfortably inside the smaller caps. The daily rate stays ¥970 either way.
Travelist WiFi
How much does a Travelist WiFi pocket WiFi cost per day in Japan?+
The entry daily price is ¥770. The data cap fact sets the shape of the plans, and 3GB/day on 3GB plan; unlimited plan fair use 20GB/day shows the capped option alongside the unlimited option with its fair use condition. Higher daily caps and the unlimited plan cost more, so the cheapest rate covers less.
Is there a deposit to pay for Travelist WiFi?+
The deposit is ¥0, so nothing is held against the booking. That places the brand at 1 of 20 brands compared on deposit. Return by mail is free, so there is no extra cost to send the device back.
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