"It's about the size of a hockey puck (and even looks like one), with a simple purpose: to provide a strong, reliable Wi-Fi hotspot connection for personal devices when away from home. You won't have to gamble on spotty local networks or pay those outrageous roaming fees while traveling. Also: Ookla launches Wi-Fi Speedtest Certified program to help prove network quality Yes, smartphones can do the same thing via hotspot tethering, but this is better than a smartphone."
"Setting up the JourneyGo Hotspot is straightforward. Once you turn it on, scan the QR code at the bottom to activate the device. Then, you have to purchase a service plan with TravelFi so you can use the JourneyGo as intended. I'll list out the subscription details later because they relate to the device's overall cost. The JourneyGo supports up to 10 simultaneous connections from smartphones, laptops, desktop PCs, and even handheld gaming consoles like the Lenovo Legion Go S. It operates by scanning and connecting to cellphone towers, automatically choosing the strongest signal."
"Before I discuss what's good about JourneyGo, I want to quickly review the challenges I faced because I believe they'll be quite common. The biggest challenge was outside interference. I live near a busy intersection, which means dozens of smartphones, laptops, and other devices compete for access to the same local wireless network. Under these conditions, the JourneyGo struggled."
JourneyGo is a pocket-sized mobile hotspot roughly the size and shape of a hockey puck that connects to cellphone towers to provide Wi‑Fi for personal devices. Activation requires scanning a QR code and purchasing a TravelFi service plan. The device supports up to 10 simultaneous connections, including smartphones, laptops, desktop PCs, and handheld gaming consoles. JourneyGo automatically selects the strongest cellular signal to deliver internet access for work, school, or streaming. Performance can degrade in environments with heavy outside interference, such as busy intersections where many devices compete for the same wireless resources, causing fluctuating speeds and occasional struggles. Subscription costs affect overall value.
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