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Travel routers: convenience and privacy vs. smartphone tethering

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Travel routers offer a way to create a personal Wi-Fi network from hotel internet sources, simplifying connectivity for multiple devices and potentially enhancing privacy through VPN support. However, these devices add to the gear one must carry and charge, and their utility is limited by the underlying internet speed. For many users, a smartphone's built-in tethering capabilities may provide a more convenient and sufficient alternative for managing internet access while traveling. AI

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Travel routers: convenience and privacy vs. smartphone tethering

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  1. Engadget TIER_1 English(EN) · [email protected] (Husain Parvez) ·

    Do you really need a travel router? Here's what to know

    Travel routers simplify the process of connecting a half-dozen devices to hotel Wi-Fi, but they aren't necessary in simpler setups.

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