: These require a SIM card or a data plan. They are best for places where you don’t have any internet access at all.
: These don't have built-in cellular. Instead, they take an existing connection (like a hotel’s Ethernet or weak Wi-Fi) and make it more secure and shareable for all your devices. 🛠️ Top-Rated Portable Wi-Fi Devices
“I often use my cell phone as a hotspot for spontaneous, everyday purposes... the [portable Wi-Fi hotspot] is infinitely preferable for traveling or extended use.” Travel + Leisure