So the von Chapsen are travelling from the UK to Japan in mid-Oct for a 4 week tour of some of the highlights. We have most things organised, but I am trying to figure out what to do about comms. I have seen that there are various providers that offer SIMs or WiFi hotspots (containing a SIM). It appears that they only offer data and none seem to include voice or SMS. I believe they can be pre-booked and picked up at the airport (Haneda).
Whilst we will predominantly require data, I do have a problem with SMS based TOTP for banking and I am not sure how to solve this. We are travelling independently mainly by train and are sorting our own accommodation and doing our own planning, etc.
We both have Samsung Galaxy S10e phones which are dual SIM capable, but they dont do eSIM. They can provide a WiFi hotspot themselves.
So, how should I solve this? What's a decent provider? Does this pre-book and pick up thing work? Do you think renting the hotspot is better than a couple of SIMs?
Any ideas about solving the TOTP via SMS problem? This must be a thing for many people.
Whilst we will predominantly require data, I do have a problem with SMS based TOTP for banking and I am not sure how to solve this. We are travelling independently mainly by train and are sorting our own accommodation and doing our own planning, etc.
We both have Samsung Galaxy S10e phones which are dual SIM capable, but they dont do eSIM. They can provide a WiFi hotspot themselves.
So, how should I solve this? What's a decent provider? Does this pre-book and pick up thing work? Do you think renting the hotspot is better than a couple of SIMs?
Any ideas about solving the TOTP via SMS problem? This must be a thing for many people.