The lowdown on SIM cards, pocket routers, and public wifi.
While Tokyo may be the neon-washed technology capital of the world in some respects, free wifi is not as widespread as you’d expect. In the lead-up to the 2020 Olympics, the situation is likely to improve, but the most reliable way to get—and stay—connected in Tokyo is a prepaid local SIM card or portable wifi router.
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