Traveling to Japan will cost you more in these 3 ways starting soon — Rent a Japan/Korea Wi-Fi router for just $99/day until the end of August

▲ TravelYoukebang's Wi-Fi router, in partnership with ETNEWS News Cloud, is available for just $99 per day. (Photo provided by Youkebang)

Reported by Hua Shaofu / Comprehensive Report

Japan is the top overseas travel destination for Taiwanese, but future trips there will come with even higher costs. Just recently, the country announced an increase in consumption tax, and now it’s also following the example of European countries by imposing a “departure tax” on all international travelers. In addition, Kyoto will join Tokyo and Osaka in charging a “accommodation tax” on visitors, which could be implemented as early as 2018. Leading Wi-Fi rental brand Youkebang has exclusively partnered with ETNEWS to offer special Wi-Fi router rates for ET readers.

Where to go this summer? Many parents or young couples are thinking about traveling abroad, and aside from Hong Kong, the most popular destinations near Taiwan are Japan and Korea. Leading Wi-Fi rental brand Youkebang has exclusively partnered with ETNEWS,Originally priced at $220 per day, now just download the ETNEWS News Cloud app to rent for just $99 per day — a super discounted rate.

▲ The Japan Lite Travel Router partners with major Japanese telecom provider KDDI, offering high-speed data for the first 3GB each day. (Photo provided by Youkebang)

The Youkebang Japan Lite Travel Router, featured in the ETNEWS News Cloud promotion, partners with leading Japanese telecom provider KDDI (ranked No. 1 in Japan’s 2016 Mobile Communications Overall Evaluation),providing unlimited 4G LTE data daily so users can check Google Maps, post photos on Facebook, send LINE messages with travel companions — without worrying about sky-high phone bills after returning home.With an ultra-long battery life of 8 to 10 hours and coverage from Hokkaido to Okinawa, travelers can explore all of Japan with peace of mind. Notably, this device previously only offered high-speed data for the first 500MB each day, but it has now been significantly upgraded to provide high-speed data for the first 3GB daily.

▲ The Korea Fun Travel Router offers 4G LTE data with two big promises: no data cap and no speed throttling. (Photo provided by Youkebang)

For those heading to Korea to follow the footsteps of K-stars, the Youkebang Korea Fun Travel Router partners with local Korean telecom operator KT Olleh (South Korea’s second-largest telecom service provider), offering 4G LTE data with two key benefits: no data cap and no speed reduction. Network coverage spans all 84 major cities in Korea.

▲ Take a selfie in front of a mirror with the ETNEWS News Cloud app downloaded on your phone, then email it to ettravel@ettoday.net. (Photo by reporter Hua Shaofu)

The exclusive $99/day rental deal for the Youkebang Japan Lite Travel Router and Korea Fun Travel Router from ETNEWS News Cloud is available as follows: (Rental voucher valid until August 31)

1. Take a selfie in front of a mirror with a clear photo showing the ETNEWS News Cloud app downloaded on your phone, or ask a friend to take a clear picture of you holding your phone with the ETNEWS News Cloud app visible on the wallpaper.(Do not send a screenshot of your phone screen — your photo must include your hand or face to qualify)

Click here to download the app

2. Send that photo along with your name, contact phone number, and other details to ettravel@ettoday.net, stating that you are a user who wants to rent the “ET Bargain” Wi-Fi router.

3. Once your ETNEWS News Cloud authentication photo and contact info are received, they will reply with an exclusive discount code.

4. Use this exclusive discount code to book the $99 Wi-Fi router on the Youkebangofficial website(Please book at least 4 days before pickup)

5. When picking up the router at the airport, please show the ETNEWS News Cloud app to the counter staff again, and then enjoy your trip abroad.
※ Please note: If you do not show the ETNEWS News Cloud app when picking up the router, the counter staff may rent it to you at the original price (220 NTD/day).

▲ Ask a friend to take a photo of you holding your phone with the ETNEWS News Cloud app on the wallpaper, then email it to ettravel@ettoday.net. (Photo by reporter Hua Shaofu)

For any questions about the Wi-Fi router itself or if the usage instructions are unclear, please contact Youkebang directly (Customer service: 0979-771-300, 0979-068-900). ETNEWS News Cloud is not responsible for any subsequent issues.

For more travel information, download the ETNEWS News Cloud app
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Click here to book online with YouYou Travel.
Click here for detailed information on the YouYou Travel device pick-up location.

Songshan Airport
Business hours: 06:00~22:00
Counter location: International terminal, first floor, next to Gate E, near the passenger baggage return counter (Yamato Transport).

Taoyuan Airport T1
Business hours: 05:30~01:00
Counter location: YouYou Travel Counter 3 Wi-Fi device pick-up counter, first floor arrivals hall, walk to the end of the North Gate meeting point, red-and-white counter on the left in front of the glass window.

Taoyuan Airport T2
Business hours: 05:30~01:00
Counter location: YouYou Travel Counter 3 Wi-Fi device pick-up counter, first floor arrivals hall, walk to the end of the pillar at the North Gate meeting point, turn right, second red-and-white counter on the right.

Kaohsiung Xiaogang Airport
Business hours: 06:00~22:00
Counter location: International terminal, first floor, next to the tourist bus counter, beside Exit 3.