Tep Wireless, branded as Tep, is a
telecommunications
Telecommunication is the transmission of information by various types of technologies over wire, radio, optical, or other electromagnetic systems. It has its origin in the desire of humans for communication over a distance greater than tha ...
company which provides
mobile broadband
Mobile broadband is the marketing term for Wireless broadband, wireless Internet access via mobile networks. Access to the network can be made through a portable modem, wireless modem, or a Tablet computer, tablet/smartphone (possibly Tetherin ...
for international travelers.
The aim of the service is to prevent
roaming fees for individuals going abroad, while keeping them connected to the
Internet
The Internet (or internet) is the global system of interconnected computer networks that uses the Internet protocol suite (TCP/IP) to communicate between networks and devices. It is a ''internetworking, network of networks'' that consists ...
anywhere they go.
The service is rendered via pre-paid
MiFi devices (referred to as pocket WiFi devices), which are delivered to users before their trip or picked up at various airports. At the end of the user's trip, the MiFi (or WiFi) device is returned by post or dropped off at airports.
Tep delivers its mobile broadband service through partnerships with global network operators, including
Vodafone
Vodafone Group Public limited company, plc () is a British Multinational corporation, multinational Telephone company, telecommunications company. Its registered office and Headquarters, global headquarters are in Newbury, Berkshire, England. It ...
.
The WiFi device can be ordered on the company's website, or those of
Expedia
Expedia Inc. is an online travel agency owned by Expedia Group, an American online travel shopping company based in Seattle. The website and mobile app can be used to book airline tickets, hotel reservations, car rentals, cruise ships, and ...
or
VisitBritain.
DHI Telecom
DHI Telecom, LLC is a US commercial Internet service provider (ISP) that operates on U.S. and NATO bases in the Middle East including Iraq, Kuwait, and Afghanistan. DHI provides wired, fiber-optic cable, mobile Wi-Fi, and wireless commercial ...
acquired Tep Wireless in October 2018 and continues to operate as a subsidiary.
History
Tep Wireless was formerly known as Fonmigo, and in the past also offered smartphones with local numbers to international travelers. At the end of 2015, Tep expanded its service to allow travelers the choice of either renting or buying Tep's MiFi devices.
In October 2018, DHI Telecom acquired UK-base
TEP Wirelessto immediately expand the DHI market to include international travelers. TEP Wireless keeps its brand as a subsidiary of DHI Telecom
Global Travel While Staying Connected BusinessWire (Press release).
In June 2019, DHI acquired French-base
Travel WiFito increase its presence in France and to provide customers with easy wi-fi hotspot pickup at airports in Paris. Travel WiFi will integrate its operations with Tep Wireless, subsidiary of DHI Telecom
YahooFinance. In June 2019, DHI acquired Trinus, a mobile Wi-Fi provider based in Chile and Peru (Contxto).
See also
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Boingo Wireless
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MiFi
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Roaming
References
External links
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DHI TelecomSapphire
Telecommunications companies of the United Kingdom
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