You’re in a Lisbon coworking space. The cafe Wi-Fi drops every 20 minutes. Your client meeting is in 15 minutes. Do you spend $15 on a local SIM you’ll never use again, or do you already have a device that just works? That’s the question this comparison answers. I tested both GlocalMe and Skyroam devices across three continents over six months. Here’s what actually matters for your wallet and your workflow. What These Devices Actually Do (and Why You’d Buy One) A portable Wi-Fi hotspot is a pocket-sized router that connects to local cellular networks and broadcasts a private Wi-Fi…