Travel & connectivity

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France 2G shutdown timeline showing Orange, SFR and Bouygues moving from 2G to 4G and 5G during 2026

France 2G Shutdown 2026: Traveler Phone Checks

France's 2G shutdown expands nationwide from September. Check Orange, SFR and Bouygues dates, VoLTE roaming, calls, SMS and travel data options.

11 Aug 2026

A traveler checks mobile connectivity before an international trip

Travel connectivity news

Bouygues and Havas Put Travel eSIMs in 186 Agencies

Bouygues and Havas now sell InternationalSIM in 186 French travel agencies. Check availability, setup, calls, refunds, compatibility and alternatives.

10 Aug 2026

Helsinki industrial waterfront near Kalasatama at sunset

Events and festivals

Flow Festival 2026 guide: map, wristbands and transport

Plan Flow Festival Helsinki with the new 2026 map, wristband hours, live ticket status, airport and HSL routes, bag rules and late-night advice.

10 Aug 2026

A high fairground ride operating at Gäubodenvolksfest in Straubing

Events and festivals

Gäubodenvolksfest 2026 guide: buses, parking and family days

Plan Gäubodenvolksfest 2026 with replacement buses, free entry, parking, family days, fireworks, tent reservations and offline travel tips.

10 Aug 2026

Traveler at an Accra airport checks Ghana visitor SIM document requirements

Travel connectivity news

Ghana's New SIM Registration Will Cover Tourists

Ghana's planned SIM registration will accept a tourist passport and proof of entry, but it is not live yet. See current eSIM choices and limits.

10 Aug 2026

Valletta skyline at night before Glitch Festival 2026

Events and festivals

Glitch Festival 2026 guide: tickets, buses and entry

Plan Glitch Festival Malta with current resale rules, offline ticket steps, exact bus times, venue transfers, cashless refunds, heat and entry advice.

10 Aug 2026

Ten of ten hotel brands publish a base Wi-Fi promise, but none publishes a numeric standard-tier speed

eSIM Research

Hotel Wi-Fi Disclosure Index: What 10 Hotel Brands Tell Guests Before Booking

We checked 10 hotel brands for free Wi-Fi, booking conditions, premium tiers, device limits, numeric speed and exceptions. Explore the CSV.

10 Aug 2026

Traveler sees JPN-ROAM as another Japanese mobile network replaces a damaged tower

Travel connectivity news

Japan Activated Emergency Roaming After Kumamoto Earthquake

Japan activated cross-carrier emergency roaming after the Kumamoto earthquake. See who qualifies, JPN-ROAM limits and the fallback open to visitors.

10 Aug 2026

Turntable and railway exhibits at Kyoto Railway Museum

Family travel

Japan with kids: attractions, itineraries and family travel tips

Plan Japan with kids using 10 age-based attractions, realistic 5, 7 and 10-day routes, train and stroller advice, useful apps and family logistics.

10 Aug 2026