Hey everyone, I'll be arriving in Koh Tao on Monday and plan on staying for a month. I need internet access in order to do my work (does NOT need to be blazing fast - if I can load and play most online videos without a huge wait, then it's perfect).

I have a few leads on apartments with Wifi access, but I'm wondering if it's better to just pick up a 3G aircard here in Bangkok to use over there.

What are the recommendations on this? If I do get an aircard, how much will it cost (initial aircard investment + one month fee) or is there an easy way to get a used one? Who are the best providers for this service?

Or should I just stick with ADSL on the island?

Thanks for any leads or information on this!

I do not think there is 3G on Tao ? You can use the EDGE mobile network which is fine for all but huge downloads but your best bet would be to book into a place that has free Wi-Fi. Lots of bars and cafes also offer it for free now

I do not think there is 3G on Tao ? You can use the EDGE mobile network which is fine for all but huge downloads but your best bet would be to book into a place that has free Wi-Fi. Lots of bars and cafes also offer it for free now

Thank you for the response!

I'll head over without getting any kind of Aircard and report back here once I arrive and am armed with a bit more information.

Hi, there are plenty of free wireless places on Tao now. Book a place with free Wi-Fi or book somewhere near a bar or restaurant that offers it. Whenever I go to Tao I always use the Safety stop bar in Mae Haad near the Seatran pier. Good grub, cheap beer and fast, free internet.

>if I can load and play most online videos without a huge wait, then it's perfect

you may find it difficult to achieve this level of performance on KT even though you have a good WIFI connection.

>Otherwise, I agree with the other comments about using the WIFI in a favorite restaurant, dive base, or in your room, if you happen to have it...

Edited July 1, 201016 yr by tlansford