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The Ryoko Pro generally receives positive feedback from consumers who value its compact design, straightforward setup, and ability to provide internet access in remote locations or during travel. While a subset of users reports issues with battery longevity, inconsistent network speeds, and occasional connectivity drops, many find the device to be a dependable and cost-effective alternative for on-the-go connectivity. Overall sentiment leans favourably toward its performance as a portable Wi-Fi solution.
for the price, the Ryoko was worth a try, regardless of the negative opinion comments I read. After getting it started, which didn't take that long. We used it the car when phone WiFi wasn't available, and it brought in all the WiFi we could use with two phones. Now we keep it next to the car keys and it goes with us automatically. After… Read more · 1
several months it's a Ten on our scale. When we next take our Fifth Wheel camper out for a trip, it will be going with us. Even us oldsters (me-84, my wife-85) did not have any difficulties setting up and using the Ryoko. Gene Sannes
I use this as a backup to my home internet service or when I am outside, in the car, or out and about. It is nice to not have to depend on service associated with a particular location or address. Show details · 1
I have been pleasantly surprised with my Ryoko Pro. After doing research on portable routers, I decided on Ryoko. The price is reasonable, it's not a large, bulky router/modem, it's so easy to set up, connectivity is fast (even when I have 2-3 devices connected), and I've had no drops of connectivity to date. We use our Ryoko when we travel with… Read more · 1
our granddaughter to use for her tablet. We use it when we go to our Condo in Florida (we don't have internet there since we don't live there full time). And, we use it when we go camping in our RV (which was the main reason why we purchased it). We have never had any interruptions, or problems with our Ryoko while streaming movies. We've used it with our Amazon Firestick with no problems. Undoubtedly, Ryoko has been a great purchase for us. And, I love the feature of being able to turn off 'Ads', I'm able to play games on my phone & tablet without the annoying ads popping up! A great plus.
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Traveling quite often, I use the Ryoko Pro to maintain an efficient connection to the internet. Rural areas can be the most challenging, and I find that the Ryoko unit gets the job done with very minimal signal loss and required reset.Setting up and managing the Ryoko modem is pretty simple and easy, the supplied instructions are more than adequate. Show details · 1
I've enjoyed the Ryoko and the service that I get wherever I go! Update: I'm very happy with the service I'm getting and when there is a missed connection or failure of service it's just as easy as moving the router near a window or placing it somewhere new and that literally picks up a different signal and I'm back online. I would recommend this device in service to everyone like I do. It is a convenient inexpensive alternative to consider. Show details · 1
First review all was working , now after using in tunisia its stopped connecting to network ? , just says waiting for network ? . Tried different area's , same result ? Show details
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I work for Amazon Flex. I am driving all over delivering packages. Most of the time, I have a signal for my phone. Sometimes, I’m in a complete “dead zone”, where there’s no signal @ all. I’m VERY thankful that I have my Ryoko Pro in situations like that! No matter what, I have a signal! Show details · 1
Follow-up · Still working great! The battery seems to be dying faster though. I don’t quite understand that. Signal speed is great! It’s super easy to set up, just scan & go! Still loving it!
I like the design and concept of this device, however, per my experience it did not function well. The value of what it costs and the plan price point just simple was NOT there. I paid for 6 months of service up front and the device only worked… Read more
approximately 3 weeks TOTAL if I were to add every moment up and that’s being extremely generous and not counting all the service drops off several times of have to wait at least an hour before I got any service at all. Wouldn’t connect to my devices reliably. Tech support was NOT easy to obtain. I purchased this device for work and ended up losing the job all together.
Follow-up · No refund and costumer service was worse than the connection. I absolutely regret referring the people that I did.
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You can't use it on any of TV programs as tells you your out side the country signal slowing getting worst in the places it did work most I get know is one or two bars Show details
Follow-up · Service bad you can't use to get English TV as tells you your outside the country
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Positive reviews
This unit provided us with excellent mobile internet coming at a cost well under a much less reliable and frustrating "Big Cell" provider's monthly charge for a similar and much less reliable mobile wifi/hotspot. Show details · 1
I must admit that I seem to have lost speed now that I have had Ryoko 1 month. I live in a highly populated area and the speed which I had when first connected seems to be challenged now but it is still faster than the WiFi server I was using before getting Ryoko. Having seen what Ryoko can do I still give it a 5 star. Thank you. Show details · 1
This is the best product I’ve ever seen that really works. When my WiFi stopped working I used this WiFi device to keep my phone connected without fail. Thank you for the suggestion to buy my private WiFi network. Show details · 1
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Negative reviews
I don't use it. It's sitting on my desk, I'll charge. And I don't have my username and pin written down. It's just I'm 80 and it's I don't need. Thank you Dorothy Show details
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Unlimited data isn’t unlimited. After using a certain amount of data I was throttled back on data. I did a speed check and my download speed was .43 mbps and my upload speed was .51 mbps. I can’t watch Roku tv at that speed. Show details
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I am disappointed with this device. I went to Portugal with family and counting to use Ryoko as a support internet provider. I bought the unlimited data package just to discover that after reaching 15g of data, I had read that it wood slowed down but I was left out without the service. I don't recommend Ryoko. It is a trap. Show details
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Recent reviews
This little guy works great thus far. The only draw back is that it is misleading when you take this out you think that your monthly payment is going to be $14.99, but it is going to be a great deal more than that because the company states that the $14.99 monthly payment is for a promotional 6 months for trying it out; however the commercial ecen… Read more · 1
today states a low monthly payment now of $19.9o month, does not state that it is a promotional pirce. That to me is wrong, lying and deceiving. Their commercial should state that the low monthly payment is for a 6 month trial then after that the price goes up depending upon which level that you purchase.
The Ryoko Pro is small, lightweight, and easy to use. It fits in my computer bag or pocket. It get strong signals everywhere -- usually double digits down speeds. The data plans are affordable and easy to manage. I use this every week, even at a local coffee shop when their WiFi goes down. I find that I get few drop outs with my Ryoko. … Read more · 1
Connecting is trivially easy. I highly recommend this to anyone who needs portable WiFi. It works on all laptops, phones, tablets, and desktop machines with WiFi.
I purchased this device for a upcoming trip with enough days for the rest of the year. We travel a lot. Honestly I really did not expect this to work as well as advertised....but it does. Its well made and I also use it regularly outside when not in range with my home WIFI. Going overseas to the UK and EU this fall I expect to put it work regularly. Show details · 1
I was a little sceptical at first as wasn't sure it was going to work in Gozo, Malta. But I was pleasantly surprised when it did actually work when we were in the middle of nowhere on a remote beach. Show details · 1
I purchased a Muama Ryoko 4G pocket wifi years ago and it has been great. However, battery does not last and it gets hot if left on for long periods of time. But it works great in Japan, UK, France, Italy and Spain. So I decided to upgrade to the Ryoko Pro with the 6 months unlimited data offer and it never worked. Tech Service online was… Read more
hopeless, the device just wouldn't connect to a network in Australia and Japan which was where we were travelling to. They assured me that it would work in Japan but never did, Tokyo and Osaka and surrounds. In the end they refunded my payment. So I thought it was either a faulty device or faulty sim card. Whilst on our Japan holiday I reverted back to my old Muama Ryoko which worked fine. We are now going overseas again to UK and Portugal and decided to buy another device with the same offer, 6 months unlimited data. Received it yesterday and sure enough it does not work. Decided to try the device with the sim card out of my iPhone and the device worked straight away. Switched back to the Aviaoto sim card and didn't work again. Money wasted.
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I am very happy to have this device, however it is slow to connect at times. It does not download very fast at times. It has to be reset periodically. It does not stream music or tv very fast at times. When I make the payment for the month of unlimited data after a few days it slows down. Show details
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I got your Wi-Fi because I live on a semi truck and travel across the country. Often times in areas look very questionless. I was disappointed because your Wi-Fi also did not give me proper Internet coverage. Show details
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I already received my gift. Sorry to say the box is not for pro. I asked to have my Pro fixed or replaced because the battery while full and turned off discharged to zero in just a few days. I did not receive a response from the company. Show details · 1
After a few hardware issues that were resolved by a swift replacement I am reasonably happy with the service although I don't agree much on the fair use policy if it's about to be throttled back a bit of prewarning would help Show details · 1
Follow-up · Have had very little issues since my replacement reasonably satisfied
I works great I can have different items using the internet. But I am disappointed that the box does not stay charged for very long definitely not 8 hours as advertised. Am I doing something wrong? I was offered a reward but to be honest I would like to know why it doesn't stay charged for very long. Maybe 4 to 6 hours max. Show details · 1
I'm so happy that I was able to get this device.It comes in handy when there's no active wifi.My grandchildren loves it for our road trips.The Ryoko makes our car rides (short/long distance) so much more pleasant. It's also easy to set up and they… Read more · 1
make sure it's always charged.I also bought 2 docking devices.The connectivity is great!The Ryoko looks just as pictured in the ad.
Follow-up · Still enjoying my ryoko.I haven't used it for gaming but the battery last about as well as a good phone does.I'm still happy with mine.
This device does exactly what it claims to do. We have used it in areas where we know there is usually no WiFi and we have received a great service. The device is well made, perfectly packaged and 2 months in is exceeding our expectations. Excellent product. Show details · 1
Really pleased with this product its easy to set up and the size of it makes it perfect to take with you anywhere. I've tried others before but this is the best. I use it when travelling and staying at Skegness where internet reception is usually quite poor but not now I have Ryoko. Show details · 1
This little device is a powerhouse. I haven't found any issues with it, connects fast, it's reliable and stable. Absolutely recommend this to anyone who wants easy, quick and reliable internet access. Show reply
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