Ryoko Pro Portable WiFi Hotspot | 4G LTE, 15 GB Starter Data

The Ryoko Pro is a 4G LTE portable WiFi hotspot that ships with a pre-installed SIM and a starter data bundle, so there is no carrier SIM to buy or activate before first use. It connects up to 10 devices, is rated for up to 150 Mbps download, runs up to 8 hours per charge, and charges over USB-C. The Amazon listing bundles 15 GB of data and advertises coverage in 150 or more countries. This is a prepaid, pay-as-you-go device: when the bundle runs out, you buy more data from Ryoko's online portal. It is built for travelers and short-term use, not as a replacement for home internet.

Who the Ryoko Pro is for

• International travelers who want one hotspot that works across many countries without swapping local SIM cards
• Remote workers who need a backup connection for a laptop and phone during a trip or a home outage
• Families sharing one data connection across several phones and tablets in a rental car, hotel, or campsite
• Anyone who wants to keep work devices off public hotel and airport WiFi by running them through a private, password-protected network

Key features

• Pre-installed SIM with bundled starter data (15 GB on the Amazon listing), so the device connects out of the box without a carrier account
• 4G LTE with a rated maximum of 150 Mbps download. There is no 5G radio
• Up to 10 devices on one password-protected WiFi network at the same time
• Up to 8 hours of WiFi use per charge, with USB-C fast charging from any USB-C cable or power bank
• Prepaid top-ups purchased through Ryoko's portal, with no contract and no roaming fees added by Ryoko
• Automatic network selection: the device connects to the nearest available partner carrier in each country rather than being locked to one network
• QR code setup: press the power button, then scan the on-device code with a phone camera to join

Specifications

What the 15 GB bundle covers, and what comes after

The bundle is a starter allowance, not an ongoing plan. Once you use it up, you buy prepaid data from Ryoko's portal in whatever amount you need. Ryoko states that top-ups can be bought at any time and that there is no contract and no roaming surcharge, but it does not publish top-up plan sizes or a validity period for bundled data on its site, so check the current listing for both before you rely on the device for a long trip. The device will not work with a SIM card from your own carrier, which means all data must come through Ryoko. Budget for that if you expect to stream video or run a laptop all day. A 1080p stream uses roughly 1.5 GB to 3 GB per hour, so 15 GB covers a few evenings of video or a couple of weeks of email, maps, and messaging.

Which networks does the Ryoko Pro use?

It rides on partner carrier networks in each country and picks the strongest available signal automatically; Ryoko does not name the carriers it uses. In practice this works like roaming on a travel SIM: coverage follows the local partners, so a rural area with weak LTE from every carrier will still be weak on this device. For a comparison of travel hotspots and travel routers that accept your own SIM, see our travel router comparison.

Common questions

Does the Ryoko Pro need a SIM card?

No. A SIM is already installed and activated, so there is nothing to insert or register. It is not unlocked for other carriers' SIM cards.

How long does the 15 GB of free data last?

It lasts until you use it, subject to any expiry window set by the listing. Ryoko does not publish a validity period on its site, so confirm the expiry terms on the Amazon listing before you buy. After the bundle is gone, you pay for prepaid top-ups.

How many devices can the Ryoko Pro handle?

Up to 10 at once. All 10 share one LTE connection, so total speed is split among them.

Can I use the Ryoko Pro as my home internet?

It is not a good fit. Prepaid per-GB data is expensive for daily home use, and the device has no Ethernet port. A fixed connection with your own cable modem or a Starlink setup is the better choice for a household.

Is the Ryoko Pro secure on public networks?

It creates a private, password-protected WiFi network for your devices, which keeps them off shared hotel and airport WiFi. For encryption of the traffic itself, run a VPN client such as Proton VPN or Mullvad on each device; the hotspot does not include a VPN.

Does the Ryoko Pro support 5G?

No. It is a 4G LTE device rated up to 150 Mbps download. Speeds in practice depend on the partner network and signal strength at your location.