Can I bring a portable Wi-Fi hotspot to Cuba?

Yes. Portable Wi-Fi hotspots (MiFi devices) are legal in Cuba. However, internet access is restricted and requires purchasing ETECSA internet cards.

• Personal portable hotspots are allowed for entry

• Active cellular hotspots may not work (Cuba has limited roaming agreements with US carriers)

• ETECSA (Cuban state telecom) sells internet access cards for about $1-2 USD per hour

• Public Wi-Fi hotspots are available in parks and plazas using ETECSA cards

• VPN use is technically legal but may experience connectivity issues

• US carriers (Verizon, T-Mobile, AT&T) do not offer roaming in Cuba

• Satellite internet devices (Starlink) remain restricted

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Official resource: https://www.state.gov/countries-areas/cuba (US State Department Cuba travel advisory)

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