Staying connected during Consensus is not a convenience—it’s a core part of your conference strategy. Your phone becomes your navigation tool, meeting coordinator, networking hub, and real-time update channel all at once. Relying solely on venue or hotel Wi-Fi is risky during peak hours, so having your own stable mobile data via a physical SIM or eSIM ensures you don’t miss messages, meeting changes, ride pickups, or time-sensitive opportunities.
Choosing between a physical SIM and an eSIM depends on your device and travel style. eSIMs are ideal if you want instant connectivity the moment you land and prefer setting things up in advance, while physical SIMs work well if your phone doesn’t support eSIM or you want in-person setup and a local number. Planning before you fly—checking device compatibility, estimating data needs, and backing up documents offline—removes friction on arrival. Most attendees are best served by slightly overestimating data needs, as usage spikes quickly with maps, messaging apps, social media, and content uploads throughout the week.
Optimizing usage is just as important as choosing the right plan. Simple steps like disabling background backups, downloading offline maps, and managing app auto-play can stretch your data further. At the same time, basic security hygiene—avoiding sensitive actions on public networks, using your own chargers, and locking down your device—helps protect both your data and your digital assets. With the right setup, connectivity fades into the background, letting you focus fully on networking, learning, and building at Consensus.
