After first discovering eSIM technology, many people are surprised to find that it’s not just the latest smartwatches and smartphones that are eSIM-enabled – but new tablets and laptops too!
In this post, we discuss how this works and how it can benefit you.
eSIM-enabled Tablets And Laptops – So, How Does That Work?
eSIM compatible tablets and laptops work in the same way as eSIM-enabled smartphones and smartwatches: through an embedded SIM as opposed to a traditional, removable, plastic SIM. While traditional SIM cards come pre-loaded with all the necessary software and information to connect to a network provider, eSIMs usually start out as a blank slate. Subsequently, you get to choose your network provider and download and activate your desired data plan over the internet, through a process called Remote SIM Provisioning (RSP).
However, because a tablet or laptop needs to be manufactured with an embedded SIM, and you can’t install an eSIM in a device afterwards – only select tablets and laptops are eSIM-compatible. This includes iPads and Surface Pro tablets, from Apple and Microsoft, respectively, as well as the latest laptops from Acer, ASUS, Dell, HP and Lenovo. But the great news is, as eSIMs edge closer to becoming the industry standard, more devices will be eSIM-compatible out of the box.
Check out our list of eSIM-compatible devices to see if your tablet or laptop is eSIM-ready, and read more below on the benefits of eSIMs in Tablets and Laptops 👇
What Are The Benefits of eSIMs in Tablets And Laptops?
Great for Companies Onboarding New Employees
For companies that regularly provide new employees with devices and data plans for work, eSIM-compatible tablets and laptops will prove to be highly beneficial. Now, before handing the device to the new employee, the company can install an eSIM data plan straight on the device, so the employee can hit the ground running as soon as they receive it. This is especially handy with staff working remotely, as the company can simply courier the tablet or laptop to the employee and no further action is required on their part: they can just turn on the device, switch to the correct SIM profile, and get to work!
You’ll Never Have to Tether
By downloading an eSIM data plan directly onto your tablet or laptop, you won’t have to tether, or hotspot, your smartphone’s internet connection. Not only is this more convenient but it provides a more reliable and secure connection too.
Plus, best of all, tethering, particularly through Wi-Fi, for long periods can put undue stress on your smartphone’s hardware, causing it to heat up and drain its battery life faster than usual. So, connecting to the internet directly through your eSIM-enabled tablet or laptop can help preserve your phone’s battery life in the short term – and its lifespan in the long run.
Get A New Data Plan – Anywhere And Anytime – In Minutes
Thanks to RSP, downloading and activating an eSIM plan is a 100% digital process. So, instead of the typical hassle of getting a new data plan – going into a store, waiting for a SIM to arrive in the post, fussing with the SIM tray, etc – now it’s no different from installing an app.
Ideal for Travellers
Travelling with an eSIM-ready tablet or laptop means that you won’t have to rely on spotty, unsecured wifi – and won’t have to compete for bandwidth. Nor will you go through the process of acquiring, activating, and installing a local SIM card. With an eSIM, you can activate a data plan for your tablet or laptop from a local network provider before you leave – or in a leisurely few minutes when you arrive.
Better still, if you’re someone who travels frequently, and to multiple locations, you could download a data plan on your tablet or laptop for every country you go to, and simply switch between them as needed.
Improved Device Design
An embedded SIM allows tablet and laptop manufacturers to do away with the physical SIM card tray, giving them more flexibility in how they design devices. Especially in the case of tablets, this can result in slimmer devices, with increased water resistance and overall durability.
Another eSIM Option
If you’re keen to make the switch to eSIM but your smartphone isn’t due for an upgrade, maybe your tablet or laptop is compatible! Subsequently, eSIM-supported tablets and laptops provide you with another option for hopping aboard the eSIM express!
OK, I Really Like The Sound Of eSIMs; What’s Next?
Whether you’re WFH, a digital nomad, or a frequent traveller, you’re guaranteed to find a data plan perfect for you among our comprehensive range of eSIM plans.
Take full advantage of your eSIM-compatible tablet or laptop and download your plan today!
