That is absolutely an option, you can spec out multiple laptops with cellular radios. It isn’t standard because it costs extra and most people aren’t going to pay an additional bill for another cell line. Typically they’re more common to enterprise environments with people out in the field a lot.
Hotspots are probably still the more common option though, at least in my experience.
I’ve seen this for data sharing between different cell plans before (2 numbers 1 data plan) and I’ve seen it as a $10 add on to an existing line, but you always had to be paying for 2 things (extra line or small monthy fee)
But an extra SIM card with data is only like £6 a month on a monthly rolling account, all one would have to do is have one or two less lattes to make up for is and it’s all good.
I would love to see more connectivity options in our devices, including tablets!
Maybe where you live, some other places are much, much more expensive.
If you want one, you could probably find a decent refurbished Thinkpad on eBay or something. Just make sure the radio it has is compatible with whatever spectrums your carrier uses. Tablets also have options for cellular radios.
You can also just buy a new one, but refurbs are good deals if you’re on a budget.
That is absolutely an option, you can spec out multiple laptops with cellular radios. It isn’t standard because it costs extra and most people aren’t going to pay an additional bill for another cell line. Typically they’re more common to enterprise environments with people out in the field a lot.
Hotspots are probably still the more common option though, at least in my experience.
I really wish you could buy sim cards in like, packs of 2-3 and have multiple sims for your devices using the same plan / line.
So your phone, laptop, tablet, etc can all share the same data and potentially voice/text service if they have the right software.
I’ve seen this for data sharing between different cell plans before (2 numbers 1 data plan) and I’ve seen it as a $10 add on to an existing line, but you always had to be paying for 2 things (extra line or small monthy fee)
This is why I just use my phone’s hotspot.
I do, too, but it is quite taxing on the battery, which sucks.
Just plug it in to the laptop? Surely the laptop has USB ports?
Don’t really get why we have an argument here. It would be way more ergonomic to just use mobile data instead of having to
If you’re in a train, for example, space is sparse so now you’d additionally need to put your phone somewhere.
But an extra SIM card with data is only like £6 a month on a monthly rolling account, all one would have to do is have one or two less lattes to make up for is and it’s all good.
I would love to see more connectivity options in our devices, including tablets!
Maybe where you live, some other places are much, much more expensive.
If you want one, you could probably find a decent refurbished Thinkpad on eBay or something. Just make sure the radio it has is compatible with whatever spectrums your carrier uses. Tablets also have options for cellular radios.
You can also just buy a new one, but refurbs are good deals if you’re on a budget.
Just use the money saved by takin’ away my CD drive