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If you bought a developed and released tablet over the past few years, pay attention to its extra features. Many models have received a built-in eSIM module as an add-on, and owners of such equipment can connect a new communication format and use it.
You will learn more exciting details of eSIM supported devices in the blog, keep reading!
eSIM & How Does It Work on Tablets
Tablets have made our lives a lot easier, haven’t they? If before we were literally tied to a stationary computer, we could only work in one place, on the road, all we had was a mobile phone. But a smartphone can give far from everything that a user may need. In this sense, a tablet is the golden mean between a cellular device and a computer. And now, let’s see if the tablet can support the latest technologies, such as eSIM.
What is an eSIM?
The eSIM technology is a new stage in developing SIM cards, which have become part of a smartphone, having lost a physical appearance. The emergence of a given IT solution is associated with the spread of smart eSIM devices.
This is a digital module built into the device. An eSIM cannot be removed from the gadget but can be programmed to work with different operators. Thus, one can set up multiple profiles and switch between them in a few clicks.
Why and How Do You Use an eSIM on Tablets?
Installing eSIM on a tablet can help to unload your phone. This can be a helpful technology for those who use several numbers with different tariff plans.
Therefore, many users are wondering how to install eSIM on a tablet:
- Open “Settings” on your tablet.
- Head to “Connections”.
- In the “SIM Card Manager” section, discover “Adding eSIM” (Adding a mobile tariff plan). If there is such an item, it means that your tablet supports an electronic module.
After activating eSIM on your tablet, you can add several numbers and switch between them in your device settings. For this, do the following:
- Claim a QR code from your mobile operator.
- Scan the QR code on your tablet.
- Follow the on-screen guide and activate the eSIM function.
- Add the necessary numbers in the settings of your tablet.
- Pick the desired number in settings.
Benefits of Using Tablets with an eSIM Function
Are you going on a trip and have not yet decided on a device to take with you? Take tablets with eSIM function. Why so?
Read on to find out the advantages in this case:
- Convenience. Watch movies, YouTube, play, and sit in messengers — you can do all this on your tablet. Why take a laptop on the road?
- Compactness. Nowadays, it would help if you stayed mobile: tablets are much more convenient to take on the road. The flat design allows you to put it in a backpack without worrying. Taking a tablet with you in transport is much more convenient than a laptop.
- No accessories are required for the tablet. Remember what you need for a computer: a mouse, a bag or a backpack. It would help if you also remembered about the charger, which constantly heats up during charging and takes up a lot of space. There are no such problems with the tablet.
- An ideal eSIMsupported device for work and study. Modern tablets are optimized for various tasks: for working with graphics, video editing, and design. It is also convenient to make tables and write articles on them. Imagine how fortunate it is to work with a convenient tablet instead of a laptop that is always warming on your lap!
- Forget of repairs. The laptop needs to be repaired once a year to clean it from dust, check its operability, and so on. You won’t need it with a tablet: you will save nerves, time, and money and forget about the annual maintenance of the device.
List of Tablets with eSIM Support
So, which tablet computers come with eSIM functions? Here is an updated tablets with eSIM list.
iPad (the 7th generation)
Apple’s sleek and compact 7th-generation iPad is both attractive and highly functional.
A powerful A12 Bionic chip for making 4K video, a 10.2-inch Retina display, a 24-hour battery life, an 8-megapixel camera, a FaceTime HD front camera and compatibility with Smart Keyboard and Apple make this eSIM iPad an ideal assistant for various creative stuff.
Apple iPad Pro 12.9 (the 3rd generation)
The 12.9-inch third-generation iPad Pro with eSIM support was launched in 2018 and is still one of the most beloved iPads on the market today due to its significant display size.
Along with an eSIM function, the iPad Pro 12.9 boasts a Liquid Retina XDR display, an M1 chip for 24-hour battery life, 5G connectivity, and perfect compatibility.
Apple iPad Pro 11 (all versions)
This eSIM-supported device, released in 2018 but with a smaller 11-inch screen, is a stylish gadget suitable for work or traveling, featuring performance and functionality.
iPad Mini (the 5th generation)
This one was released in 2019 and is considered one of the best iPads made by Apple. This is the smallest iPad ever made by this company, equipped with a 7.9-inch Retina display.
Despite its compact size, the iPad Mini does not disappoint in performance. The bionic A12 chip, a 24-hour battery life, and an 8-megapixel camera are some of its great features.
iPad Air (the 3rd generation)
This 2019 eSIM iPad has a well-done design and has all the options one needs for work and home. For some users, it’s the quintessential Apple tablet.
The audio and video capabilities of the iPad Air, combined with a Retina display, A12 Bionic chip, and a long-lasting accumulator, provide an Internet connection wherever you are.
Microsoft Surface Pro (the 5th and 7th generations)
The 5th generation Microsoft Surface Pro was made in 2017. This was the first esim tablet. The 7th generation Microsoft Surface Pro model appeared later, in 2019.
This device has an advanced Intel processor for tablets, a 24-hour battery life, and an HD camera. So, it will be the perfect companion whether you stay home, work in the office, or travel.
Microsoft Surface Pro X (the 5th generation)
Released in 2019, the 5th generation Microsoft Surface Pro X is a high-performance tablet with impressive specifics: Microsoft SQ® 1 and Microsoft SQ® 2 chipsets, two USB–C® ports, a 13-inch touchscreen, and compatibility with the Surface Slim Pen.
And this list will grow as makers release new devices without a doubt.
