Use a tablet with a SIM card

Tablet models with and without a SIM card slot

• A tablet is a flat, portable one computer. Almost all current models have a touchscreen and are just as suitable for use at home as on the go.
• There are tablets with and without a SIM card slot. If a tablet has a corresponding slot, this is usually indicated by the addition of "3G", "LTE" or "GSM" in the model name.
• Thanks to a SIM card slot on a tablet, the device can be connected to the Internet via mobile communications while on the move. So you don't have to rely on a WiFi connection or public hotspots.
• Most of the users use tablets for surfing the Internet, for viewing Videos or to send emails. The portable computers can be used both privately and professionally.
• Many manufacturers offer individual tablet models in two versions. Devices with a SIM card slot are usually somewhat more expensive than the same model without a corresponding interface, but with the same equipment.
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• Some versions are only available with or without a SIM card slot.
• The current iPad Air 2 from Apple For example, the cheapest variant without 4G support costs 489 euros, while the price for the same model with a SIM card slot is 609 euros.
• The price difference is slightly smaller for devices from Samsung. The Samsung Galaxy Tab S 8.4 with 16 gigabytes of memory with a SIM card slot costs around 70 euros more than without it. (As of February 2015)

Tablet with SIM card slot: you have to pay attention to this

• Before buying a tablet, think carefully about when and for what purposes you want to use the device.
• If you only use your tablet at home, you rarely need a SIM card slot. It looks different if the mission is mainly on the move.
• Most tablets have a SIM card slot, but no telephone function. If you not only want to surf the web on the go, but also want to make phone calls, you should opt for a device that is appropriately equipped.
• Differentiate between 3G and 4G models. For the average consumer, a 3G data connection is usually completely sufficient. If, on the other hand, you have high demands or you want to stream HD content on the go, you can use a 4G tablet.
• Please note that you also need a suitable SIM card and a corresponding tariff. A SIM card with a data flat rate and surfing volume of 1 gigabyte is available from cell phone discounters for around eight euros a month.
• Compare the tariffs of the different providers before buying a tablet. Do not only consider the data volume, but also the speed of surfing.

Conclusion: tablet with or without a SIM card slot?

Before buying a mobile computer, consider whether you need a SIM card slot or not. This not only increases the cost of the device itself, it also incurs additional charges for a corresponding cell phone tariff. You can enjoy all the online content on your tablet on the go, while using devices without a SIM card slot only when active WIRELESS INTERNET ACCESSConnection using the internet. In models without SIM card support, you cannot retrofit a slot, but you can use your smartphone or laptop as a hotspot. This is a bit cumbersome, but is sufficient for occasional surfing.