Do you want to be able to be online anytime, anywhere with your laptop? Imagine: your WiFi at home is not working, or you want to quickly send an email on the train. Public WiFi is often slow and, even worse, not secure! We have 3 ways for you to ensure that you can always stay online with your laptop and tablet. The first via a mobile hotspot with the best SIM-only subscription. Read more!
Mobile hotspot
A commonly used option is to use a mobile hotspot. If you have a SIM only with number portability and mobile internet, you are actually ready to use the internet on your laptop. By enabling your phone’s hotspot feature, you can connect your laptop to your phone’s mobile network. This is just a fast and stable internet connection, but it will drain your battery a lot faster. In addition, it is somewhat less secure than a Data SIM.
Data SIM
The Data SIM is considered the best option for mobile internet on both laptops and tablets, using the fast 4G and soon 5G network. You can choose to purchase an extra Data SIM and share it with your laptop via a dongle. This is a USB stick with a SIM card that is connected to the mobile network. An alternative is to use a MiFi router. This even allows you to connect multiple devices at the same time. How convenient? Some laptops even have a built-in 4G LTE function, where you insert a SIM card directly into your laptop for mobile internet without the need for a dongle or MiFi router. In all cases, a Data SIM is required and you have a choice: share your business bundle or purchase a separate internet bundle.
Public WiFi Network
Finally, there are public WiFi networks that you can find everywhere, such as on the train, in hotels or in restaurants. While it may be tempting to use this free Wi-Fi, you really need to realize that public Wi-Fi networks are often unsafe and pose the risk of hackers gaining access to your data. Therefore, it is always wise to be cautious and, if possible, opt for a more secure option such as a Data SIM or a mobile hotspot. As you can see, there are various options for mobile internet, each with its own advantages and disadvantages. Which one suits you?
This article was produced in collaboration with Simyo
