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I am aware that there exists small WiFi hotspot devices that you can plug a sim card to and you connect to it via WiFi using your devices. However, I'm looking to use a sim card on my laptop the same way I would on an Android tablet or an iPad so that the data is internal.

Is there a way for me to introduce this feature to a laptop that didn't come built in with it? Maybe a USB dongle or (even better) an internal component I can attach to the motherboard?

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  • search for "USB LTE modem" or "MPCI LTE Module" ? you've not specified the laptop so no idea what ports are available. – NickSlash Mar 05 '23 at 20:01
  • https://www.amazon.com/Mini-PCI-Adapter-card-Module/dp/B01J705MTC – Moab Mar 05 '23 at 20:13
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    It's called an WWAN module – Arctiic Mar 05 '23 at 20:22
  • @DavidPostill I think this close vote was a bit overzealous. The OP was looking for the appropriate term or type of device - I don't think he was looking for a particular product or recommedation. – davidgo Mar 06 '23 at 00:50
  • What laptop? A lot of laptops can take a WWAN card but don't come with them installed. If your laptop supports it, google "LTE M.2", remembering that your device will need antennas for it as well. – davidgo Mar 06 '23 at 00:54
  • @davidgo Is there a way to find out when I open the laptop up? Because I'm also replacing a few parts so I'll be opening it anyway. It's an early model IdeaPad – user9564371 Mar 08 '23 at 07:46

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