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What's the difference between WiFi and 4G(+) and 5G tablets?

With a tablet, you can always connect to a WiFi network. Some tablets can also use mobile networks, like 4G or 5G. What's the difference and what extra options do you have with a 4G or 5G tablet? We'll explain it to you.

What can you do with a tablet with just WiFi?

With every tablet, you can connect to the internet via WiFi. This means you can use your own WiFi network while at home. When you're on the go, you're dependent on public WiFi networks, like the WiFi of the house or the WiFi of the coffee shop on the corner of the street.

What can you do with a 4G, 4G+, or 5G tablet?

4G tablet on the go

A 4G, 4G+, or 5G tablet has a SIM card slot or options for an eSIM. When you insert a SIM card with a mobile data plan or link an eSIM with a plan, you'll be connected anytime, anywhere. That way, you're no longer dependent on WiFi and you can check your email or the route via Google Maps anywhere you like. Are you a sports fanatic that doesn't want to miss a single detail of your favorite match or race? The large screen of your tablet is ideal to keep up with everything outdoors too.

What's the difference between 4G, 4G+, and 5G?

The 4G, 4G+, and 5G networks are all mobile networks. The difference between these networks is the speed. The 4G networks reach speeds up to 100Mb/s. The 4G+ is slightly faster with 225Mb/s. The 5G network is the latest one. This one isn't available everywhere yet. This network reaches the highest speeds, as they are 10Gb/s. The higher the speed of the network, the nicer it is to work with the internet. A tablet with 5G support can also use a 4G(+) network.

How do you get a SIM card or eSIM with a mobile data plan?

SIM card in a tablet

You'll need a SIM card or eSIM with a mobile data plan. Newer tablets support mainly eSIM cards. You don't have to buy a physical card for that, but your can get an extra plan from your mobile provider. Get an extra phone plan, use a prepaid SIM card, or use the SIM card from your smartphone. Keep in mind that some of the older tablet use a micro SIM card slot, while most new phones have a nano SIM card slot. Is your SIM card too large or small? You can cut your SIM card with a tool.

Conclusion

With a WiFi tablet, you can only use the internet via a WiFi connection. With 4G, 4G+, and 5G, you can also connect to the internet without WiFi around. That's ideal if you often use your tablet while on the go or in areas without WiFi. You'll need a SIM card or an eSIM with a mobile plan for that. That's not included with the tablet by default.

Megan
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