How can I get 4G LTE (or equivalent) for my laptop in Germany?
When I search Google, I'm getting a lot of articles dated around 2012 about LTE not working in Europe. I don't think that's the situation anymore, but I'm not well-versed in phone technology (e.g. CDMA vs. GSM, if that's even relevant here) and having trouble with the research.
I'm looking to be able to connect my laptop to a 4G LTE or similar network, with full coverage anywhere in Berlin and other major cities, reasonable coverage elsewhere, for a reasonable price. I think my options are basically
- to use a mobile hotspot option through my current provider, Verizon, whether via phone or via Jetpack, with a global data plan, or
- to use a mobile hotspot option through a German provider, but given a stay of 1 month, how do I get around device contracts (if things are set up similarly in Germany)? Can I simply provide my own device and pay for a plan for 1 month?
Is one of these ways clearly more cost-effective? I anticipate I'd use somewhere between 800 and 1600 MB of data over a month, depending on how easily I can find free WiFi.
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How do I get 4G LTE on my laptop?
With LTE laptops, a special module is built in, making mobile internet (4G) via a SIM card possible. You do not need a dongle, but you put a SIM card with data bundle directly into a slot on your 4G laptop. You simply leave the SIM card in your laptop and use 4G internet every time you open your laptop.Can you add LTE to a laptop?
All you need to do is slot the SIM card you want to use into your laptop and let your machine configure it. Once done, it connects you to the mobile network of your SIM provider, giving you access to internet data while on the move or at home. Any LTE SIM card will be compatible.Is LTE available in Germany?
The three other German operators \u2014 Vodafone, T-Mobile and O2 Germany \u2014 all now offer 4G LTE services as part of their smartphone, tablet and laptop plans, and also provide "Zuhause" DSL replacement plans.Can laptops get 4G?
Most of the latest laptops, netbooks, and tablets offer a mobile broadband option, where you can have a 5G or 4G card or chipset built into the laptop when you order it (for an additional cost). You'll have to choose a mobile broadband service, but often you'll be able to select the wireless service provider.How to install a WWAN LTE Card in a Dell Latitude 12 Rugged Tablet (7202)
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