Wi-fi, bluetooth, and a mini pcie slot for sim cards
Wi-fi, bluetooth, and a mini pcie slot for sim cards
Hey! I see what you're after. You're looking for a laptop that can handle both mobile data and regular Wi-Fi/Bluetooth, all in one setup. There are some options out there—like mini PCIe cards that support both SIM and wireless connectivity, though drivers can be a bit tricky. Some laptops with built-in SIM slots also offer Wi-Fi and Bluetooth, but you'd need a switch to toggle between mobile data and regular internet. It’s definitely possible, though it might require checking compatibility and possibly custom setup. If you want something more tailored, you could explore specialized mini PCIe devices or consider a laptop with integrated SIM and wireless features.
Be careful, many unlimited data plans have strict limits and can stop you if too much data is used (most include this restriction in their policies, especially in routers). Huawei offers numerous 4G hotspots with Wi-Fi or wired connections. You might want to explore those options. There are also several mini PCIe cards available for this purpose, and you could pair them with a PCIe to Mini PCIe card.
I need a laptop model that supports Bluetooth and Wi-Fi, ideally with a powerful wireless card. Since I have unlimited data at home, I’m okay with speeds of 30-40 Gbps monthly.
Sure, there are Wi-Fi and Bluetooth cards available. However, there isn't a single chip that supports all three. The SIM card would take up space on the mini-PCIe slot, so you'd likely need a USB dongle. That way you'd have Wi-Fi but not Bluetooth, or vice versa.
I understand, but those phone wifi and LTE parts are quite compact. If we combined them with a chip that can switch between wifi and LTE (keeping just two antennas), it would be great. I’d consider reaching out to Intel now to discuss this. Maybe a standard SIM slot should be included in premium laptops, like the XPS 7590 I own.
Choose a laptop with an existing SIM card port, then connect a WWAN card. Dell Latitude models offer this feature even when the SIM slot is hidden or the card is missing. Without a SIM port, a WWAN card won’t work unless paired with a compatible adapter like the one mentioned.
No problem, you're correct. Replacing the Wi-Fi card can cause a loss of your BT and Wi-Fi connection.
A USB dongle is not the right solution. A laptop typically has two ports—one for Wi-Fi and Bluetooth, and another for SIM cards. If you lack a SIM slot, you won’t have the second port available for this device.