Why (and how) Windows 10 PCs with LTE and eSIM will change the game

Soon having a PC that's always connected to the internet via a cellular network will be the new normal. And that change starts now.

Over the course of conducting my review of the Surface Pro with LTE the reality of how important having 4G LTE built into a PC became obvious. That's in part due to embedded SIM (eSIM) technology, which is built into the Surface Pro with LTE and future devices.

For those not familiar with the technology, eSIM digitally delivers the same functionality of a physical SIM card – network authorization, IMEI number, and APN configuration data. It's analogous to having a blank SIM card built into the computer that can be programmed to work with any carrier. It also means you can buy data plans through a digital store instead of going to T-Mobile and buying a prepaid SIM.

The value of eSIM

The ability to take a PC or 2-in-1 wherever in the world you are and still have multiple ways to get on the internet is going to be critical for businesses, the modern nomadic millennial workforce, creators, those who are self-employed, and even regular consumers.

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