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How to quickly check if you have eSIM support on Windows 10 and Windows 11
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Published onSeptember 12, 2022
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An eSIM allows you to connect to the internet using a cellular data connection. An eSIM profile is the software you must download to your device to access the carrier’s mobile network.
But eSIM profiles and eSIMs are not new technologies,Windows 10 (and Windows 11) has had eSIM supportfor quite some time.
In thisguide, we will show you how to check if you Windows PC has an eSIM in it to use to connect to the internet when the Wi-Fi is poor.
Does my device have eSIM support?
If you want to see if your device has eSIM, here’s what you need to do.
- OpenSettings2. Go toNetwork & internet > Cellular
3a. OnWindows 10 (Version 1703 or later): UnderCellular, if you see aManage eSIM profilessetting, then your PC has an eSIM.
3b. OnWindows 11: UnderCellular, look for theUse this SIM for cellular datawith a dropdown menu. Click the dropdown menu to see if an eSIM is an option; eSIM may also be labeled as SIM 1 or SIM 2.
Some devices, like theLenovo ThinkPad x13ssupport both an eSIM and using a physical SIM card. If you missed it, here’sour review of the best Windows on ARM laptop in ages.
Some people may be wondering if their device haseSIM support on their device, but you can also checkcellular settings in Windows. Another clear indication that your device doesn’t have eSIM support is that you don’t even have a “Cellular” option available in Settings.
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