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Using an eSIM hotspot for your laptop while travelling

Sharing phone data can be an alternative to hotel Wi-Fi. Your plan must permit tethering, and your allowance needs to cover the laptop’s activity too.

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Laptop updates, cloud synchronisation and backups can consume more data than a meeting. Limit automatic downloads before opening the hotspot and review metered-network settings. Phone battery and heat also matter during long sessions. A 5G label does not guarantee the same speed everywhere or an uninterrupted meeting.

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Review hotspot support, high-speed allowance and validity in GORIL plan details. An unlimited plan’s reduced speed may not support video meetings comfortably. Protect the hotspot with a strong password and switch it off afterwards. Test the connection before a critical call and keep an alternative network available where possible; mobile coverage varies by building and location.

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Your practical checklist

  • Confirm tethering support in the product details.
  • Limit laptop updates and synchronisation.
  • Test before a critical meeting.

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