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How to Enable or Disable eSIM on Windows 11
First, check if your laptop has an eSIM built-in
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Updated onNovember 28, 2023
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If you bought your laptop from a mobile operator, it’s likely to have the option of activating the eSIM and connecting your machine to the internet using a cellular network.
With an eSIM on board, you don’t need to insert another physical SIM card into your laptop because it’s already built-in. It’s beneficial when yourdevice can’t connect to a network.
How do I check if my Windows 11 device is eSIM compatible? Click theStartbutton, then go toSettings>Network & internet>Cellular.
If you don’t see the Cellular option, your device doesn’t have eSIM capability, and you should check other options, such asconnecting your laptop to a hotspotusing your mobile device.
In order to activate and use the eSIM, you need to meet the following requirements:
How do I activate eSIM on Windows 11?
1. Add an eSIM profile
You can use the cellular data network and mobile connection if you have set up the profile correctly. There is no need for an eSIM software download for Windows 11.
In case yourphone doesn’t work without Wi-Fi, check the highlighted guide on how to fix the issue.
2. Use the profile and turn on the Cellular data function
How do I remove eSIM on Windows 11?
To disable eSIM on Windows 11, you just need to delete the profiles you’re using for the cellular data connection. Here’s how you do that:
Without a profile, the cellular data won’t function anymore, so if you need it afterward, you have to create the profile once again, as shown in solution 1 above. However, we suggest turning off the cellular data when you don’t need it without deleting the profile.
What can I do if the eSIM option is missing from Windows 11?
If you have checked that your Windows 11 device has an eSIM or you have used it before and now the option has disappeared, reinstalling the cellular adapter driver is the best option.
We have a great step-by-step guide on what to do if theeSIM option is missing on Windows 11.
That’s it! Now you know how to activate or deactivate eSIM on Windows 11, and hopefully, you can connect to the internet from a remote place where you don’t have Wi-Fi or cable connections.
We also have a guide that will provide the necessary information if youcan’t set up a mobile hotspot on Windows.
The Wi-Fi disappeared? If theWi-Fi option is not showing up on Windows 11, the highlighted guide will provide the solutions to fix it.
Facing issues whilesending messages with error code 38, while using a Giffgaff mobile operator; check out the guide to find the solutions.
If you have any other questions or suggestions, feel free to add them in the comments section.
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Claudiu Andone
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His abrupt interest in computers started when he saw the first Home Computer as a kid. However, his passion for Windows and everything related became obvious when he became a sys admin in a computer science high school.
With 14 years of experience in writing about everything there is to know about science and technology, Claudiu also likes rock music, chilling in the garden, and Star Wars. May the force be with you, always!
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Oldtimer in the tech and science press, with 14 years of experience in writing on everything there is to know about science, technology, and Microsoft
