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6 Tips for Choosing a SIM Card for Your Tablet Device

Published on: Jan 20, 2023

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Mobile phones have been around for decades and have only become technologically advanced with time. Mobile phones evolved with time as the humble basic phones gradually became touch phones, which now became smartphones loaded with features, and larger display screens, supporting high-end applications. It is hard to imagine a world without mobile phones and connectivity. Then came the mobile tablets that bridge the gap between smartphones and laptops. 

Compared to smartphones, tablets are less expensive, offer a better battery life, and provide a better user experience for work, reading, or entertainment. However, for a tablet to work well and accomplish simple tasks like that of a mobile phone, such as calling, texting, etc., it requires a SIM card. 

A SIM (Subscriber Identity Module) is a small card that connects mobile phones to the cellular network and enables calling/texting.

Here are 6 tips for choosing a SIM card for tablet device:

  1. Before you opt for a SIM card for your tablet, ensure it has a SIM slot and is 4g compatible
  2. Establish your country of SIM usage and check network availability for your area
  3. Based on your requirements, select from a postpaid or prepaid SIM card
  4. Depending on your usage and needs, choose a national/international roaming plan for your SIM card
  5. As you can use your tablet to watch movies/play games for longer, opt for a plan with sufficient data along with your SIM
  6. While getting a new SIM you can pick a number of your choice and get a fancy phone number that is unique to you

So, If you want to buy a SIM card for your tablet, with a quality network and associated plans with many added benefits, check out the Vi new SIM card page. Vi offers free SIM home delivery and a diverse range of postpaid or prepaid plans at pocket-friendly prices.

frequently asked questions

The New Vi REDX 1101 comes loaded with Lifestyle & Entertainment benefits. Every benefit is of premium category, offering an uncompromising experience. Please visit plan benefits page on Vi App for details.

There is no exit fee if you move from any older version of REDX plan to the new one.

Exit Fee will be charged when if you move out of REDX plan ie. Postpaid to Prepaid, Port-Out, Disconnection or Plan change. This fee will be applicable if International Roaming benefit was availed in the last 1 year on REDX 1101 plan.

You can log on to Vi App and go to my accounts > Active plan benefits > claim benefits section. You will be able to activate the benefits available with your plan. Sign-up using registered Vi mobile number and log on to the respective app (Disney+ Hotstar, Amazon Prime, etc.) using the same credentials.

 

  • It is a complimentary 12 month SonyLiv Premium (TV and mobile) subscription worth Rs999, available with REDX 1101 plan; wherein 1 month = 30 days.
  • This subscription works simultaneously on 2 devices and allows you to create up to 5 profiles.  

 It is a complimentary 6 month Eazydiner Prime subscription worth Rs 2190; wherein 1 month = 30 days. Get upto 50% discount at Premium restaurants & bars with this subscription and more!

It is a complimentary 1 year subscription; wherein you can avail a flat discount of Rs 450 on one way flight tickets and Rs 700 on round trip flights every month. 

  • It is a complimentary 7 days International Roaming pack worth Rs2999
  • It is available for free only once every year.

 

You can log on to Vi App and go to claim benefits. You will be able to activate International Roaming benefit if it is available with your plan. Select the start date and activate.

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