This tutorial will show you how to turn on or off cellular network communication for your Windows 11 PC.
Some Windows 11 devices have a SIM card or eSIM in them that lets you connect to a cellular data network (ex: 5G), so you can get online in more places by using a cellular signal.
If your Windows 11 device doesn’t have a SIM card or eSIM, you can still connect to a cellular network by plugging in an external cellular device (also called a cellular modem or mobile broadband device). Either way, you must have a data plan from a mobile operator (ex: AT&T, T-Mobile, etc...) to connect.
Turning off cellular will disconnect your PC from all cellular networks, and turn off power to the cellular device.
Turning off cellular when not needed can save on electricity and improve security.
Reference:
Cellular settings in Windows - Microsoft Support
Learn how to find cellular settings on your Windows PC and change them if you need to.

Contents
- Option One: Turn On or Off Cellular from Quick Settings on Taskbar
- Option Two: Turn On or Off Cellular in Settings
- Option Three: Turn On or Off Cellular in Airplane Mode Settings
1 Open Quick Settings (Win+A).
2 Click/tap on the Cellular button to toggle cellular on or off. (see screenshots below)
1 Open Settings (Win+I).
2 Click/tap on Network & internet on the left side. (see screenshot below)
Open Network & internet settings
3 Turn On or Off Cellular for what you want on the right side.
4 You can now close Settings if you like.
1 Open Settings (Win+I).
2 Click/tap on Network & internet on the left side, and click/tap on Airplane mode on the right side. (see screenshot below)
3 Turn On or Off Cellular for what you want on the right side under Wireless devices. (see screenshot below)
4 You can now close Settings if you like.
That's it,
Shawn Brink
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