Working smoothly on the road: this is what you need

Presenting something to a client, quickly finishing something on the train or staying at home to avoid unnecessary travel... You want to be able to work just as smoothly in these situations as you can in the office. This is only possible if you have the right hardware and a customised mobile subscription.

1. Your basic equipment
A smartphone is essential for every self-employed person. Depending on your work style and needs, you’ll also need a laptop and/or tablet.

• Choose a laptop if you need to be able to work comfortably anywhere and always have documents and office applications at hand. A laptop is more powerful than a tablet and the range of professional software and applications is wider.
   
• Choose a tablet if you often need to show something to a colleague or client, such as construction plans or a digital catalogue. Combined with a graphics stylus, a tablet is also useful if you need to make plans, diagrams or sketches.

2. Useful accessories
To ensure you’re always working in optimal conditions, think about investing in additional accessories. What factors matter to you?
 

• Never run out of power
  There’s nothing as annoying or disruptive as running out of battery power during a busy working day. In addition to an extra charger, you may be interested in a charging station. That way you can charge all your devices at the same time. If you often find yourself without a socket nearby, invest in a power bank.
   
• Connect without hassle
  You have to give a presentation, but you can’t connect your laptop. Does that sound familiar? Not if you have a multiport adapter. Thanks to the multiple connection options – USB-C, USB-A, HDMI etc – you can effortlessly connect all your devices and cables.
   
• Printing and digitising
  If you sometimes need to print quotations or other documents when you’re with clients, consider investing in a portable printer. A compact scanner or an app such as Adobe Scan means you can also do the opposite: digitise documents easily.
   
• Receiving payments
  To let customers pay you directly, use a mobile payment terminal with a card reader. If you prefer to take payments without a card reader, use apps such as Payconiq to turn your smartphone into a payment solution.
   
• Working comfortably
  Working on location for long periods of time requires comfort. Noise-cancelling headphones help you concentrate in noisy environments, while a laptop stand puts your screen at an ergonomic height at any table.

3. The right mobile subscription

At least as important as your hardware is being reachable anytime, anywhere. This means the right tariff plan is crucial. Unlimited calls and text messages are usually included, but what else should you look out for?
 

• Data
  A generous data bundle is important, especially if you also use your smartphone as a Wi-Fi hotspot. Want the best surfing experience? Choose a provider that invests heavily in 5G, such as Orange. If you sometimes travel abroad, check if data usage is included.
   
• Extra SIM cards
  If you often work with your tablet out of Wi-Fi range, an extra SIM card is essential for staying connected. All our tariff plans include up to three Surf Extra Cards, which allow you to share your data volume with devices like a tablet or laptop.
   
• Security
  For the sake of your company, you need to keep your business and personal data secure. With Lookout Premium, included with all our rate plans, your smartphone is protected against malware, vulnerabilities and phishing.
   
• Device promotions
  Many mobile plans come with promotions on devices, making it easier to upgrade to the latest technology without great expense. So you always have a device that meets your professional requirements.

Orange has the solution for you

If collaboration is an important part of your job or you have specific requirements, we are happy to talk to you about a customised solution. This could be an MS Teams integration, hybrid meeting rooms or setting up a private 5G network. Feel free to challenge us.