Using ThinkPad T480 as a mobile phone | Hacker News

Hacker News users discussed turning a Lenovo ThinkPad T480 into a phone-like mobile device with an LTE modem such as the EG25-G.

Commenters noted Linux support, GPS, SIM tray details, and antenna setup as key factors for making the idea workable.

The T480’s repairable design and WWAN/NVMe expansion options were seen as advantages for modular mobile computing.

The thread also highlighted limits like hardware whitelists, upgrade constraints, and the broader state of open phone platforms.