What you need to know
- AT&T is picking up the Surface Go 3 with LTE on January 7.
- The price for Surface Go 3 with LTE is $729 for the Core i3 model.
- The device should be SIM unlocked.
AT&T has announced (opens in new tab) that it will begin selling the Surface Go 3 with 4G LTE on January 7, with pricing starting at $729. Microsoft announced that the Surface Go 3 would get a 4G LTE model in early 2022, and it appears stock for that SKU is now beginning to appear online. AT&T is the first to stock the device, though we suspect more retailers and outlets will stock it soon.
It appears the cheaper 4G LTE model with an Intel Pentium GOLD chip isn't available for sale yet. So far, it's just the Intel Core i3 model, which explains the high price tag. Microsoft intends to sell a $499 model with 4G LTE at some point soon as well, for those who don't need the extra power and would rather save a few bucks.
Surface Go 3: Specs
| Category | Surface Go 3 |
|---|---|
| OS | Windows 11 Home in S mode (consumer) Windows 11 Pro (commercial) Windows 10 Pro (commercial) |
| Processor | Intel Pentium Gold 6500Y 10th Gen Intel Core i3-10100Y |
| RAM | 4GB, 8GB |
| Graphics | Intel UHD 615 |
| Storage | 64GB eMMC 128GB SSD 256GB SSD (commercial) |
| Display | 10.5 inches 1920x1280 220 PPI 3:2 aspect ratio Touch |
| Ports | USB-C Surface Connect 3.5mm audio microSD card reader Nano SIM (LTE models) |
| Audio | Dual 2W stereo speakers Dual far-field studio mics |
| Connectivity | Wi-Fi 6 Bluetooth 5 Snapdragon X16 LTE eSIM support Nano SIM support |
| Camera | Front-facing 5MP (1080p) Rear-facing 8MP (1080p) IR camera |
| Keyboard | Type Cover Not included |
| Touchpad | Precision |
| Pen | MPP compatible Not included |
| Security | IR camera Firmware TPM (consumer) Hardware TPM 2.0 (commercial) |
| Battery | Up to 11 hours |
| Dimensions | 9.65 x 6.9 x 0.33 inches (245mm x 175mm x 8.3mm) |
| Weight | Wi-Fi: 1.2 pounds (544g) LTE: 1.22 pounds (533g) |
| Color | Platinum |
AT&T in a statement, said the following:
AT&T is adding the Microsoft Surface Go 3, the portable Surface touchscreen 2-in-1 from Microsoft Surface, to our Connected Laptop line-up beginning Jan. 7. Feel the difference practically anywhere you may go when this tablet is connected to the AT&T Network. The device will be available for the price of $729.99 or $20.28/mo. for 36 months on a 0% APR AT&T installment agreement, no trade-in required.
Will you be picking up the Surface Go 3 with 4G LTE? Let us know in the comments.
Third time's the charm
If you want entry to the Surface family of devices for one of the lowest possible prices, the Surface Go 3 tablet is an option to consider.
Zac Bowden is a Senior Editor at Windows Central. Bringing you exclusive coverage into the world of Windows 10 on PCs, tablets, phones, and more. Also an avid collector of rare Microsoft prototype devices! Keep in touch on Twitter: @zacbowden.
