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It's best to have both options on the iPad, that way if you want to use your iPad when your out and about and not near a wifi hotspot you can use the mobile phone network instead.
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∙ 11y ago
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∙ 13y agoActually, you can. What you need to do is purchase a MiFi adapter from AT&T or Verizon and sign up for one of their data plans.
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∙ 11y agoYou can't do that an an Apple Store, but an independent Apple reseller might.
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∙ 11y agoYes you could
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∙ 12y agono you have to buy a 3G version
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I already own an iPad. Can I purchase wifi for the iPad?
The iPad already has wifi............ If you have 3G it will still have wifi if you are in one place.
What is the difference between the iPad and the iPad 3G?
Ipad or Ipad WIFI can access WiFi network ( like Ipod touch) where as IPad 3g has SIM card slot and can access internet where WiFi networks are not available ( you require Data Plan from AT&T in US) for Ipad 3G if you want to access internet where WiFi network is not available. What happens if you cancel the monthly payment on the Ipad 3g, does it still work?
Should you get the iPad 3G or the iPad wifi?
you should get the ipad with wifi only if your parents have a smartphone because that can be your wifi source. but if u dont have a smartphone get 3g. even though it is $25 a month.
Does the iPad 3 have built in wifi?
yes. you just have to go on setting and it's gonna show all of the things you have on your iPad in a line going from up to down look and you are gonna see wifi
How do you get internet on an iPad?
With WiFi or a 3G connection.
What kind is your iPad?
In the related links you'll find a picture of an iPad with two things circled; the 3G sensor at the top and the number of GB. If your iPad has a 3G sensor then it is a WiFi + 3G iPad and if it doesn't then it's just a WiFi iPad. Also it shows the number of GB.
Will your iPad use 3G instead of wifi if both are available?
Only if your 3G signal is on. If your 3G and wifi signal are both on and if your within wifi, it will use the wifi signal (connection) first.
What type of product is iPad 2?
with wifi and 3g
Can a iPad have wifi and no contract?
WiFi doesnt need a contract. Only 3G does.
Do you have to buy a iPad with a plan?
No you only have to have a 3G plan with the 3G model, those are $129 more than the wifi iPad.
Ipad run on wifi or does it need a service contract?
Question: Does the iPad run on WiFi or do you need a contract? Answer: It is your choice, you can choose a Apple iPad WiFi + 3G or a normal Appe iPad WiFi. If you get the one without the 3G you can run it on WiFi only and not pay a monthly contract fee, the only thing you will pay for is the internet service.
Can you connect to both wi-fi and 3g with the ipad?
If you buy the wifi and 3G one you can.
