The iPad comes in two versions: a Wi Fi only version and a WiFi + 3G version. If you only need to use the iPad at home then the Wi Fi version will connect to the internet via your home network. If you plan to use the iPad out of the home then you will need the 3G version (unless you limit your usage to cafes and stores that provide a free Wi Fi connection) to connect to the Internet. In the US the only 3G option is currently with AT&T.
If you do purchase an iPad with 3G, you will not need home wireless internet. But you can also connect to a home wireless internet with an iPad with 3G. You will need to pay monthly for the AT&T 3G fees.
There are no contracts for an iPad; you can purchase a plan from AT&T for your phone, but for the iPad you do not have to purchase an additional plan when you are going to use the iPad for internet services.
You can use an IPad 2 with no carrier at all if you only use the wireless internet with it or wifi. You can use AT&T or you can use Verizon or just wireless internet.
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?
You do not need the internet to use an iPad. However its function will be severaly limited if it does not have access to the internet. Most of the iPad's content is drawn from the internet, either through app downloads or content to its apps or web browsers.You can use the iPad for work such as text input or watching video loaded onto it with a computer along with some apps that do not require an active internet connection.
You can use wi-fi on any home internet service provider- for ever! But if you want to use the iPad on the go with 3G, you have to subscribe with AT&T (as of right now).
Nope You will have to have the internet to download games to the iPad, but most can be played without a internet connection.
Yes, AT&T does offer special plans for iPads. You'll want to get a special iPad data plan through them otherwise unless you find yourself a good wifi spot, I think. Otherwise you won't be able to access the internet or download things on your iPad.
The physical difference: the Verizon iPad is .01 pound lighter than the AT&T iPad 2.
To get an IPad 64 gig 3g you can either go to a store like AT&T or you can get one from the internet used, from Amazon or EBay. You could also go to the Apple store.
The iPad has great internet service. It completely varies based on the type of wireless service you are using, but the iPad itself has no issues.
The iPad comes with it's own internet browser called safari. It can be used in Wi-Fi hotspots and anywhere if you have a 3G plan for a 3G iPad.