Q: Does the iPad Mini with cellular use a SIMM card to connect to a cellular service? If so, can it be used on other carriers like Virgin, Net10 Tac-Fone etc.?

Hi Richard,

Thanks for visiting Apple Support Communities.

You may find the information in these links helpful with researching your iPad Mini purchase:

iPad Air and iPad mini with Retina display Wi-Fi + Cellular models: Understanding cellular connectivity

http://support.apple.com/kb/HT6052

Regardless of the initial region or store of purchase, all Wi-Fi + Cellular iPad Air and iPad mini with Retina display models offer the same cellular support.

These models support a number of LTE networks across the world. View the carrier and network options in your region. To learn about cellular data plans and accounts, contact your wireless carrier. You can also learn aboutSIM card form-factor compatibility with your iPad. Wi-Fi + Cellular models of iPad Air and iPad mini with Retina display also support other high-speed networks.

Best Regards,

Jeremy