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Non-US (international) iPad 3G Activation

Hi,

I've ordered (purchased through a friend in US) an iPad 3G to be used in India. I understand that iPad is an UNLOCKED device and will support any Micro-SIM but the 'Cellular Data Activation' wizard seems to activate only ATT card, so its still petty much locked regionally.

I've spent hours googling but found nothing on this except a TUAW article that says "3rd-Party International SIM cards were confirmed to work by our readers. One chat participant experimented with an O2 Germany SIM and reported success." So there's some hope, but it would be great if someone can confirm this.

Is there *anyone here using an iPad 3G with a non-US and non-ATT card successfully*? Please let us know.

MacBook Pro 5,2 17" (Mid 2009), Mac OS X (10.6.1), 30" Cinema Display

Posted on May 2, 2010 12:29 AM

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arihant

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May 11, 2010 2:02 AM in response to 3zzy

Any one used the ipad 3g in india? ive ordered one from through a friend and mine's arriving on 19th... just keeping my fingers crossed it works on the regular edge network that airtel or vodafone provides...

if nyone knows or tried it, pls update....

ibr4him

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May 11, 2010 2:26 AM in response to arihant

Yes, it will work, confirmed.

arihant

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May 12, 2010 3:27 AM in response to ibr4him

wow... pl provide more info , as in what provider? what plan ? what speeds? where (pl confirm india - jus seems to good to be true :p)? and how did u setup?

kindly update....

dulu201

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Jun 6, 2010 3:40 AM in response to Global Apple

Hi Global Apple
Yes you can use IPAD 3G in Bangladesh, You have to have satisfy with EDGE connection as there are no 3G operator now. You just need to trim any Internet enable SIM.

Best Regards

Werthy

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Jun 6, 2010 7:57 AM in response to Mercurios

This link may help you guys out. http://www.ipadinsider.com/ipad-on-tmobile-edge-diy-micro-sim/

Jun 23, 2010 12:23 PM in response to dulu201

Hi dulu201,

I am pleased to see someone from Bangladesh participating in this discussion. I have an iPad 3G. Do you have any instructions or guidelines regarding how to cut/trim the sim card into a micro-sim. Can i use a regular post-paid grameen sim with activated EDGE connection ? I would also appreciate very much if i could speak to you over the phone. My cell phone in dhaka is 01711638202. Call me anytime, at your convenience.

Best Regards

Shan

lllaass

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Jun 23, 2010 2:09 PM in response to Global Apple

Global Apple wrote:
Hi dulu201,

I am pleased to see someone from Bangladesh participating in this discussion. I have an iPad 3G. Do you have any instructions or guidelines regarding how to cut/trim the sim card into a micro-sim.

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Shan

Google can be your friend. Here is the first link for a serch of cut sime card for ipad:

http://thenextweb.com/shareables/2010/05/06/cut-your-sim-card-into-a-microsim-ca rd-for-the-ipad/

himel

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Dec 12, 2010 7:00 AM in response to 3zzy

Hi dulu201 vai,
i can't enable my itune account,as there is no payment method in bangladesh.even i can't download the free app IBOOKS.if u can help plz try suggest me something

Non-US (international) iPad 3G Activation