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iPad mini with cellular

I know the iPad mini with cellular has a gps chip but does it need the SIM card installed to use the gps function with say google maps or apple maps.


cheers Chris

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Posted on Jun 23, 2020 11:08 PM

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Only WiFi & Cellular models of iPad incorporate GPS - this being an element of the Cellular chipset. WiFi Only models of iPad have no GPS capability at all.


Whilst GPS is contingent upon having a WiFi & Cellular model of iPad, the GPS functionality is completely independent of Cellular features.


I hope this clarification is helpful to you.

Posted on Jun 24, 2020 5:44 AM

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Jun 24, 2020 5:44 AM in response to Chrisinplymouth

Only WiFi & Cellular models of iPad incorporate GPS - this being an element of the Cellular chipset. WiFi Only models of iPad have no GPS capability at all.


Whilst GPS is contingent upon having a WiFi & Cellular model of iPad, the GPS functionality is completely independent of Cellular features.


I hope this clarification is helpful to you.

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