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Ipad cellular feature

Can we make normal phone calls just like an iPhone from an iPad with cellular mode?

iPad Pro 11-inch Wi-Fi, Cellular

Posted on Oct 17, 2020 10:35 AM

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Posted on Oct 17, 2020 10:42 AM

An iPad, whether a Cellular model or not, is not capable of accessing Cellular Voice or Messaging features. An iPad with Cellular connectivity alone can only access IP-data services.


If paired with an iPhone, the capabilities of iPad significantly broaden to include Cellular Voice and Messaging services of the iPhone - relayed to the iPad over WiFi using Apple’s continuity features.


Continuity

https://support.apple.com/en-gb/HT204681


SMS/MMS Messaging

https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT208386


WiFi Calling

https://support.apple.com/en-gb/HT203032


When correctly configured, the iPad FaceTime App provides access to Cellular Voice Calling features - whilst Messages supports SMS/MMS messaging services.



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Oct 17, 2020 10:42 AM in response to shikhar80

An iPad, whether a Cellular model or not, is not capable of accessing Cellular Voice or Messaging features. An iPad with Cellular connectivity alone can only access IP-data services.


If paired with an iPhone, the capabilities of iPad significantly broaden to include Cellular Voice and Messaging services of the iPhone - relayed to the iPad over WiFi using Apple’s continuity features.


Continuity

https://support.apple.com/en-gb/HT204681


SMS/MMS Messaging

https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT208386


WiFi Calling

https://support.apple.com/en-gb/HT203032


When correctly configured, the iPad FaceTime App provides access to Cellular Voice Calling features - whilst Messages supports SMS/MMS messaging services.



Oct 17, 2020 10:43 AM in response to shikhar80

No, the iPad only support cellular data.


But to some degree you can enable calling on it:

Allow phone calls on your iPad, iPod touch, and Mac - Apple Support


If your carrier supports WIFI calling:

Make a call with Wi-Fi Calling - Apple Support


You can also make and receive calls with Facetime and facetime audio:

Use FaceTime with your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch - Apple Support


Good luck!

Ipad cellular feature

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