Do I have to get a SIM card to start using the new iPad?

iPad 2, iOS 9

Posted on Jun 11, 2021 4:42 PM

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imobl

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Posted on Jun 11, 2021 5:00 PM

No. You only need sim card if your iPad is wifi + cellular model

and you wish to connect to your wireless provider's network.

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imobl

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Jun 11, 2021 5:00 PM in response to Unwarymaid

No. You only need sim card if your iPad is wifi + cellular model

and you wish to connect to your wireless provider's network.

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