cellular service on my ipad


recently bought an ipad and was having troubler getting the cellular part set up. I then was told that my ipad does not have cellular capabilities., I saw the answer that an ipad is not a phone, but when i am at work, the only way to connect to the internet is through cellular. any suggestions




Posted on Jul 7, 2021 8:03 AM

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Posted on Jul 7, 2021 8:11 AM

Click on this link to 'Identify your iPad model' --> https://support.apple.com/kb/HT201471and check its capabilities. Some do, some don't.


If it does not have cellular capability and you have no WiFi at work, see if you can set up a hotspot using a cell phone.


How to set up a Personal Hotspot on your iPhone or iPad

https://support.apple.com/HT204023

A Personal Hotspot lets you share the cellular data connection of your iPhone or iPad (Wi-Fi + Cellular) when you don't...

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Jul 7, 2021 8:11 AM in response to mactuna

Click on this link to 'Identify your iPad model' --> https://support.apple.com/kb/HT201471and check its capabilities. Some do, some don't.


If it does not have cellular capability and you have no WiFi at work, see if you can set up a hotspot using a cell phone.


How to set up a Personal Hotspot on your iPhone or iPad

https://support.apple.com/HT204023

A Personal Hotspot lets you share the cellular data connection of your iPhone or iPad (Wi-Fi + Cellular) when you don't...

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