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ipad with cellular

if I were to buy an ipad with cellular capabilities, but without signing up with a carrier right now, can I add a carrier later on?


Posted on Sep 10, 2021 7:21 AM

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Posted on Sep 10, 2021 7:28 AM

Yes. In purchasing a WiFi+Cellular model of iPad, you are not committing yourself to needing a Cellular Carrier plan - but are preserving the opportunity and flexibility of doing so at a later time.


Also be aware the only WiFi+Cellular models have GPS location functions. WiFi Only models do not have any built-in GPS capabilities.


The potential need for GPS is one of the many reasons that some users choose a WiFi+Cellular model - even if having no need or intention of using Cellular.

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Sep 10, 2021 7:28 AM in response to debbihux67

Yes. In purchasing a WiFi+Cellular model of iPad, you are not committing yourself to needing a Cellular Carrier plan - but are preserving the opportunity and flexibility of doing so at a later time.


Also be aware the only WiFi+Cellular models have GPS location functions. WiFi Only models do not have any built-in GPS capabilities.


The potential need for GPS is one of the many reasons that some users choose a WiFi+Cellular model - even if having no need or intention of using Cellular.

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