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What is the difference between an iPad with wi-fi and an iPad with wi-fi and cellular?

Posted on Nov 27, 2021 6:01 PM

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Posted on Nov 27, 2021 6:07 PM

A WiFi only iPad will only connect to a WiFi hotspot. The WiFi Cellular model will connect using a cellular connection provided you sign up for a cellular data plan for it. In short a WiFi only iPad won't connect to the internet if you are not within range of a WiFi network you can connect. The WiFi/cellular model will connect anywhere you can get a cellular connection, but will cost you for a cellular data connection.

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