Can my iPad 9 get a phone number so I can make and receive calls?

MikiSunshine wrote:

The iPad should have originally been set up with a cellular carrier. I don’t think you can set it up retroactively.

You're confused. Whether an iPad is set up with a cellular provider or not makes no difference. iPad does NOT have a cellular radio like an iPhone or Apple Watch (if Apple Watch is purchases as cellular). A cellular iPad, if set up with cellular service is for data only. This means a cellular iPad can access the internet without being connected to Wifi. It still isn't a cell phone.

If one owns an iPhone, using continuity, they can make and receive phone calls on an iPad (regardless of whether it is Wifi only or Wifi + Cellular).

This link explains how Continuity works --> Use Continuity to connect your Mac, iPhone, iPad, iPod touch, and Apple Watch - Apple Support

I am sorry, but only iPhones and Apple watch’s can receive a phone number. You can download a phone app from the AppStore for phone calls if you want. You can also call on an iPad if your phone is nearby

The iPad should have originally been set up with a cellular carrier. I don’t think you can set it up retroactively.