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My iPad Air 2 cellular service can work with 5g?

My cellular service for my iPad air2 no longer works because 3g service was eliminated. Will it work for 5g?



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Posted on Jul 27, 2022 3:58 PM

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Posted on Jul 27, 2022 6:36 PM

To use 5G cellular, you need a device with 5G cellular compatible hardware. It’s not just a software or firmware issue, it is a hardware issue.


An option is an older device that is 4G LTE capable as 5G is backwards compatible with 4G LTE. Otherwise you will need to buy a 5G iPad (iPad pro or iPad air 5th gen. Or a 11 inch iPad Pro 3rd gen).


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Jul 27, 2022 6:36 PM in response to rrb0117

To use 5G cellular, you need a device with 5G cellular compatible hardware. It’s not just a software or firmware issue, it is a hardware issue.


An option is an older device that is 4G LTE capable as 5G is backwards compatible with 4G LTE. Otherwise you will need to buy a 5G iPad (iPad pro or iPad air 5th gen. Or a 11 inch iPad Pro 3rd gen).


Use 5G with your iPad - Apple Support

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