Do I need a SIM card to start my new iPad Pro?

I just received my new iPad Pro with wi-if and cellular from Apple. When trying to get it started it says I need a SIM card. Does that not come with the new devise?


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Posted on Sep 15, 2022 5:44 PM

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Posted on Sep 16, 2022 6:23 AM

No you don’t need a SIM card - unless you are attempting to set-up Cellular service. An WiFi+Cellular model of iPad can be set-up - and will function perfectly - without a SIM card or associated Cellular service.


If you do need want or need to configure Cellular service, it is then that you’ll need either a physical DataSIM or eSIM from your chosen Cellular service provider.

Set up cellular data service on your Wi-Fi + Cellular model iPad - Apple Support


For some models of iPad, you may also be able to set-up Cellular service directly from the iPad.


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Sep 16, 2022 6:23 AM in response to SxrCaptain

No you don’t need a SIM card - unless you are attempting to set-up Cellular service. An WiFi+Cellular model of iPad can be set-up - and will function perfectly - without a SIM card or associated Cellular service.


If you do need want or need to configure Cellular service, it is then that you’ll need either a physical DataSIM or eSIM from your chosen Cellular service provider.

Set up cellular data service on your Wi-Fi + Cellular model iPad - Apple Support


For some models of iPad, you may also be able to set-up Cellular service directly from the iPad.


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