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How to add network

My family is going to get rid of our Wi-Fi because of my dad. Is there a way to add 5g network to an iPad Air. I didn’t buy it when I originally got my iPad but can I buy it for my Device or did I miss my chance?

iPad Air, iPadOS 15

Posted on Dec 14, 2022 10:37 PM

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Posted on Dec 15, 2022 6:26 AM

It is not possible to change or modify the internal hardware components of an iPad. 


Whilst a WiFi Only iPad cannot be transformed into a WiFi+Cellular model, you can use the hotspot feature of a mobile phone - or a Cellular Broadband Router (often known as a MiFi Router) - to access Cellular networks.


How to set up a Personal Hotspot on your iPhone or iPad – Apple Support

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Dec 15, 2022 6:26 AM in response to Smithrichard130

It is not possible to change or modify the internal hardware components of an iPad. 


Whilst a WiFi Only iPad cannot be transformed into a WiFi+Cellular model, you can use the hotspot feature of a mobile phone - or a Cellular Broadband Router (often known as a MiFi Router) - to access Cellular networks.


How to set up a Personal Hotspot on your iPhone or iPad – Apple Support

Dec 15, 2022 6:11 AM in response to Smithrichard130

Smithrichard130 wrote:

My family is going to get rid of our Wi-Fi because of my dad. Is there a way to add 5g network to an iPad Air. I didn’t buy it when I originally got my iPad but can I buy it for my Device or did I miss my chance?


Cellular data access hardware cannot be retrofit. Closest option now is a MiFi or JetPack device from a carrier, which is effectively a Wi-Fi router with cellular data as its internet connection, or a hotspot from an iPhone. MiFi and JetPack are Wi-Fi and can be used for updates, while Hotspot cannot.

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