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How do I add cellular data to my iPad Pro second generation?


iPad Pro, iPadOS 16

Posted on Oct 2, 2023 3:05 PM

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Posted on Oct 3, 2023 4:54 PM

If you have a WiFi+Cellular model iPad, you can activate cellular service by installing a DataSIM that you will obtain from a Cellular Carrier of your choice, or for supported models, by activating a Cellular plan using the iPad's built-in eSIM:

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


If your iPad does not have a SIM slot, then you have a WiFi Only model of iPad. WiFi Only models do not have any Cellular capabilities - and hardware cannot be retrofitted.


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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Oct 3, 2023 4:54 PM in response to grady110

If you have a WiFi+Cellular model iPad, you can activate cellular service by installing a DataSIM that you will obtain from a Cellular Carrier of your choice, or for supported models, by activating a Cellular plan using the iPad's built-in eSIM:

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


If your iPad does not have a SIM slot, then you have a WiFi Only model of iPad. WiFi Only models do not have any Cellular capabilities - and hardware cannot be retrofitted.


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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