My ipad has no phone so i can not call using my ipad , what may be the reason.

I can not acess phone app in this ipad while it has a sim card slot

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Posted on Nov 12, 2023 8:10 AM

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Posted on Nov 13, 2023 7:37 AM

Do you have an iPhone, or just an iPad?


An iPad, whether a Cellular model or not, is not capable of directly accessing Cellular Voice or SMS/MMS Messaging features. An iPad with either WiFi or Cellular connectivity alone can only access IP-data services. If you have added a DataSIM or activated the eSIM with Cellular plan to a WiFi+Cellular model of iPad, the number associated with the DataSIM/eSIM is only used to identify your account for billing purposes. This number is not (and cannot be) used for making calls or sending messages. An iPad is not, and can never be, a standalone substitute for an iPhone.


However, when coupled with an iPhone, the capabilities of iPad significantly broaden to include access to Cellular Voice and Messaging services of the associated iPhone - relayed to the iPad over WiFi using Apple’s Continuity features.


Additional information about Continuity and the relevant Cellular services can be found here:


Continuity

Work across all of your devices seamlessly – Apple Support


SMS/MMS Messaging

Forward SMS/MMS text messages from your iPhone to your Mac or iPad - Apple Support


WiFi Calling

Make a call with Wi-Fi Calling – Apple Support


Making and receiving calls on iPad

Make and receive phone calls on iPad - Apple Support


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Nov 13, 2023 7:37 AM in response to Mashimbitire16

Do you have an iPhone, or just an iPad?


An iPad, whether a Cellular model or not, is not capable of directly accessing Cellular Voice or SMS/MMS Messaging features. An iPad with either WiFi or Cellular connectivity alone can only access IP-data services. If you have added a DataSIM or activated the eSIM with Cellular plan to a WiFi+Cellular model of iPad, the number associated with the DataSIM/eSIM is only used to identify your account for billing purposes. This number is not (and cannot be) used for making calls or sending messages. An iPad is not, and can never be, a standalone substitute for an iPhone.


However, when coupled with an iPhone, the capabilities of iPad significantly broaden to include access to Cellular Voice and Messaging services of the associated iPhone - relayed to the iPad over WiFi using Apple’s Continuity features.


Additional information about Continuity and the relevant Cellular services can be found here:


Continuity

Work across all of your devices seamlessly – Apple Support


SMS/MMS Messaging

Forward SMS/MMS text messages from your iPhone to your Mac or iPad - Apple Support


WiFi Calling

Make a call with Wi-Fi Calling – Apple Support


Making and receiving calls on iPad

Make and receive phone calls on iPad - Apple Support


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My ipad has no phone so i can not call using my ipad , what may be the reason.

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