i just bought this refurbished ipad do i need to get another SIM CARD from pure talk to have it be able to message?

I was on Verizon but changed to pure talk a year ago . I would like to use this device to get messages but do I need a new SIM card?



iPhone 12 Pro Max, iOS 17

Posted on Nov 25, 2023 2:59 AM

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Posted on Nov 25, 2023 3:31 AM

no matter what you do the ipad itself will never be able to receive sms without the aid of an iphone with the same appleID How to get SMS text messages on your iPad | iMore


it does not matter if it's a cellular model with a sim or if it's the wifi only ipads


if you need a new sim depend on if it's the cellular model and you wish it to access the internet when outside of wifi range


when it has an internet connection it will be able to receive iMessages which is sort of like sms but only between apple products

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Nov 25, 2023 3:31 AM in response to mseswvj

no matter what you do the ipad itself will never be able to receive sms without the aid of an iphone with the same appleID How to get SMS text messages on your iPad | iMore


it does not matter if it's a cellular model with a sim or if it's the wifi only ipads


if you need a new sim depend on if it's the cellular model and you wish it to access the internet when outside of wifi range


when it has an internet connection it will be able to receive iMessages which is sort of like sms but only between apple products

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