Is there an iPad that can be used with a SIM card, so that it can be used without Wi-Fi?

All models of iPad come in Wi-Fi only versions and Wi-Fi + Cellular versions that support SIM cards including the 13" ones.

Just select the version with Cellular support instead of the Wi-fi only version when purchasing.

If you need one that supports a physical SIM card rather than an eSim, then only the 10th generation 10.9" iPad and the 6th Generation 8.3" iPad mini still support physical Nano SIM cards.

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andycatz wrote:

Okay I understand that iPad 13 doesn’t work with out Wi-Fi so is there an iPad for thee next generation that will use a sim-card again I enjoy my iPad 8th generation then I got into a loop hole that software help me get out from so I pasted it on to a computer friend know I need to upgrade but I can’t seem to find one just like it,only wi-fi why,you know oh never mind?

iPads have had models with both cellular and Wi-Fi options, and models with Wi-Fi only, for many years.

The iPad Air 13” and iPad Pro 13” models are available with both cellular and Wi-Fi, or Wi-Fi.

Apple is moving to eSIM more generally, and both iPad Air 13” and iPad Pro 13” cellular-capable models are eSIM.

If you want to discuss an issue with an iPad 8th gen, you’ll need to describe that.

Here is how to: Update your iPhone or iPad - Apple Support

And what to do: If your iPhone or iPad won't update - Apple Support

If the iPad has no Wi-Fi and no cellular, a Mac or PC or a trip into Apple Store can be used for the update.

iPad 8th gen is too old for 5G communications, so no cellular updates for that.

As an alternative to 5G, various carriers offer a device (sometimes called a Jetpack or MiFi) that can use cellular as the internet network connection for a local Wi-Fi network. This can allow a non-5G iPad to perform updates over cellular. (This does need lots of cellular data, and that can be expensive.)

Another option where terrestrial ISPs are not available can be Starlink.

SIM and eSIM are seemingly unrelated to whatever is happening here, with this iPad 8th gen. Please describe the issue or limit or concern with the iPad 8th gen.

Apple iPads are available in WiFi or WiFi + Cellular. You would need to purchase a unit that best meets your needs, if that is the WiFi + Cellular model, then that is what you should purchase.