Is it possible to use the iPad 2 (3G) practically without a PC or wifi connection once it has been set up with ios 5

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Is it possible to use the iPad 2 (3G) practically without a PC or wifi connection once it has been set up with ios 5

My brother is looking at getting a tablet. He doesn't have a PC, internet connection or a phone line.

He wants a pay as you go setup to access the Internet.

I can setup the iPad initially for him ios5, iCloud etc. he will use it for light browsing, e-mails mainly.

My concerns are data usage regarding syncing with iCloud, software updates. Also what happens if the update doesn't work ?

Any advice or experience regarding this setup would be appreciated.

iPad 2, iOS 5

Posted on Oct 20, 2011 12:35 PM

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imanog

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Oct 20, 2011 12:37 PM in response to TheSai

he will need wifi connection to do many things as cell data usage will be high but also software updates will require wifi connection... the cloud also requires wifi and not 3G.

other than that you can do pc free.

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pvonk

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Oct 20, 2011 12:54 PM in response to imanog

and there are size limits on downloads for 3G. There have been a number of posts in the past from users who were unable to download an app or movie or whatever via 3G due to too large a file size. Of course he could use a public wifi when needed, but these may also have download limits. Also, if he's a student, he might be able to use the school's wifi.

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TheSai Author

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Oct 30, 2011 3:38 AM in response to TheSai

Thanks for your replies. I will have to like into the small print on the public wifi.

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