when you purchase an ipad, is there a monthly fee for service or usage?

There is no monthly fee unless you get an iPad with 3G. Then, you can pay a monthly fee for a 3G data plan, but only when you actually sign up for one. A data plan is not required and it can be cancelled when you no longer need it and later added if you find you want one (while traveling, for example).

There will only be a charge if you get a 3G version and sign-up for a 3G service with a provider - and if you buy the 3G version you don't have to sign-up to a provider until if/when you need to use 3G on it. The wifi-only version doesn't have a monthly charge, it's wifi usage should be included in your current wifi/broadband service.

Some apps can also have subcriptions e.g. magazines, newspapers etc

Sorry, I decided to make it a separate comment!

Hey! Go back in your hole! 😁

The rule always applies to posts subsequent to mine. Remember we decided upon this in the Lounge. 😝

Not if you haven't purchased a data plan from AT and T or Verizon to use with a 3G iPad. If you buy a WiFi only iPad - no service charge at all.

Only if you bought the 3G version and only if you establish a cellular service account with the appropriate cell company.

You can't do that to a defenceless penguin 😮

I am invoking the "over five repetitious replies" rule. You will all be:

Which iPad wifi or 3G if 3G then you have to pay for the 3G service but for wifi you willp pay the same Internet connection cost you pay every month

Not unless you have a 3G model and have purchased a cellular data plan.

+Edit - I guess that the OP has gotten the message loud & clear!+

I would say so!!!

I guess that the OP has gotten the message loud & clear! Shall we take wagers as to who else may pile on? I think that the Philly Phan is about. 😉

Ah, but someone else beat you to it Kappy. You were #2. Ka-boomb!!

Especially to defenseless penquins. 👿