iPad 3 Why 3G does not work after being on WiFi

I had the same problem with Etisalat Sim in the UAE I swaped to providers to DU and the problem dissapeared. I have been on DU for the last 3 weeks and never had an issue. the only thing I noticed is that DU connection never stwitch to 2G hence the problem cannot be triggered. the issue is clearly when the network connection switch between 3G and 2G.

in conclusion until apple release a software update try to find yourself a carrier that offer 3G only

I am in Australia, I had 3G working on ipad 3 until I switched to airplane mode and after I got off the plane 3G hasn't worked since, tried all the usual things, reboot, reset etc... nothing works. Not impressed with my new ipad!!!!

As a longtime Mac user (20 years) can't believe this is happening.

When you say 2G, are you meaning GPRS and Edge?

I have changed three (3) iPads 4G 16GB - White. All have tha same issue.

Today, with the third iPad, i tried Cosmote and i think that the problem dissapear. With Vodafone i always have problem.

correct 2G = Edge. most probably Cosmote offers 3G only hence the reason why the problem disappeared

This problem is all over the internet, COME ON Apple, do something about this!!!

Suddenly it works for me. After having two weeks of restarting the iPad it just works now. For many days now without trouble. I have tried on trains and after Wifi connections. Strange feeling and I hope it stays this way...

After personally having up to four different iPads and four different SIMM cards (with two network suppliers) I informed Apple it was money back time or a County Court summons. They arranged pick up of my iPad so I am making do with my MacBook. If you don't act fast you will loose your rights. They tried to fob me off.

If somebody from Apple reads this thread I think they realize that the tone of voice is changing more and more. Time for beeing patient and wait for a solution is about to be over. 1-2 weeks is okay, more than a month without even a statement from Apple is making people agressive.

I don't think that Apple would be as patient in getting their money from us as we we are from getting a properly working iPad from Apple.

This is a very bad situation. Systemgraph, is an authorized Service in Greece. They don't know nothing about the problem!

If u lost connect

1. Disable cellular data

2. Rename apn ( for ex Internet.mts.ru to internet)

3. Enable cell data

interesting approach...but it works. (at least twice tonight)

Do I have to do this everytime I loose connection?

Would be at least a workaround until Apple wakes up and starts working on the issue

nice

I don't know. I found this solution accidentally yesterday

are there any applications out there that can make our ipad to stay at 3G ? (lock 3g signal) ?

It is obvious there is something wrong with the ipad 3 and it's 3G operation but why is there silence from Apple? Surely in the best interests of the company and it's loyal customer base it would be better for Apple to acknowlege that there is a problem and say they are working on it. Currently I have an ipad 3 that i can't use in a portable situation for my work and that is why I bought the ipad to replace the Macbook Pro. Also I have signed up to a prepaid data plan that is ticking way at my cost with no benefit. Apple needs to act on this situation.