My iPad 3 says 3G but data stops working

Just updated to 5.1.1, did very quick test Wi-Fi =>3G=>2G and it seems working fine... Fingers crossed it truly fixes the issue....

I have tested this on a T Mobile Simand seems fine. Fingers Crossed this has been fixed.

Done all my previous tests on T-Mobile since upgrading and no issues. It would appear that this update did fix the problem. An expensive mistake for Apple, if they'd only pushed the information out to everyone sooner, if only to say a update is imminent, they could have saved themselves a large number of replacements (including two to me!).

Still, glad it seems to be fixed for us now 🙂

in Uk with O2, have just updated to 5.1.1 and as if by magic the problem has been solved ( i hope !)

This problem has been reported from nearly every country in which the new iPad is sold. It is quite frustrating that Apple have not takn the time to acknowledge the problem and offer a fix.

I have tried multiple ways around this, but invariably, the connection drops and I have to reboot the iPad. It seems to occur if switching from WiFi to 3G or when you pass between cellular transmitter areas. Whether or which, I had imagined that Apple Support communities would be exactly that - a forum in which support could be offered, rather than a forum through which we can all rant about our problems without Apple offering a resolution!

Try updating to latest update 5.1.1 released yesterday. Seems to have solved all problems

Same problem here in India.

Updated to 5.1.1 yet have the problem. iPad only connects to Edge and 3G doesn't connect easily whatsoever. Tried resetting rebooting & just about everything. 3G comes on it's own and goes back to edge tried the same sim card on the iPhone 4S and 3G works (tried in the same location). Why can't the iPad just have an enable 3G button under network?? Anyways will try to restore later on this week and will let you know. Hope this bug fixes!

I am still having the same problem even after installing 5.1.1 here is Australia. Apple say they will get back to me .

Didnt a restore work? Please keep us posted on what they say.

Thanks

Had 3G/Wifi switch problem before update 5.1.1 was released, but it somehowgot resolved itself about 2 weeks before 5.1.1 was announced. After updating, I've got the problem back and effects even harsher - now even rebooting ipad doesnt help, only sometimes occassional switch on/off of mobile data, but not everytime works. Sometimes just don't have 3G.

*** is with this 5.1.1???

Same problem with me, sometimes 3G starts but mostly its just connected to Edge. Yes this was the problem on the earlier iOS (5.1) and on 5.1.1 lastest firmware

@ mazzda - just experienced the same problem after installing 5.1.1 on the Optus network in Australia. Everything was working perfectly before update. I am using an ipad 1 - did a complete restore which did not help. However, after checking the APN setting (dim recesses of my memory told me I had to change this once before) - changed it to correct setting and network data back up and running!

3G connection is fixed now. My carrier updated their system from 12.0 to 12.1 and now it works without applying the iOS 5.1.1 patch. I am in Peru with Claro internet service.

A restore didn't work, I am talking to Apple today.

Restore from backup will restore 'old' settings. so suggest you wipe network settings (or all settings for a fresh look) - then do your backup, then do your restore. otherwise you just recreate the problem. If iCloud stores backups for you, or if going to restore from an iCloud backup do a backup here as well after the resets.

regards, Ct.