Im going to order an Ipad with Retina display. I would really like to get a micro-sim from the network Three - as they seem to do the best offers. Problem is, I have read/heard people say that you have to check the carrier of your ipad, as different Ipad carriers can use different Networks?
iPad, iOS 6, please help
That's in the Apple UK web site. Sprint, AT&T and Verizon are US carriers. If you're in the UK, then all references make in this thread to AT&T, Sprint or Verizon are inapplicable to you. Sorry people appear to have been misdirecting you. In the UK, there is only one model of iPad with cell network capabilities (the iPad WiFi+Cellular) and it can work with any of the supported carriers, so that's why you don't see any mention of any specific carrier.
Regards.
Okay thank you. I know i sound like a newbie.. but how do i know if an ipad is Sprint, Verizon or AT&T? or is that something i arrange after i have actually bought the ipad..? lol
"Any online shop" isn't selling iPads unless they are authorized retailers or resellers.
If wjosten is correct the iPads are already unlocked which means you can use any carrier's SIM card.
Virtually all the third-party cell service providers will most likely be using Sprint's network.
Sprint, Verizon and AT&T are all cell service providers, AKA "carriers", and all operate a cell network. The SIM card (for those carriers that use GSM or LTE cell technologies) identifies your specific device to the carrier so that can provide service to that device.
Regards.
Any reliable reseller should be able to clearly tell you which cell carrier the iPad is for. If they can't tell you, don't buy from them. I'd strongly suggest you just buy from the online Apple Store and you won't have to worry.
Regards.
Kappy wrote:
If wjosten is correct
I am. The different iPad models, listed for different carriers, I.E. - Sprint, AT&T, Verizon, whatever, concerns LTE support, nothing more. The sim slot is officially unlocked, but if you want LTE, you need to make sure the model you purchase supports LTE on the carrier you intend to use.
What is LTE? So it doesnt matter too much about Sprint, Verizon or AT&T? Main thing i am worried about is buying an ipad on any of these above carriers and then buying a Micro-Sim from the network Three and not being able to use the internet.
As above you can buy from any legitimate source and buy a data plan ,contract or
PAYG sim from any UK carrier ( 3 are particularly good price and coverage wise )
I suggest John Lewis as a source as they give 24 months warranty verses the standard Apple 12
and prices are the same from all legitemate sources ie no discounting
Go to John Lewis or buy online from them
24 months warranty for no extra cost , just what you would expect from them
and do give 3 a go ,I am seriously
considering moving from O2 to them with my iPhone 5
demityla wrote:
Wow.. thats why i have been getting so confused! haha well im glad that has been cleared up.. thank you very much 🙂 So i can just get any Ipad 4th Gen and use any UK network with it?
Any carrier that offers an iPad data plan, yes.
Your choices are Sprint, Verizon, and AT&T.
You choose the carrier before you buy the iPad.
The sim slot in all iPad 4's is officially unlocked, you can use any sim you want from any supported carrier around the world.
You choose the carrier and buy that model or you go to the carrier and buy an iPad already set up by them.
But if i go to any well known online shop, it does not specify if the ipad is Sprint, Verizon or AT&T?
How do i know which carrier my ipad is, and can i use all network data plans? (Three Network)
