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I forgot my iPhone in Guatemala yesterday, and won't be able to get it back for a month. I have a sim enabled phone, just never used it other than wifi. Carrier for phone is T-Mobile.
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iPad Mini, 8.1.3 os
If so, then an iPad can't be used as a phone by itself. If you wish to make phone calls from it you will need an app like Skype installed. Skype will make calls over WiFi (or Cellular data if you activate it).
See here for Skype: https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/skype-for-ipad/id442012681?mt=8
In your statement, "I have a sim enabled phone, just never used it other than wifi. Carrier for phone is T-Mobile" by phone did you mean iPad?
If so, an iPad can't be used as a phone. If you wish to make phone calls from it you will need an app like Skype installed.
If you are talking about using another phone with your iPad via the iOS 8 Continuity feature note that this only works with iPhones.
Phil0124 wrote:
The cellular portion of the iPad only allows access the the internet. no voice or text services.
The iPad on its own cannot replace a cell phone.
That's clear but if you use an App like Skype all of this is taken care of on their network.
You should read the description of what Skype can do in the link I posted to see if it meets your needs.
Note that you only need Cellular Data if you will be making/receiving calls where you do not have WiFi service.
It won't actually cost much to give Skype a try.
True, but they would need to pay for the Cellular Data Plan for the iPad, and then The Skype Plan to call cell and landlines on top of that.
And while Skype prices are cheap, it may add up.
Also people will not be able to respond to SMS messages sent through Skype directly.
Basically while it does offer several features of traditional Cell service, it may not cover all the bases.
I'd say it would be easier to simply have the carrier transfer the service to a cheap phone while a new phone can be acquired.
No. The iPad has no phone capabilities on its own. It cannot make or receive cellular calls or send sms messages by itself.
Yes.
My missing telephone is operated by T-Mobile.
This iPad is cellular & wifi enabled. I have never put in a SIM card.
The cellular portion of the iPad only allows access the the internet. no voice or text services.
The iPad on its own cannot replace a cell phone.
So short of buying a new phone, I should get a SIM card & pay for a month of service?
Change my voicemail to indicate temporary change?
OR get a cheap replacement?
What would you do?
That's always an option.
Can I turn my iPad into primary phone?
