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That did not help me, I know perfectly well it's not free and by available at all times I want to know if wifi can be applied to a monthly bill and used like my cell phon(I use whi traveling and in areas where there is no wifi available

I Know that it's not free! I want to know if I am able to get wifi for a monthly fee in areas where they do not offer(I use wifi on my phone in areas not available and while traveling) that's what I'm asking about

iPad Air, iOS 8.3

Posted on Jun 1, 2015 10:37 AM

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Posted on Jun 1, 2015 10:47 AM

1. Please keep replies to the same thread. It makes it easier to know what has been said, so as to not say it again.


How do I use wifi while traveling and in areas that it is not available? I need it to be accessible at all time since, i…


2. What you use on your iPhone is not Wifi. Its internet access through the cellular network. Wifi requires a physical router nearby. Celllular based internet uses Data access from your cell service.,


3. Depending on your model of iPad some do have cellular hardware which like an iPhone can connect to a cellular network and access the internet that way. If your iPad is a wifi only model, then it cannot do that.


However, your cell carrier (service provider) can give you a Mifi device also known as a cellular hotspot to connect your iPad to. It will work like your iPhone on a monthly bill or pay as you go. The Mifi connects to the Cellular network, and in turn provides a very short range wifi network for other devices to use.


Contact your cell provider for details on their available Mifis and plans.

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Jun 1, 2015 10:47 AM in response to Legg39

1. Please keep replies to the same thread. It makes it easier to know what has been said, so as to not say it again.


How do I use wifi while traveling and in areas that it is not available? I need it to be accessible at all time since, i…


2. What you use on your iPhone is not Wifi. Its internet access through the cellular network. Wifi requires a physical router nearby. Celllular based internet uses Data access from your cell service.,


3. Depending on your model of iPad some do have cellular hardware which like an iPhone can connect to a cellular network and access the internet that way. If your iPad is a wifi only model, then it cannot do that.


However, your cell carrier (service provider) can give you a Mifi device also known as a cellular hotspot to connect your iPad to. It will work like your iPhone on a monthly bill or pay as you go. The Mifi connects to the Cellular network, and in turn provides a very short range wifi network for other devices to use.


Contact your cell provider for details on their available Mifis and plans.

That did not help me, I know perfectly well it's not free and by available at all times I want to know if wifi can be applied to a monthly bill and used like my cell phon(I use whi traveling and in areas where there is no wifi available

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