Can I use iPhone data to access internet on iPad WiFi only?

Looking to buy iPad. Want to use internet on the go but not have two data plans. Can I tether iphone data to iPad widi only or do I need cellular data iPad

Posted on Aug 30, 2018 2:22 PM

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Posted on Aug 30, 2018 2:24 PM

The iPad can connect to the iPhone's Personal Hotspot, and use its Data plan yes. You do not need a cellular iPad.


See here:

How to set up a Personal Hotspot on your iPhone or iPad - Apple Support


Note that, the iPad will not limit its usage, and will attempt to do everything it does while connected to Wifi, when its connected to the iPhone. So unless you have an unlimited Data plan, its easy for the iPad to suck up all the allotted data very quickly. Pay close attention to the Data usage on the iPhone.

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Aug 30, 2018 2:24 PM in response to xxrhondax

The iPad can connect to the iPhone's Personal Hotspot, and use its Data plan yes. You do not need a cellular iPad.


See here:

How to set up a Personal Hotspot on your iPhone or iPad - Apple Support


Note that, the iPad will not limit its usage, and will attempt to do everything it does while connected to Wifi, when its connected to the iPhone. So unless you have an unlimited Data plan, its easy for the iPad to suck up all the allotted data very quickly. Pay close attention to the Data usage on the iPhone.

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