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Trying to decide how to purchase ipad 6 gen 32g: phone plan at $4.17 month for 24 months plus $25.00 month unltd data, or just buy ipad outright. Do I need a data plan?

Trying to decide how to purchase ipad 6 gen 32g: phone plan at $4.17 month for 24 months plus $25.00 month unltd data, or just buy ipad outright. Do I need a data plan?

Posted on Dec 1, 2018 12:13 PM

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The Sprint model you mention has both wi-fi and cellular connections. The only reason I can see for having a cellular iPad is if you know that you will be using it at locations where wi-fi is unavailable. If you have a reliable wi-fi network at your disposal, cellular connection is not needed. I use wi-fi for iPad, but cellular for iPhone as the phone may be needed when I have no wi-fi available. I recommend the wi-fi only model without data plan. A data plan will require a monthly payment. Buy the wi-fi only outright and save yourself a lot of money!

Posted on Dec 2, 2018 1:52 PM

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Dec 2, 2018 1:52 PM in response to lucyfromleander

The Sprint model you mention has both wi-fi and cellular connections. The only reason I can see for having a cellular iPad is if you know that you will be using it at locations where wi-fi is unavailable. If you have a reliable wi-fi network at your disposal, cellular connection is not needed. I use wi-fi for iPad, but cellular for iPhone as the phone may be needed when I have no wi-fi available. I recommend the wi-fi only model without data plan. A data plan will require a monthly payment. Buy the wi-fi only outright and save yourself a lot of money!

Trying to decide how to purchase ipad 6 gen 32g: phone plan at $4.17 month for 24 months plus $25.00 month unltd data, or just buy ipad outright. Do I need a data plan?

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