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iPad cellular data

So I have only a wifi iPad is there a way I can add cellular to it without buying a whole new iPad

iPad Air, iPadOS 14

Posted on Jan 27, 2022 10:21 PM

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Posted on Jan 28, 2022 2:18 AM

You may already have everything that you need…


If you have an iPhone, or other mobile phone, you’ll be able to use the mobile hotspot of the phone to share the Cellular data connection - without having to replace your iPad or purchase any additional hardware.


The alternatives are to consider:

a) replacing your WiFi Only iPad with a WiFi+Cellular model - or

b) as suggested by ProustGiulio, you might consider purchase of Cellular (a.k.a. MiFi) Router.


Obviously an iPhone (or other mobile phone) will require a Cellular contract with “tethering” enabled - as will purchase of a Cellular Router.


Here is some information about enabling the hotspot connection of an iPhone (or other iPad):

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


The process will be similar for other mobile phones.

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Jan 28, 2022 2:18 AM in response to Ethanipad

You may already have everything that you need…


If you have an iPhone, or other mobile phone, you’ll be able to use the mobile hotspot of the phone to share the Cellular data connection - without having to replace your iPad or purchase any additional hardware.


The alternatives are to consider:

a) replacing your WiFi Only iPad with a WiFi+Cellular model - or

b) as suggested by ProustGiulio, you might consider purchase of Cellular (a.k.a. MiFi) Router.


Obviously an iPhone (or other mobile phone) will require a Cellular contract with “tethering” enabled - as will purchase of a Cellular Router.


Here is some information about enabling the hotspot connection of an iPhone (or other iPad):

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


The process will be similar for other mobile phones.

iPad cellular data

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