[iPad] Can you switch cellular carriers

OldMacGuy · Nov 13, 2012, 06:14 PM

I plan to buy an ipad with cellular service with sprint in order to use same carrier as my cell phone (non- IPhone). If I am un-happy with Sprint, can I switch carriers by installing a new SIM card. If so, what is the cost? Thanks

WatchYouGo · Nov 13, 2012, 06:22 PM

I had a Verizon 3rd gen iPad and was able to connect to the AT&T network by switching sim cards. However, I wasn't able to connect to their LTE network, just 4G (about 10up & 1.5down). Not sure about sprint models.

cutienoua · Nov 13, 2012, 10:21 PM

you can switch to gsm,but no lte
if you look at the specs for the 2 ipad models you'll notice the difference
I see as a benefit to use 2 networks
plus payment is automatic!

Nov 13, 2012, 06:14 PM	#1
OldMacGuy macrumors newbie Join Date: Mar 2008	Can you switch cellular carriers I plan to buy an ipad with cellular service with sprint in order to use same carrier as my cell phone (non- IPhone). If I am un-happy with Sprint, can I switch carriers by installing a new SIM card. If so, what is the cost? Thanks
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Nov 13, 2012, 06:22 PM	#2
WatchYouGo macrumors member Join Date: Nov 2012	I had a Verizon 3rd gen iPad and was able to connect to the AT&T network by switching sim cards. However, I wasn't able to connect to their LTE network, just 4G (about 10up & 1.5down). Not sure about sprint models.
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Nov 13, 2012, 10:21 PM	#3
cutienoua macrumors member Join Date: Sep 2012	you can switch to gsm,but no lte if you look at the specs for the 2 ipad models you'll notice the difference I see as a benefit to use 2 networks plus payment is automatic!
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