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Carrier Apple SIM in older iPad

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c1phr

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Can anyone confirm if the Apple SIM works in an older iPad? I would be interested in grabbing one for my LTE Mini so that I can have the option to use Sprint when I go somewhere without great T-Mo coverage.

From what I understand, the SIM itself can be purchased from an Apple retail store for $5, so it's just a matter of whether or not it will work.
 
DoofenshmirtzEI

DoofenshmirtzEI

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Mar 1, 2011
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The issue isn't necessarily the SIM, it's that older iPads aren't universal, and one from another carrier may not cover the cellular bands that you need to access another's network.
 
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Jades

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c1phr said:
Can anyone confirm if the Apple SIM works in an older iPad? I would be interested in grabbing one for my LTE Mini so that I can have the option to use Sprint when I go somewhere without great T-Mo coverage.

From what I understand, the SIM itself can be purchased from an Apple retail store for $5, so it's just a matter of whether or not it will work.
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It works but only once it's provisioned to a carrier

I tested and confirmed
 
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c1phr

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Jan 8, 2011
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DoofenshmirtzEI said:
The issue isn't necessarily the SIM, it's that older iPads aren't universal, and one from another carrier may not cover the cellular bands that you need to access another's network.
Click to expand...

I believe the Retina Mini and Air 1 are universal with the exception that they needs to be activated specially by Verizon for their network. I bought an ATT mini and I use it just fine on T-Mo.

Jades said:
It works but only once it's provisioned to a carrier

I tested and confirmed
Click to expand...

Awesome, thanks.
 
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walt7788

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Ahh never mind-- I see a previous post that answers my question. Thanks
 
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