Carrier Apple SIM in older iPad

[c1phr]

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]

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.

 

[Jades]

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.

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

I tested and confirmed

 

[c1phr]

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.

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.

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

I tested and confirmed

Awesome, thanks.

 

[walt7788]

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