ATT 3G in Europe?

[Clint1583]

Has anyone ever taken there IPad to Europe and used 3G instead of the WiFi? Will it work over there on ATT 3G? Thanks!

 

[Pressure]

Yes, the iPad 3G supports the four commonly used frequencies for 3G networks.

850, 900, 1900 and 2100 MHz.

 

[steveza]

May be some expensive roaming charges involved.

 

[poloponies]

May be some expensive roaming charges involved.

"May"?? AT&T's roaming charges are insane (approximately $1/MB). Depending on the country you're visiting you can almost always get a local microSIM for a far better price than using AT&T.

 

[HelveticaNeue]

Yes, it works. A friend took his to Italy in the summer. Since the iPad is unlocked you don't need to worry about roaming charges. You just pop in a SIM from whatever country you are visiting and sign up for a plan right on the iPad. Then switch back to the AT&T SIM when you get home.

 

[seajay96]

Yes, it works. A friend took his to Italy in the summer. Since the iPad is unlocked you don't need to worry about roaming charges. You just pop in a SIM from whatever country you are visiting and sign up for a plan right on the iPad. Then switch back to the AT&T SIM when you get home.

This x1000. Most of the areas in Europe have very good 3G coverage and most carriers have reasonable tourist type plans. But, do a little research before you go and don't just hookup with the first kiosk you see in the train station or airport

Edit: just to be clear, there are pretty solid wifi networks also, with a good distribution of free and pay sites. But, 3G is available in many more places.

 

[Vistan]

I'm planning a trip to Europe this autumn, starting in the UK, then to France Switzerland, Austria, and Italy (for a few days each). Can I purchase an iPad micro-sim in London with a data plan, and then use this plan throughout the remainder of the trip? If so, what company and plan? If not, what alternatives are recommended?

 

[BurningJah]

I'm planning a trip to Europe this autumn, starting in the UK, then to France Switzerland, Austria, and Italy (for a few days each). Can I purchase an iPad micro-sim in London with a data plan, and then use this plan throughout the remainder of the trip? If so, what company and plan? If not, what alternatives are recommended?

No you can't because every country has it's own carriers! and if you start with let's say O2 ( uk carrier ) than you will pay roaming!
so you need to buy a new sim in every country you go to

 

[Zcott]

I'm planning a trip to Europe this autumn, starting in the UK, then to France Switzerland, Austria, and Italy (for a few days each). Can I purchase an iPad micro-sim in London with a data plan, and then use this plan throughout the remainder of the trip? If so, what company and plan? If not, what alternatives are recommended?

Check out a MaxRoam - it's Europe wide and a little cheaper than roaming on one main carrier.

 

[gyumilly]

UK might be a bit different. When I traveled around Europe, I had a plan from France and I was able to use it in Belgium, Switzerland, Germany, and Austria. There maybe a roaming charge outside of France, but I suppose still cheaper than what ATT would charge.

When I go next time, I'll just get a sim from one country and whenever data runs out, I'll get another one wherever I'm at.