I need to stay where I am. I get 500MB/day, 200 minutes of call anywhere in the country/month and unlimited texts for £16.99 ($27) a month. I don't understand how my small local provider can do that and massive US corps can't. Consumers need to find a way of changing the game so that these companies don't take liberties.
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CEO Confirms All iPads on T-Mobile Receive 200MB Free Data Each Month
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Apparently, yep. See here:
http://www.apple.com/ipad/LTE/
Compare to iPhone which has different models:
http://www.apple.com/iphone/LTE/
I was just going to get the Wifi model, but with 200 MB free cellular a month, it's a very attractive offer. Yes, you are paying a little more for the device itself, but you're also getting GPS and for those times when your internet goes down or you're not somewhere with wifi, having cellular data is a great bonus. Sure, if you've got a smart phone it's not that big a deal, but smart phones have small screens (at least the good ones do 
), and 200 MB goes a long way if you just want to do a bit of light web surfing or checking your email during an ISP outage.
I expect most months I'll have the cellular data turned off. But when it's needed, it'll be there, and it'll be free. Consider me impressed, T-Mobile.
), and 200 MB goes a long way if you just want to do a bit of light web surfing or checking your email during an ISP outage.I expect most months I'll have the cellular data turned off. But when it's needed, it'll be there, and it'll be free. Consider me impressed, T-Mobile.
I just switched out my wifi only for a T-mobile upon reading this news.
I was able to activate data on the ipad (under the Cellular setting) by entering some basic info (name, address, password, email) and NOT entering Credit Card info (they didn't even ask).
I got a confirm email from T-Mobile indicating it was activated.
Cellular data seems to be working.
The only way I can see this working is them cutting me off at 200MB of data. Then I'd have to go in and buy more if I want to continue. They don't have any of my payment info.
I was able to activate data on the ipad (under the Cellular setting) by entering some basic info (name, address, password, email) and NOT entering Credit Card info (they didn't even ask).
I got a confirm email from T-Mobile indicating it was activated.
Cellular data seems to be working.
The only way I can see this working is them cutting me off at 200MB of data. Then I'd have to go in and buy more if I want to continue. They don't have any of my payment info.
Lubes,
But if you paid outright for the device, and have no other devices on Tmo, they will create an account for you where you pay them $0 per month? That doesn't sound right..
Edit: Yeah seems like that's the case when you sign up on your iPad.
I switched from AT&T to TMobile last week. Brought 4 AT&T iPhones over and notice no difference between networks in my area. Data speeds feel the same. My bill went down from $208 to $128. Only 1 of our phones was still under contract and that will pay off in 2 months. I'll be adding my iPad mini tomorrow. So long AT&T!!!
Let me see if I can answer some of these questions/comments for some of you:
I believe each specific model (though unlock) comes with that carriers specific sim-card. T-mobile is probably the only company that will activate whatever sim is inside while the others will charge you for a new sim card if you choose to get with their data-service.
Apple offers 0% financing but only for 12 months and through Barclay:
http://store.apple.com/us/instant_credit
Yes and No. You can't just pop your sim in from your iPhone and into your iPad and call it a day. You would have to adjust some settings and change your iPad's APN (http://support.apple.com/kb/HT2283) in order for this to potentially work but be warn, if the Carrier Big Brother finds out about this, they could potentially shut you down for misusing your plan on a non-support device. (I have some experience of this if you need more info).
And for the people complaining about 200mb being a sip of coffee and being used up in 2 minutes: I'm sure you're the same people who complain about water tasting funky and not being "clear" enough when it's free. IT'S FREE DATA! for goodness sakes.
I believe each specific model (though unlock) comes with that carriers specific sim-card. T-mobile is probably the only company that will activate whatever sim is inside while the others will charge you for a new sim card if you choose to get with their data-service.
This was someone's answer to another user's question about what happens after you use up the free 200mbs. You don't get throttled. You get shut-off with the option of purchasing more data (daily, weekly or monthly options) or you'll just have to wait until your next free 200mb cycle begins.
Apple offers 0% financing but only for 12 months and through Barclay:
http://store.apple.com/us/instant_credit
Yes and No. You can't just pop your sim in from your iPhone and into your iPad and call it a day. You would have to adjust some settings and change your iPad's APN (http://support.apple.com/kb/HT2283) in order for this to potentially work but be warn, if the Carrier Big Brother finds out about this, they could potentially shut you down for misusing your plan on a non-support device. (I have some experience of this if you need more info).
And for the people complaining about 200mb being a sip of coffee and being used up in 2 minutes: I'm sure you're the same people who complain about water tasting funky and not being "clear" enough when it's free. IT'S FREE DATA! for goodness sakes.
It's nice but the 200MB data will be used very quickly on LTE. Emergency email is probably all it's good for. The T-Mobile LTE coverage in my area is terrible so I'll most likely go with AT&T.
Is this only for existing mobile customers with cellphones? Or anyone can go in and get an iPad with 200mb for free?
AT&T customer here
AT&T customer here
Don't know if anyone else has answered this (I just started reading), but one of the reviews I read said that was true - just change the sim. But I asked a manager at the Apple store today and they told me each was different and wouldn't work with sim change.
They also told me the new ipad mini was due "mid-month". That could be within the rumor of Nov 21, but it could also mean sooner.
I got my iPad Air at 9 pm from tmobile. Got the 200mb for free and didn't have to pay for a cellular data plan. All I'll pay is $26.25 for the monthly payment of the iPad. I have 2 iPhones from AT&T and when I ain't by wifi, I'll just tether from my iPhone to my iPad.
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Will see how this works with my mini...
I just ordered a T-Mobile prepaid SIM for my Verizon iPad mini from the T-Mobile website.
http://prepaid-phones.t-mobile.com/prepaid-phone/T-Mobile-Nano-SIM-Card-Prepaid
I guess I will find out in a few days if it works.
I just ordered a T-Mobile prepaid SIM for my Verizon iPad mini from the T-Mobile website.
http://prepaid-phones.t-mobile.com/prepaid-phone/T-Mobile-Nano-SIM-Card-Prepaid
I guess I will find out in a few days if it works.
I ordered one of these a few days ago. What's the process like once you get the sim? Insert and register on their site?
No! Aplle honors Tmobile wish so they lock up the SIM feature until the device is paid off. Then, only TMobile can unlock the device.
Yes. The Air is the same for all carriers, just swap out the SIM.
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Not true. They are not locked. You can swap out SIMs at will. This has always been the case & has been verified with the new Airs: http://gigaom.com/2013/11/01/ipad-air-with-lte-tip-you-can-switch-carrier-sims-at-will/
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That manager did not know what he is talking about. It's as simple as a SIM change.
This is how you get 200 MB of free TMobile data on an iPad you already own:
1. Order a SIM card from here: http://www.t-mobile.com/landing/bring-your-own-tablet.html
2. When SIM card arrives, insert into iPad.
3. Activate via "Cellular Data" settings in iOS.
4. Done.
The plan should automatically renew every month for $0. You should not have to enter any credit card information when activating the plan on your iPad.
1. Order a SIM card from here: http://www.t-mobile.com/landing/bring-your-own-tablet.html
2. When SIM card arrives, insert into iPad.
3. Activate via "Cellular Data" settings in iOS.
4. Done.
The plan should automatically renew every month for $0. You should not have to enter any credit card information when activating the plan on your iPad.
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I'm assuming you bought it in store? Do you have any existing other plans with t-mobile?
Everyone thought the war was going to be between AT&T and Verizon... Turns out T-Mobile is the ninja on the battle field striking everyone else during the fight with better tactics while the big two just stand front to front using the same old drawn out military exercises.
As an AT&T customer, I say GO T-MOBILE!
THIS is how competition is suppose to HELP consumers.
As an AT&T customer, I say GO T-MOBILE!
THIS is how competition is suppose to HELP consumers.
I was gonna go with the free but the rep said existing voice line customers get $10 off tablet data which also makes the $30 plan 20 and thats a reasonable price for 2.5GB. I don't *need* the data but I'm out and about enough that I can easily make use of it.
Absolutely, if you have internet service at home and stay off YouTube when on the go, you won't use much data. At least that's my experience. I don't know what the folks who use 200 MB per day are doing!