Will 3G iPad nag me if I don't activate service?

[BrentT]

I am migrating from a WiFi-only iPad 1 to an iPad 2. I am considering getting a 3G capable version for the few times I am not in WiFi and for the GPS capability. I only intend to activate the 3G service a few months of the year; mostly when I travel to avoid the high daily WiFi fees at the hotel. Will I be continuously nagged by the iPad to activate the service? If it does nag, is there a way to turn it off?

 

[Imsuperjp]

I am migrating from a WiFi-only iPad 1 to an iPad 2. I am considering getting a 3G capable version for the few times I am not in WiFi and for the GPS capability. I only intend to activate the 3G service a few months of the year; mostly when I travel to avoid the high daily WiFi fees at the hotel. Will I be continuously nagged by the iPad to activate the service? If it does nag, is there a way to turn it off?

Turn cellular data off. I have the first gen 3G iPad and never activated the data.

 

[Mlrollin91]

I am migrating from a WiFi-only iPad 1 to an iPad 2. I am considering getting a 3G capable version for the few times I am not in WiFi and for the GPS capability. I only intend to activate the 3G service a few months of the year; mostly when I travel to avoid the high daily WiFi fees at the hotel. Will I be continuously nagged by the iPad to activate the service? If it does nag, is there a way to turn it off?

You can turn cellular data off or just stay connected to wifi. Once you try to access Internet without wifi it will ask you if you want to set up service.

 

[vistadude]

I hate to thread hijack, but I'm in a similar situation. For those few times that I might need AT&T 3G service, do I need wifi to activate in? In other words, if I'm in the middle of nowhere, can I activate 3G service without any other wifi connections?

Thanks.

 

[Mlrollin91]

I hate to thread hijack, but I'm in a similar situation. For those few times that I might need AT&T 3G service, do I need wifi to activate in? In other words, if I'm in the middle of nowhere, can I activate 3G service without any other wifi connections?

Thanks.

Thats a really good question, I haven't got a clue. I would assume you need wifi to create your account and register with AT&Ts server.

If anyone knows please enlighten.

 

[rayray5884]

I hate to thread hijack, but I'm in a similar situation. For those few times that I might need AT&T 3G service, do I need wifi to activate in? In other words, if I'm in the middle of nowhere, can I activate 3G service without any other wifi connections?

Thanks.

You just activate cellular data in settings and as long as you have service you can activate right from the iPad.

 

[jdminpdx]

I hate to thread hijack, but I'm in a similar situation. For those few times that I might need AT&T 3G service, do I need wifi to activate in? In other words, if I'm in the middle of nowhere, can I activate 3G service without any other wifi connections?

Thanks.

No you don't. I was in the movie theater today waiting for my movie to start, had not activated 3G yet. I then received an email (on my phone) that required my immediate attention but I was not going to type it out on the phone. I activated 3G right then and there.

 

[vistadude]

Thank you very much. That's great to hear activation is so easy and fast.

I wonder if you can do the same for edge service with t-mobile. I'm thinking of getting the cheapeast data plan just for the push notifications, and using wifi for any active use.

 

[kvizzel]

No you don't. I was in the movie theater today waiting for my movie to start, had not activated 3G yet. I then received an email (on my phone) that required my immediate attention but I was not going to type it out on the phone. I activated 3G right then and there.

lol, you bring your ipad to the movie theater?

what the...

 

[BForstall]

lol, you bring your ipad to the movie theater?

what the...

Well, why not? At my local theater, people show up in flocks before the previews even start. Everyone is talking and using their phones, so it's not exactly rude to use an iPad. Besides, it sure seems like the iPad came in handy in the post you quoted.

 

[ohwell]

Unlocked 3g?

Just to confirm, is the 3G version an unlocked one where I can pop in a data sim card from an oversea carrier and activate accordingly when I travel?

Additionally, is the sim slot the shortened/micro sim like the iPhone 4 or is it normal sim card size?

Thanks

 

[Chupa Chupa]

1) No, the 3G does not nag you to sign up for service. It doesn't give a hoot either way. Your call whether to sign up and when.

2) No, you do not need WiFi to establish an acct but you do need to be in an area w/ decent ATT 3G.

3) Yes, it's confirmed unlocked by multiple legit sources.