
The cellular data service models of the iPad with Retina Display and iPad Mini (latest versions of iPad) are designed to access a large frequency spectrum.
If your iPad is a personal device, you can choose your own carrier as you wish. Please note: AT&T is NOT available as a carrier for Amherst College provided iPads, the College has a contract with Verizon as our cellular service provider. Depending on the carrier, the iPad model, and your location, you may have various cellular plan options including in some cases the choice of 3G or 4G cellular data service. The cellular service plan for the device is billed through a carrier, in the case of Amherst College the carrier is Verizon. If you exceed your monthly data transfer limit, there are overage charges which can be very expensive. The higher your data transfer limit, the higher the monthly fee. There is a fee to purchase the iPad device and also a monthly fee for the cellular data service with a monthly data transfer limit. IPads enabled with cellular data service work in a similar way to cell/mobile phones. you're going to use Apps that don't require Internet access to work (e.g., music training/composition, drawing, some games, writing, reference, etc.).
MANAGE APPS ON IPAD WITHOUT WIFI DOWNLOAD
you need to shoot photos/video with the camera but can store them on the device and wait to download them until you have WiFi access. you want to spend as little as possible on the iPad itself and you do not want to pay the monthly cellular data service. you're going to travel with your iPad but don't need to get online except when WiFi is available such as at your lodging, conference site, campus or Internet cafes. you're going to download media (images/video/music) to your device and use your iPad as a media player. you're going to download books/texts to your device and use your iPad as an e-reader. you're mainly going to use your iPad where there is WiFi access (e.g., at home, conferences, on-campus). you do not want to use your iPad as a phone. If you order or purchase a WiFi only iPad you cannot change your mind and then use it with cellular service, for that you must purchase a cellular service version iPad model. It does not have the components that allow for cellular data service. This means when you are in a location without WiFi you cannot get on the Internet, make phone calls/Skype/Facetime, send/receive email and some Apps that rely on Internet access will not work.Ī WiFi-only model iPad cannot be made into a cellular data service iPad. WiFi-Only iPadĪ WiFi-only model iPad connects to the Internet using wireless or WiFi access. The iPad with Retina Display (third version of iPad) and iPad Mini have a choice of models of WiFi-only OR cellular data service (cellular service options vary depending on service carrier and location) + WiFi.īelow please see our information about these two types of iPads to help you decide which type of iPad to choose for your specific budget, work needs and preferences. In summary, the iPad 2 (second version of iPad) has a choice of models of WiFi-only OR 3G cellular service + WiFi. wireless Internet access) to connect to the Internet or do you want an iPad that in addition to WiFi uses cellular data service and works and is billed like a mobile phone?įor the definitive information about iPad models and specifications, please go to the website: Do you want an iPad that only uses WiFi (a.k.a. When choosing an iPad you have an important initial decision to make.