If you are reading this article, then you either already own an iPad or are about to become one. Congratulations, you have great taste! As you know, the legendary devices from Apple are divided into wifi and wifi + 3g. The second type is somewhat more expensive, but you can also access the Internet from these devices everywhere. Moreover, setting up a 3g network is as easy as shelling pears.
Connecting a SIM card to an iPad
To set up 3G on iPad, you first need a SIM card. Please note that Apple tablets support the micro-SIM format, which is slightly different from those used in older mobile phones. If you wish, you can cut the classic SIM card yourself, but in this case there is a risk of damaging it. Now micro-SIM cards are available in all communication salons, so it is better to go there.
So, you have chosen the tariff that suits you and purchased a SIM card of the required size. It's time to connect it to your tablet. For many, this is the most difficult stage. It takes some sleight of hand here.
If you lost the key, it can replace any clip.
When you opened the box of your newly purchased tablet, you probably noticed a strange device in a separate bag. As if it were twisted wire with a sharp end. It is called a key and will come in handy for connecting a SIM card.
We need to find the SIM card slot in our iPad. Take your tablet and turn it to a horizontal position. On one side there will be a sound volume control button. And on the other, directly opposite, is the nest. Looking closely, you will see a small hole there.
It is in this hole that you need to shove the key with a sharp end. This should be done abruptly. Then a small compartment will come out, the edge of which must be hooked with a fingernail and pulled out to the end. It is not the most convenient procedure, but such is the price for the subtlety of the device.
Having pulled out the compartment for the SIM card, you will immediately see the hole there where you need to put it. After that, you just have to shove the compartment with the SIM card installed in it back.
Connecting, activating and configuring the network will happen automatically. You just have to wait for the coveted 3g icon to appear in the upper left corner of the tablet screen. Then you can already use the Internet. The main thing is not to forget to pay for it on time.
Advanced 3G settings on iPad
We recommend that you make additional settings. To do this, go to the device settings and select the "Cellular data" item there. If you do not want to connect to the Internet via 3G, you can turn off cellular data by clicking on the corresponding button in the settings. In this case, it will be possible to access the Internet only via wifi.
Don't forget about Data Roaming. With its help, you can prohibit the use of mobile traffic in roaming. Just in case, when abroad, it is better to turn off cellular data altogether if you do not want to pay for the Internet while roaming. You can also just turn off internet roaming as a service, if your cellular operator allows it.
Tablet can use the traffic itself as it constantly syncs with a variety of Internet services.
Also in the settings you can look at the amount of traffic consumed by different applications on your tablet.
