I pad

cazxx1

Hi all I am new so please be patient with me, I am thinking of buying an I pad, I am with virgin media so can I just connect the I pad to my internet, or do I have to pay extra for it, also if I go abroad can I use it if so how do I pay for it thanks for reading

bengalknights

Just connect via wifi

googler

iPads come in two forms

WiFi only

WiFi and 3G

Using the WiFi aspect, if you have a wireless router at home, you can connect to this and use the router's connection without any charges over and above what you pay to Virgin Media already (as long as the additional use doesn't take you over any data cap you may have). You can also connect to any open WiFi network when out and about at no cost.

If you want to use it away from WiFi networks, you need a 3G model. You also need a SIM card from one of the mobile providers, and a data package to go with the SIM card.

Clear?

Stooby2

Yes you can just use your iPad as normal on the internet at home via wireless. You'll find the iPad will pick the wireless up almost straightaway and all you need is the wireless password, that you should have set up already.

And standby for a whole heap of posts suggesting you consider buying something else.

MoneyMate

Well pleased with my Ipad, using Virgin Media myself no problems using WiFi also when out and about using Wifi hotspots.

WiFi only no 3g phone. :beer:

ps/ I know there are other alternatives, but it works for me.;)

sillygoose

Stooby2 wrote: »

Yes you can just use your iPad as normal on the internet at home via wireless. You'll find the iPad will pick the wireless up almost straightaway and all you need is the wireless password, that you should have set up already.

And standby for a whole heap of posts suggesting you consider buying something else.

:rotfl: Well it is the Money Saving Expert Web site!

cazxx1

if you want to use it away from WiFi networks, you need a 3G model. You also need a SIM card from one of the mobile providers, and a data package to go with the SIM card..................is this for when I am abroad

MoneyMate

cazxx1 wrote: »

if you want to use it away from WiFi networks, you need a 3G model. You also need a SIM card from one of the mobile providers, and a data package to go with the SIM card..................is this for when I am abroad

I could be wrong I'm a dedicated NON Techi BUT you don't need 3G for WiFi ?

Stooby2

if you want to use it away from WiFi networks

Away from wifi, you'll need 3g - or a phone with tethering/wifi hotspot facility

DCFC79

cazxx1 wrote: »

if you want to use it away from WiFi networks, you need a 3G model. You also need a SIM card from one of the mobile providers, and a data package to go with the SIM card..................is this for when I am abroad

In response to the bit in bold ( be easier to use the quote button OP ) yes when abroad you would either use wifi hotspots/wifi connection in hotels or get a specific sim with a data allowance for use abroad ( using your own 3g sim can be costly when abroad so only use it sparingly ).

googler

cazxx1 wrote: »

if you want to use it away from WiFi networks, you need a 3G model. You also need a SIM card from one of the mobile providers, and a data package to go with the SIM card..................

is this for when I am abroad

The bit in bold was quoted from my earlier post - OP, WiFi networks or hotspots don't cover the whole of the UK. You're unlikely to find any outside of towns, cities or villages of any size, so if you want access to the internet when out and about you need a 3G model with a SIM card/data package applicable to the UK.

You MAY need a different SIM card for different countries, or you may be able to get one from a UK supplier that covers other countries, ask the 3G/phone suppliers like Orange, Vodaphone etc or look up the info on their websites.

Clear?

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