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iPad internet connection

Bebs
Bebs Posts: 233 Forumite
Can someone help??

I've got an iPad that is not 3g, is there anyway I can connect to the internet when there is no wireless connection? eg is there a dongle or something I can buy for it? thank you :o

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  • debitcardmayhem
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    The device you are looking for is called a mifi , that's all I know about them though. They are like a mobile router converting 3G (or maybe 4g too) to wifi, I believe 3 sell them , so do t-mobile and most mobile networks probably do too.
    Some mobile phones also work as a wifi hotspot too
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  • Bebs
    Bebs Posts: 233 Forumite
    The device you are looking for is called a mifi , that's all I know about them though. They are like a mobile router converting 3G (or maybe 4g too) to wifi, I believe 3 sell them , so do t-mobile and most mobile networks probably do too.
    Some mobile phones also work as a wifi hotspot too

    Thanks, I cant use a mobile phone as it is my work phone and it is blocked. I will have a look into mifi. Many thanks
  • HereToday
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  • Lifeforms
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    Before you go buy an offer consider which is your best mobile network in the area that you want it to create a wifi hotspot. Then go buy a mifi unit. you can buy them second hand locked or unlocked, or some will offer deals on locked from providers.
  • HereToday
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    Lifeforms wrote: »
    Before you go buy an offer consider which is your best mobile network in the area that you want it to create a wifi hotspot. Then go buy a mifi unit. you can buy them second hand locked or unlocked, or some will offer deals on locked from providers.

    You still won't get them cheaper than buying new, in conjunction with cashback or as a deal as an existing customer.

    I have two. Unlocked they have cost me just over £30 in total. Before unlocking, they cost around £12 each. You won't find a second hand one anywhere for that amount.
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