Using ipad2 on train ?

emerald21

Hi there is there a way I can use my ipad2 3G on a train please ?

googler

If the train is operating WiFi, as East Coast do, simply start up your browser and register for the operater's WiFi access. Switch off 3G in Settings.

If there's no WiFi on the train, go into settings, switch off WiFi and switch on 3G. Open browser. This assumes you have a valid 3G contract/provider and their SIM installed in the pad (EDIT - and, as pointed out below, that you're in range of a 3G signal mast).

Is there a reason you think you can't use it on a train?

debitcardmayhem

Yes they also work on planes, and boats. But I assume you mean using 3G rather than wireless...it depends (same is true for wi-fi too) there is a train journey I make often that has next to no 3G (and barely 2G) reception the train line doesn't go near any conurbations but it's only 35 minutes so I can live with that.

emerald21

googler wrote: »

If the train is operating WiFi, as East Coast do, simply start up your browser and register for the operater's WiFi access. Switch off 3G in Settings.

If there's no WiFi on the train, go into settings, switch off WiFi and switch on 3G. Open browser. This assumes you have a valid 3G contract/provider and their SIM installed in the pad (EDIT - and, as pointed out below, that you're in range of a 3G signal mast).

Is there a reason you think you can't use it on a train?

Well I've tried but can never get a signal but probably not doing it right. It's a long time on a train from Inverness to Crewe lol

emerald21

debitcardmayhem wrote: »

Yes they also work on planes, and boats. But I assume you mean using 3G rather than wireless...it depends (same is true for wi-fi too) there is a train journey I make often that has next to no 3G (and barely 2G) reception the train line doesn't go near any conurbations but it's only 35 minutes so I can live with that.

I don't mind if it's wifi or the 3G as long as it works lol

emerald21

googler wrote: »

If the train is operating WiFi, as East Coast do, simply start up your browser and register for the operater's WiFi access. Switch off 3G in Settings.

If there's no WiFi on the train, go into settings, switch off WiFi and switch on 3G. Open browser. This assumes you have a valid 3G contract/provider and their SIM installed in the pad (EDIT - and, as pointed out below, that you're in range of a 3G signal mast).

Is there a reason you think you can't use it on a train?

Thanks I ll write that down

scheming_gypsy

the idea of 3G is that you can use it anywhere you can get signal, the same way you use internet on a phone.

debitcardmayhem

emerald21 wrote: »

Well I've tried but can never get a signal but probably not doing it right. It's a long time on a train from Inverness to Crewe lol

I am tempted to say something like 4 and 20 Virgins came down from Inverness , but I suppose half of the journey is via scotrail, and the rest is Virgin they have wifi but it costs depending on ticket and some of their carriages are blocked for 3G (I believe)

emerald21

debitcardmayhem wrote: »

I am tempted to say something like 4 and 20 Virgins came down from Inverness , but I suppose half of the journey is via scotrail, and the rest is Virgin they have wifi but it costs depending on ticket and some of their carriages are blocked for 3G (I believe)

Yes first half with scotrail £19 for over 55 s lol and virgin £37 so not too bad. Pays to check prices and split journeys though. It's not the end of the world if I can't get it to work I've got my kindle, paper and crosswords and magazines

cookie365

Problem with 3g on trains is that they go so fast the device spends a lot of time searching for the next mast.

Northern Trains tend not to have this problem

Web browsing is usually fine; streaming audio and video can be painful.

nickcc

debitcardmayhem wrote: »

I am tempted to say something like 4 and 20 Virgins came down from Inverness , but I suppose half of the journey is via scotrail, and the rest is Virgin they have wifi but it costs depending on ticket and some of their carriages are blocked for 3G (I believe)

Brings back happy memories of the ball of Kerrymuir