Do you have to get a data plan from a local carrier for this tablet to access the internet? Why won't it just use the wifi?
215755
It works fine with wifi, as do almost all tablets. The reason to get a data plan is to access the internet when not within range of your wifi.
215756
I only use mine with WiFi, if you are not near a WiFi you would need a data plan and make your phone a hot spot to connect, but no, you don't need a data plan.
1582974
Only two way to get internet on the tablet: 1.) It can connect to you home WiFi (or anywhere that has free WiFi) 2.) If you use your cellphone as a WiFi hotspot, you can connect to it that way.
2016966
I don't use a data plan but I do know that I can accidently go on the internet so it must work. I get charged by Att when I do.
1953013
This is a tablet not a phone so it doesn't have the cellular frequencies. It does have WI-FI.
1605014
It has wifi. The one I bought a number of years ago did not have the option to use a data service. I don't know the cost of this model now, but mine is now very slow compared to what one can buy today. I still use it occasionally, but mine has not aged well with all the google and application updates.
150703
The tablet don't come with an app to make calls so u might need one. If u just put in a sim card u will automatically be able to browse the internet but you can't make calls right away unless u get an app.
1614200
This is WIFI tablet. It has no any sim card slot. If u have wi-fi at u r home u will get Internet otherwise no internet
236910
The WiFi can only download pictures to the tablet or phone via app. and one by one! not as a batch...!Poor thinking.
1810589
This is my situation, too. Does Net10 SIM w/o data plan work? I'd be happy with voice only and wifi access only for internet.
456840
You have to pay for the internet if is that what you are asking, the iPad comes with a SIM card slot to activate a data plan with the mobile company you want, and also you can connect to any Wifi network if you have the login credentials or if the wifi is provided as free by an establishment. (your friend's house, the college campus, Starbucks, Panera Bread, etc)
1401779
It is 2g phone tablet Support wireless access to get Internet anywhere covered by Wi-Fi hot spots . it does require sim card in order to make out going call or receive incoming call but it will not access to internet by using your own 3g data from sim card .
2237688
You don't need a wireless carrier (i.e. Verizon, AT&T. T-Mobile, etc.) if you only want to use the Wi-Fi. But if you choose to keep your device on a network at all times, not just when you can find a Wi-Fi network, you would need to pay their monthly fee for the data services.
731874
if you are asking if it has 3g, 4g, or lte. it does not. if you have game or books on it and you download them to the tablet. then yes you can use it without wifi.
750683
I was sure these are WiFi only models (mine is). I think to use a cellular data connection with this tablet you would have to be either usb tethered to a cell phone or use a usb cell modem.
1605015
The tablet comes equipped with Wi-Fi connect capabilities, so if there is Wi-Fi in the area it will get online. It does not come with any sort of 3G or 4G capability.
1617455
The tablet receives two types of data. It has a sim card (3g/4g) and it has wifi. Both types have on off switches. When wifi is turned on it will seek and connect to open wifi signals even while 4g is already on.
812252
Utll all depend on your level of wifi speed. The tablet works fine with good broadband