What is the difference between "WIFI" and "WIFI with cellular"?
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Wifi celluar means that the iPad has to be under a cellular data contract it will only work under a major mobile network . Wifi means any network will work
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WiFi + cellular means the iPad or iPhone can use either mode to communicate with internet. WiFi alone is simply a stand alone method to communicate with the internet. If you are not in a location that has WiFi, you cannot communicate, period.
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Its only broadcast its own network.Simply Wifi is used only to be able connect with your phone to it and download files, watch live on cell or go to settings.
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You have to have a data plan with a carrier in order to use wireless without a router. If you are within range of wifi connection and know the password (some dont require a password) you can use that service. The data plan is handy when you're on the road. Most public places have wifi available. Your device will ask you which service you want to use
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I am not sure if there is a difference. Mine is a 4G and I seem to get 4G speeds with it on AT&T.;
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You don't have to have wifi to work it. It is easier to adjust through the interface, but you don't have to adjust that way.
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If the description is just Wi-fi, then no, you can't hook it to a cellular provider. If it's Wi-fi + Cellular, yes, it's "ready" for your cell plan. My advice is, if you can afford it get the Cellular version even if you don't plan to use that right away. You can't add cellular capability to the device after the fact if you change your mind, as I did after a few months: for $10 /mo. on Verizon it turned out to be worth it after all.
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I don't have cellular service on mine so not sure which one would be best. I use wifi only.
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Yes, but you will only recieve unlimited texting. The WiFi only gives you faster speed and web browsing. But most smart phones run faster with texting, talking, and data without the WiFi.
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I actually couldn't get it to work with my setup, so I returned it. I was looking to use it by linking to outside wifi at a place that I don't have my own internet service, and I needed to run it from my own service. If I remember right, you had to have software on your computer to use it with, and of course I didn't have that setup there. It may or may not work with cellular if they have an app. I would definitely check that out. Hope this helps a little bit, but I honestly don't know much about it.
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You will stop using your data limit when wifi is connected. Its saves you data in the end. Wifi is a wonderful thing. Enjoy your phone.
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It depends on your carrier. Some may call it a smart phone and require a data plan, others may let you use a basic talk & text plan. I use PagePlus with a basic prepaid account for talk & text and rely on free wifi when I'm out for internet access. (Most of the supermarkets, malls, etc... seem to offer free wifi)
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You can use most apps without Internet. But, yes, wifi is the only Internet connection. No cellular.
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The Apple IPad mini is sold with both capabilities. If all you want to do is run it off a wireless router, then buy the IPad with just the WiFi as it will cost less. I have a data plan with AT&T; that costs me $10 a month. And it works with my wireless router at home or away just great too.
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Not sure what the difference is. I have a data plan with AT&T and I often switch phones.
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It can do both. I initially had it hard connected to my modem until I moved my desk and went with the wifi.
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Version 1.0 comes with a nice antenna. The issue is that the WiFi module in Version 1 uses is an old WiFi module from Microchip that supports WiFi A&B; but not G (i.e. is limited and old). The WiFi A & B protocols are old standards and many modern (even 4+ year old) routers/AP don't support those protocols well (or in some cases at all). Version 2.0 uses a newer WiFi module that supports the G standard along with a few more enhancements.
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If it's a wifi version why does it say wifi+at&t in the heading and description then ?