Do I need WiFI plus Verizon in order to skype or conference with people. or can I just do it with WiFi? I already have a cell phone plan so I don't need one on an ipad unless I need it to conference...? Thank you. Do I need WiFI plus Verizon in order to skype or conference with people. or can I just do it with WiFi? I already have a cell phone plan so I don't need one on an ipad unless I need it to... » Read More Do I need WiFI plus Verizon in order to skype or conference with people. or can I just do it with WiFi? I already have a cell phone plan so I don't need one on an ipad unless I need it to conference...? Thank you. « Show Less
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Skype simply needs a connection to the internet; it doesn't care how you get it. If you already have WiFi available you are set. If you want to skype from somewhere that doesn't have WiFi that you can use, then you will need a phone service. I use WiFi for my iPad.
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No you don't have to have verizon service or any cell phone service for that matter. As long as you're near wifi you can skype or do anything else over the internet that you need to do. I do a lot of my college work on my iPad air because of all of the apps that are available.
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Sorry, is this a question or just a statement of your misunderstanding? ;-)Not all applications will require WiFi or Bluetooth. For those that do, there are add-in cards available.
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i have a wifi only ipad, i use bad elf to navigate in city but i bought it to navigate off road using forest road maps. i cant remember if i link it to my iphone for the wifi or not to use apple maps, i dont know if you need wifi for apple maps to work, or if it will work off the bad elf gps only. sorry, i would assume u need the wifi for map loading or use per-downloading maps or link to your phone for the wifi, but it works great for off roading with pre-downloaded road maps
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The iPad I purchased has the "ability" to have cellular service through Verizon - but it is not "required". It will work just fine on WiFi only. Keep in mind that they do make WiFi only models that will, most likely, be less expensive than the cellular-enabled units.
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That would be the internet carrier for your device, just like with your cellphone you need a company to provide the internet connection/service. If you have a service provider it insure you have internet connection wherever that company has service. I personally did not want to spend the extra money, so my iPad just has wifi which means I can connect to any other service provider that's not looked. You can connect to your home internet if you have a wireless modem or wifi, also pretty much every public place you go has free wifi. Starbucks, McDonalds, Library, Mall, most restaurants and hotels...etc. Hope this helps:) That would be the internet carrier for your device, just like with your cellphone you need a company to provide the internet connection/service. If you have a service provider it insure you have internet connection wherever that company has service. I personally did not want to spend the extra money, so my iPad just has wifi which means I can connect to any other service provider that's not looked. You can connect to your home internet if you have a wireless modem or wifi, also pretty much every public place you go has free wifi. Starbucks, McDonalds, Library, Mall, most restaurants and... » Read More That would be the internet carrier for your device, just like with your cellphone you need a company to provide the internet connection/service. If you have a service provider it insure you have internet connection wherever that company has service. I personally did not want to spend the extra money, so my iPad just has wifi which means I can connect to any other service provider that's not looked. You can connect to your home internet if you have a wireless modem or wifi, also pretty much every public place you go has free wifi. Starbucks, McDonalds, Library, Mall, most restaurants and hotels...etc. Hope this helps:) « Show Less
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I am wondering the same thing. What this person is asking is can we connect the phone using USB to the Router and will it see the phone like a 3G/4G USB dongle? My reason is I need to connect a Printer to the Ethernet (Wired) and use an Ipad connected Wireless to the router to have both Internet access (Shared through the phone connected to the Router) and Print in a special application. If I can use my Phone for the internet 'dongle', I have no 'extra' charges from Verizon to deal with.
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I purchased the model that is NOT connected to verizon, or any other phone company, but CAN connect to the web. So I use my home WiFi to access the web to use it. Others purchase the Verizon connected so that whereber you are, you can connect to the web. But my plan is to eventually get an iPhone, which will allow me to use whatever phone company I use for my iPhone to work as a mobile router -- that way I won;t be paying for 2 web-access fees, just the one I would anyway for a mobile phone. Hope that helps.
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Just wifi is fine, that's what I have. I do have AT&T; mobile service but I have not associated the phone and IPAD as yet.
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Hi there, you can link with those 2 devices, but only in one you can talk, o mean you can not have a conference joining those two device
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I have AT&T; as my phone provider. However, My wifi and Internet connection is with Time Warner. If I were you, I would carefully read the description of the iPad before purchasing it. The great thing about Amazon is you can purchase the iPad and if it is not what you expect, you can send it back. I hope this helps
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Yes, you need AT&T sim card from their store, it is free, if you need DATA on the device. if you buy ipad 2 AT&T model. NOte: if wifi only will not work for 3g signal from AT&T.
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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)
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Yes. I have verizon. Take the iPad to a verizon store and they will take care of all the connectivity requirements. The rep identified there was a better plan for me and it ended up that adding the iPad did not increase my monthly bill. I carry 3 mobiles and the home service through verizon and was delighted not to have an increased payment. I also enjoy receiving texts on the iPad too. Enjoy.
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With wi-fi accessibility, do you need to have a provider (AT&T or T-Mobile) data plan in place (to access something like myspace or other)? What is the least expensive way to go, if you have any idea? I am in NY and do not travel much, but my child is spoiled by the sidekick and we had to cut the web, leaving texting open. It doesn't state it has AIM either. It seems AT&T is better in the no-choice game, but since we have a family network already on T-Mobile and unlimited texting and free T-Mobile to T-Mobile calls, I am not sure there is a savings. Please...its on sale today :)
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You can use your iPad with any available wi-fi source. If you don't have access to wi-fi than you would need to pay your provider extra for that service.
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The iPad I bought is wi-fi only. As far as I know, I don't think you can get a mobile data package, but you can get a mi-fi from Verizon or other company that would satisfy the need when you aren't in wi-fi range.
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I don't remember doing anything special, but our iPad is an AT&T; version and I noticed that you appear to be using an iPad using the Verizon network carrier. I did go back and checked settings under 'Cellular Data' and we have 'Enable LTE' set to "ON" to support faster data loads. Something elese you'll have to do is touch base with Verizon to ensure you have an account to which the iPad can be mapped/tied to. It would show up as an additional phone number on your account even though you don't make or receive calls via your iPad.Hope this helps.