Should You Get A Wi-Fi + Cellular iPad? | Everything about Cellular iPads

Are you debating on whether or not you should buy a Wi-Fi or Wi-Fi + Cellular iPad this year? What is a Cellular iPad? If you have these questions... this video is for you. I explain iPad LTE and whether or not you should buy a cellular iPad.
0:00 Intro
0:20 What are Cellular iPads?
0:53 Wi-Fi + Cellular requires a plan
1:26 eSIM and Apple SIM Explained
2:12 How To Set Up Cellular on iPad
3:07 Who needs a Cellular iPad
4:48 Outro
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[@theyeetingstudiotys3378]

I love that u doesn't take a side if u should or shouldn't get the LTE version many people like me can be like if a youtuber says why they have it i will take the same option which is bad. Great vid i know it is late but i found this really helpful!

[@vickysicky366]

Never watch techy videos or if i do i skip through it a bunch surprisingly i actually watched the whole thing simple and to the point

[@ghas4151]

It probably sounds petty, but I don’t like asking people for their WiFi password. Though the main reason I went cellular is so that I don’t drain my phones battery by having to tether while on the go.

[@holdmyown32]

That's actually a good point about the batter drain.

[@demelzapoldark3035]

If it mskes you comfortsble let your friend put the password info in on your device so they don't have to tell you what it is. I'm pretty sure my router has the ability to switch on a guest type mode and switch it off. I've never used it so I don't know what goes into doing it.

[@gauravmusafir]

Bro..thank you so much. I almost booked a cellular ipad air 4 and before placing order I saw this video and am saved. You just saved my INR 14000 !!!!

[@Shayway]

Glad to hear it!

[@kaylie-247]

Thank you so much. Everything I wanted to know was in your video. 👌😁

[@Shayway]

Haha! awesome! Thanks so much for watching!

[@ranimungcal]

Very well explained tnx for this vid👍❤️

[@Shayway]

No prob! Thanks for checking it out!

[@anayacrouch670]

Great video man!

[@kiwi-Centaur]

thanks a lot for this video, was really useful cheers

[@johnstewart8132]

Thanks @Shayway TECH.. I kinda knew but you helped me decide

[@hsapien85]

Before WFH and all the carrier hotspot bandwidth limits, I was solidly on WiFi only iPads. Now that almost all personal hotspots are capped and I am using my iPad more, I wish I had that cellular.

[@Shayway]

This is a really good point. I could see how working from home could completely game change with cellular

[@Dr460n4ir3]

Or you can tether from your phone to your iPad or any other device

[@CECE1839]

Great review, it is cellular all the way, versatility and the convenience, flexible when traveling….

[@agatagrillo]

So glad you stressed the possibility that one's country's operators might not offer the cellular connection to the iPad!! Checking it out now for Italy...

[@dds9563]

Thanks !!! Very helpful one !!! Planning to purchase the brand new ... iPad 9th gen. upon release !!! I'm team WiFi only since ... Most of us have Internet @home and data on Mobile phones !!!

[@ConesOfDunshire]

Thanks for the tips! Helpful for the coming holiday season!

[@Shayway]

You're welcome! Thanks for checking it out

[@Babak7712]

What about the GPS hardware that exists on the cellular version but not on the wifi only version?

[@Lee.Freeman]

Celluar are much more versatile and have greater saleability and value retention. I live offgrid and travel through wild places. I had a wifi only version for a few months and it was scarey lol.

[@Issacbro]

Does it work international like in Africa

[@Lee.Freeman]

@@Issacbro Yes, anywhere there is a cell service. In fairness non-cellular versions can use a phone's hotspot feature 🦘☕️

[@adityadebnath4194]

So if I buy an Ipad pro with cellular connection and buy a sim card and it's plan, will I have to pay Apple any other fees? And can't I make any phone call from the ipad pro?

[@hamadbnfaker2541]

Thannnnks you this vid helped alot❤️

[@Shayway]

Glad to hear it!

[@lenasteger1429]

do you have to use the cellular function or can i just use it like a wifi ipad and use the cellular if needed?

[@uniquelymia]

Also, will cellular and iPad work on a plane or in South America or in a Caribbean island?

[@enkidu_m]

Thank you for the Arabic cc, I was really confused about cellular and didn't know how it work or should I get it. this video helped a lot, and I decided I'm fine with Wifi.

[@MichauBalicki]

Dude, when it comes to cellular fees it depends on what country you live in. In Poland it’s free if you have a main plan for your phone, you can order a free eSIM and pay no extra monthly subscriptions.

[@ReaISouI]

Do you think I could just use my hotspot off my phone for the iPad if I get the Wi-Fi only variant?

[@emilycarrillo4808]

Can I just insert my SIM card from my iPhone into my iPad?

[@daverobinson1574]

Thank you for sharing that great information. It was very helpful.

[@cng44]

Could you purchase one and not set up cellular data? Or still be able to use it while you don’t have it setup yet?

[@framestomind7548]

So if I use the iPad Mini for biking with the komoot app I am better off with cellular than wifi or am I better off with a separate mobile wifi router from Huawei! connected to all my electronics, apple watch, laptop, and iPad at the same time!? How to think best as a gravel biker out in the forrest or at least out of downtown!? is a lot of money between the two ipad mini with or without cellular... I already got a huawei mobile router, but I honestly think they lower the connection speed in the night as it always drops in connection stability after 10 pm... Not sure what to choose! 🤨

[@pedroperezjr7956]

Is it possible to remove a sim chip off of an active iPhone and just straight out put it into a iPad Pro and use that already active service?

[@akma8742]

I bought the cellular one bcs I thought I would be able to replace it as a phone whenever my phone is broken. I was wrong and I wish I had do more research beforehand..

[@zanewoodson7792]

I would also like to mention if you meed gps features for any reson such a pilots gps is only built into the cellular models

[@ReaperRaven]

Can i use a cellular ipad just as i would a wifi only ipad? I found a cellular version for cheaper so thats why Im wondering.

[@king-yopogaming2827]

You are a legend

[@ka0496]

Ty this helped but I can’t put a SIM card into my iPad which sucks I have an iPad air4 I wish I could change it :(

[@luissilvamego4317]

¡GRACIAS X EXISTIR LAS TRADUCCIONES AUTOMÁTICAS! 👍👍👍👍

[@teniti__]

can you still use hotspot even if you have an only wifi ipad (ipad air 4) tysm for the extremely helpful vid :)

[@juanvladimirperezmamani3308]

PLEASE MAKE A VIDEO ON HOW TO MAKE THE USE OF YOUR IPAD CELLULAR

[@joodsh.2382]

thanks this helped

[@Varaona]

What about your cell phone you always carry your cellphone why not share the data ?

[@user-yk5rm4iw4b]

Hey brother what do you mean by WiFi monthly plan. I got an iPad Pro and it is only WiFi one. Do we need to pay a monthly subscription for that WiFi thing. Pls reply soon

[@giorgidiasamidze3473]

Can we put the same sim card as our phones have in cellural ipad pro ?

[@Shahrizal2311]

I need cellular ipad because they have GPS built in suitable for navigation. Wifi version no GPS.

[@marioarias9942]

Many professional drone flyers use an iPad with cellular to have a larger screen and get GPS also freeing up their phone.

[@Shayway]

Makes sense! Very cool use case.

[@kevinm6147]

Needed this comment!!

[@wayansamuel8763]

@@kevinm6147 same

[@wayansamuel8763]

u made me go the cell version

[@gmhall551]

I'm confused, I want to buy one for my nephews..is it better to get the wifi and cellular or just the wifi..which one does face time..

[@diyagoswami3569]

Can i use iPad cellular iMessages app without having a iPhone

[@saad1912]

Can you please tell me if i pay the whole price of ipad wifi+ cellular then which is 770 then will i have to pay monthly or not and will i have to pay it monthly or not for cellular

[@ourtruth216]

If you download a call Tex app. Can you use it as a phone ???

[@mulalojoephaswana2382]

Thank you so much for this video, I amount buy the device thinking I’ll be able to make phone calls on iPad mini 6 WiFi + cellular 🙏🏼👌🏽

[@muhammadaliimran1918]

My iPad is a cellular iPad but it doesn’t show the cellular data button in settings

[@johnwick860]

portable wifi 5g are selling for around $300, the 4g variant sells around $70... buying portable wifi + iPad wifi only is the cheaper option but for me, inconvenient.. so I am saving up on buying a cellular iPad

[@stutikandelwala9584]

can wifi i pad can be connected to mobile hotspot

[@merjaymermanph]

I just bought ipad air 4 64 GB with cellular than buying higher memory. Since i have unlimited internet from company. Data is more important in work. Storage is okey as long as i have ssd , cloud and otgs.

[@knowledgeseeker4116]

Great video. I still have a couple of question that I cant find the answer. The question is do you have to keep paying monthly once the cellular ipad is activated. Can I pay once for the whole year? (prepaid use it all up then buy again) or do I have to pay month by month? and if I do pay month by month do the unused Cellular Plan roll over to the next month? Do I pay all at once and use up the Cellular data with no expiration date or will I lose it if I don't use it all in one month? Do I have to pay monthly to keep my cellular minutes from expiring? I cant seem to find the answer to this but I will keep researching. Thanks.

[@Shayway]

I’m not familiar with any prepaid cellular data plan for iPad. Most are Post paid and are unlimited data so there is nothing to roll over anyways. Hope this helps!

[@knowledgeseeker4116]

@@Shayway I appreciate your answer and prompt response. Thank you 👍

[@amritabhowmick7876]

Veryyy good question

[@oldfisherman5112]

T mobile has prepaid data only. I bought my air3 used and it came with cellular. I only use it when traveling and with the prepaid service I only buy x amount of data and then when home I use wifi.

[@rogervaldez3401]

I've always had the cellular version and for the first time 2 weeks ago I purchased the wifi version and it seems slower in general I do the same things use the same apps and it just seems slower than my old iPad even though it's obviously newer.

[@Striker8-]

its just u

[@Cutthecamerasdeadass1899]

Lol just because it's cellular doesn't mean it affects the speed

[@alissavaldes13]

I have a huge question if you get the cellular one can you still normally use it with wifi or do you need to pay for the cellular without and option?

[@Shayway]

Good question, you can actually use WiFi regardless of the cellular plan. For instance, I had a cellular iPad for a few years before I activated it. Hope this helps!

[@alissavaldes13]

@@Shayway thank you for answering I actually was very confused about what the cellular meant but watching this video helped me this is not the tablet I need it that’s why I ask this question but it’s good to know I could use it without having to active it

[@Issacbro]

@@Shayway my Question is does it work internationally like out of United States or some countries that doesn’t have a Wi-Fi

[@fike301]

I have lots stuff don’t need, for 10/ month might be worth if used it occasionally

[@canceraxe1447]

So you have to pay monthly to have cellular capability? Or you can just put any sim and turn on data?

[@Shayway]

Cellular connectivity requires a plan, whether that be prepaid or postpaid

[@ashleyann6836]

omg thank u to actually answering my question ugh i thought it will bring wifi :( lol

[@Butterfly79220]

Can I message with out cellular at my house with WiFi

[@martinpetrillo4470]

Hi shayway, I’ve been thinking about switching back to a flip phone. My main concern is I just moved to DC and I’ve found myself using Uber/GPS a lot. Would you recommend I get the iPad mini with cellular because it seems like I will be traveling with it?

[@Shayway]

I'm not sure! Honestly, it depends on whether or not the Uber app is compatible with iPad. If it doesn't require an iPhone then I'd say go for it!

[@martinpetrillo4470]

@@Shayway just checked and Uber is compatible with IPad mini, thanks shayway!

[@billyjones9045]

Just throw all your electronics in the ocean and boat to a tropical island with some woman...save your self the grief

[@ebloulou4203]

@@billyjones9045 love that answer i wish everyday i could that lol

[@billyjones9045]

@@ebloulou4203 im working on that plan as we speak. 6 years now since i was hospitalized for 5 months and they told me I was going to die ..since been soaking up knowledge online .got a ton of shib xrp xlm mars and amp...rolling the dice this bull run.stuck it on nanos and put it in my safty d box at my bank.

[@RoshanDixit]

How about using your phone's Hotspot 🤔

[@andrewwashington2197]

How much do you pay a month for the cellular data

[@KingCobraa]

Do you have to pay monthly if you purchase a cellular model iPad even if you don’t set up a cellular plan with it?

[@albind8622]

No I don’t think so. I think you can wait however long you want until you want to activate a plan

[@FOOD2HOOT]

I will get ipad 8 wifi+cellular can i Connect to the wifi of the house router li normal ?

[@Shayway]

Yes! No worries at all

[@yoloya2971]

I’m a bit confused but if I paid for my iPad in full when purchasing do I still have to pay for the cellular monthly? Or am I good cuz I paid for it already

[@msxcitement1]

No you dont have to pay for a cellular plan. You choose to start a cell plan if u want. You can just use Wi-Fi where available and if you travel u can add cell plan. U now own it if you paid in full. It’s all yours to Wi-Fi or cell plan when you feel you need data. I have both Wi-Fi and cell abled ipad fully paid for and They asked do i want to get a cell plan I told them no!. Without fully paid up u then have to enroll in monthly cell plan till iPad is paid off. Hope this helps you a little.

[@laxmanrao8283]

Is it really important to get cellular for regular stuff like watching videos, online lectures and meeting, editing etc or it is enough with a WiFi variant?

[@Shayway]

It really depends on whether or not you'll be near a wifi hotspot. Cellular will only matter when you are not on Wi-Fi.

[@Cutthecamerasdeadass1899]

What's the point if you have a phone or around wifi??

[@d.vanshika1232]

Hello.. great explaining.. i want ti ask that if i buy a wifi only ipad then can i connect ipad to wifi through my android phone

[@shashirajpal702]

Yes, you can

[@wintercomesearly]

@@shashirajpal702 But there will be noticeable battery drain off the phone and if you have a data cap on the phone plan there's that to consider.

[@shashirajpal702]

@@wintercomesearly I know that..... I just replied to what she had ASKED..

[@wintercomesearly]

@@shashirajpal702 Ah, my error. Meant to reply to poster.

[@1light4love]

He has the same last name as me AND he says it like it is. 🙏 That's the way, man!

[@joaopa9250]

Who cares...

[@mrmrgudino]

I thought I could just swap my card from my cell phone to the iPad and boom ready to go

[@siddhanush2998]

If I have wifi model means I must use wifi router whenever I use online Stuff in ipad right ? Thn what should I do when I go outside and took my ipad with me , and now I must use some online stuff but I didn't bought wifi router , what should I do now ? Plzz reply sir

[@laligunj3]

Use your phone hotspot

[@mamatemari6061]

Getting a WIFi Cellular iPad In May right after two weeks

[@royalfolkspark]

Can the iPad wifi use the iPhone as a hotspot ?

[@Shayway]

Yes it can!

[@wowaliasing]

@@Shayway is there any limit on the devices you can connect to iPad hotspot ? In Android tablets Is 10 devices

[@undergroundauthority3305]

Do we can insert physical sim card??

[@iminacatsuit]

Yes you can with the Wifi + Celullar Model

[@atlanticatmosphere6695]

Long term the cellular iPad is better than having hotspot in your wireless carrier plan

[@akton8498]

Does ipad air 4 support esim for wifi model

[@Shayway]

ESIM would only be supported on the cellular models. Thanks for watching!

[@merjaymermanph]

I have openline sim slot with my air4

[@TOYVSNIK]

So there's no calling feature in the cellular version? Or is it possible by any means?

[@nadsim154]

Of course you can, a tablet becomes a phone when you get the cellular version.

[@TOYVSNIK]

@@nadsim154 No, I searched other sources as well and there's no calling feature available even in cellular Ipad's.

[@suzysmith8022]

@@TOYVSNIK Yes there is, you have to purchase a cellular plan first.

[@ripp3rjak934]

@@suzysmith8022 Dude. The guy just said you CANT MAKE CALLS NATIVELY on LTE IPADS. LTE is strictly for data for when you’re not near wifi

[@suzysmith8022]

@@ripp3rjak934 Pls don't call me dude, I'm not a dude.

[@zhengpan1997]

For the cellular ipad, can you cancel your plan for the times you don't need the cellular capabilities and then start a new plan for the times you do? :) Or does it lock you into a contract when you set up the new plan?

[@deleted5347]

Can someone please answer my question .. Can i download WhatsApp on ipad air 4 (wifi+cellular)? Or any cellular ipad ?

[@frank-1876]

no you can t you can just use whatsapp web and it s good too🤷‍♂️

[@deleted5347]

@@frank-1876 i bought ipad air 4 in may ,without cellular and im using whatsapp web Btw i am Arabian cuz i think you are because your name is فرانك

[@frank-1876]

@@deleted5347 نعم صح بس كيف هاد cellular يشتغل ممكن تفهمني؟؟

[@deleted5347]

@@frank-1876 شريحة بتتركب بالايباد نسخة ال cellular هاي الشريحة بتعطيك نت (بيانات) لما تكون بمكان ما فيه نت مثلا برا البيت او بالشارع مثلا..بس بتعطيك نت لما ما يكون معك الشريحة هاي متل sim card بتشتريها من شركة الاتصالات اسمها nano card انا اشتريت ipad air 4 النسخة اللي ما بتركب فيها شريحة

[@frank-1876]

@@deleted5347 اهه اوك شكراااا ❤

[@ericc2010]

I just got a cellular iPad Pro (4th gen) from att and I paid $77 up front and ONLY pay $60 extra.....not $100 plus dollars. For the comment readers, do you research based off your carrier. It’s not a bad investment if you rely on technology for everyday or business.

[@holdmyown32]

Agree

[@nathanquinn3798]

This may be a stupid question but if I get an iPad with only WiFi, could I still make calls on it?

[@lfy24964]

No

[@lfy24964]

Only with wifi

[@noobpersona9488]

Not even whatsapp calls? Bummer.. such a loss

[@madamika1100]

Does ipad air cellular support whatsapp?

[@Shayway]

Providing it doesn't need a cellular phone number, it should work. Cellular ipads will only support data.

[@27012007toni]

@@Shayway so I can‘t use my Ipad go call people but I can use whatsapp is that right? I was only planning to buy cellular because I need a new phone and since I dont use my phone outside which eliminates the use of a phone I thought go with an Ipad. I still love my Whatsapp tho. Calling would be cool too, but not necessary. Can I do that with a cellular or even a wifi only Ipad? im confused

[@nobody2887]

@@27012007toni did you already buy? I have the same problem

[@Cutthecamerasdeadass1899]

I was getting ready to get a cellular iPad but, I don't make calls unless it's my family and I have a phone for that. So, I was like what's even the point of me getting it since I also have wifi. Saved myself some money. Thanks! Edit: Actually, I was gonna get it for the extra storage since I'm an artist and I take pictures but, I have my phone for pictures. I just wanted the storage for my art.

[@mellochello77]

Exactly. This is the conclusion I came to also. My phone can handle the rest and I work from home

[@riiisteaparty2597]

Mee 2!!!

[@waegie]

does cellular ipad can receive or make calls?

[@Shayway]

Nope, only a data connection

[@noobpersona9488]

What about whatsapp calls?

[@itsdtxjd]

I can and I have the Wi-Fi version.

[@Ratnaveer78954]

Cellular ipads have built in gps whereas wifi only ipads don't have gps inbuilt which results in poor navigation.

[@bhupendrakumarsingh3875]

Does iPad mini 5 supports whatsapp calling or not?

[@Shayway]

Providing WhatsApp does not require a phone number and uses cellular data only, then yes, it would work!

[@bhupendrakumarsingh3875]

If I purchase ipad mini 5 wifi +cellular can I able to use whatsapp for calling in other android phones?

[@laligunj3]

@@bhupendrakumarsingh3875 no

[@michaeldhondt368]

I love my cellular iPad since we get ripped off for home internet here in Canada. I was able to get a 50gb share plan and cancel my home internet service. I was paying almost $100 Canadian a month for my bell home internet for 80gb usage. Now for the same $100 I have my cell phone service, cellular iPad and 4g in my tough book laptop all sharing the 50gb data and I’m not limited to staying home to use internet

[@bambubombon]

how do u give access to the laptop?

[@michaeldhondt368]

My tough book laptop has a SIM card slot. I just have 3 devices sharing my plan

[@joelmoreta8068]

They come with gps?

[@iminacatsuit]

yeah, Cellular iPads come with GPS!

[@dr.oneself8882]

SHARE LTE TO WIFI IPAD

[@1azyb0t]

Anyone else think this was the Unbox Therapy guy in the thumbnail & wondered what wqs going on?

[@Shayway]

Hahahahaha

[@whatdoyouthink8227]

I have cellular

[@Medz1100]

I have always bought cellular iPads over the years but have hardly ever used the cellular. I’m trying to convince myself to get the new iPad WiFi only. Been working from home for the past 12 months. Go to my girlfriends once a week and she has WiFi and maybe (when things are back to normal) go for the odd weekend away where the hotel will have WiFi. If not I can alway tether to my iPhone. I really don’t need a cellular iPad.

[@ja-me24]

Saved money

[@rubglez]

Differences not how to set it up

[@Chiefsfan12]

Cellular on Ipad is so useless for me since i always have my phone on me

[@nomis1004]

Quien me hace un resumen en español ? 😭

[@Shayway]

Lo siento, no hablo español 😓 Estoy usando una aplicación de traducción Si tienes WiFi donde estés usando el iPad entonces no necesitarás celular. El celular es bueno cuando no tienes WiFi

[@nomis1004]

@@Shayway ok, don’t worry. Thanks

[@brujitaflon]

El servicio de cellular te conviene si viajas mucho. Si normalmente vas a utilizar tu iPad en donde tengas Wifi no es necesario. El precio de solo wifi y Wifi con Cellular varia de 100 a 130dlls. Aparte el servicio de cellular se paga aparte mes por mes. Tienes que agregarlo a tu plan de teléfono. El te recomienda que chequea en la pagina de Apple para ver si tu proveedor si te da este servicio. En mi caso a mi si me gusta tener el servicio de celullar por mis hijos ya que donde sea se pueden conectar.

[@herciliofrancelino7809]

Work Whatsapp ?

[@alissavaldes13]

Why didn’t I know this before getting mine😭😭😭

[@dikshaawxr]

Which one did you get? Wifi only?

[@alissavaldes13]

@@dikshaawxr no I got wifi and cellular

[@subisooraj6207]

@@alissavaldes13 im planing to buy air4 cellular version, possible to call like phone?🤔

[@alissavaldes13]

@@subisooraj6207 yes you can call but I mean you can use the iPad with wifi the same way the cellular is more usable for traveling but if your in your house most of the time the wifi only will do the same things

[@subisooraj6207]

@@alissavaldes13 but some one said that, cellular can only use data only? Im i right? It cant call like normal phone?

[@uniquelymia]

So, essentially if I buy an iPad with WiFi and cellular I have to pay extra from a phone plan to use the cellular internet?

[@tomlane8018]

Yes

[@edwardgonzales7830]

Thank you for that information I get little nervous if am making the right choice