[OSX-Users] Re: ipad data plan in UK?

[Hugh Glaser]

It really is just a grown-up iPhone.

Hugh

On 18 May 2010, at 07:48, Jules <sysjkf at ecs.soton.ac.uk> wrote:

> Yes you do have to go through iSolutions, as for any mobile/3G deal.
> 
> They are already on the way to getting mine, just O2 haven't got any micro-SIMs yet.
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> As for travelling, exactly the same deal as for other 3G data, it'll cost you big time. 
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> Hope that helps. 
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> P.S. Going to have a bash at making my own micro-SIM this morning!
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> Sent from my iPad :-)
Yay!
Sent from mine in a hot spring in Hissar.
Well, not actually in the spring - not ready to risk that yet!
And I still think it is better than I expected, after using for close to a month.

Mind you, will be better when they release 4.0 on it.
Daren't even think about even looking for it, as it is still dodgy on my iPhone, in case anyone is interested.
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> On 17 May 2010, at 08:59 PM, "m.c. schraefel" <mc at ecs.soton.ac.uk> wrote:
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>> so  anyone know if we have to go through ISS for ipad purchases to get a data plan?? - as with an iphone?
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>> anyone planning on getting one?? and if so, 1,3 or 5 gigs/month?
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>> it's not entirely clear what happens when traveling.
>> anyone?
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>> "You can connect to Wi-Fi hotspots anywhere in the world. For 3G service, purchase a micro-SIM card and service from a local carrier at your destination, or check with your home carrier regarding international 3G usage."
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>> that's from apple; Orange says uk only - can't tell at voda or o2.
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>> thanks for the feedback.
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>> mc
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> Jules
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