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

[Andrew Paul Landells]

Quite why they felt the need to use "Micro SIM" cards in a device that's six-times the size of the iPhone is somewhat beyond me, though...

On 18 May 2010, at 09:18, Hugh Glaser wrote:
> 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.
>> 
>> As for travelling, exactly the same deal as for other 3G data, it'll cost you big time. 
>> 
>> Hope that helps. 
>> 
>> P.S. Going to have a bash at making my own micro-SIM this morning!
>> 
>> 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.
>> 
>> On 17 May 2010, at 08:59 PM, "m.c. schraefel" <mc at ecs.soton.ac.uk> wrote:
>> 
>>> so  anyone know if we have to go through ISS for ipad purchases to get a data plan?? - as with an iphone?
>>> 
>>> anyone planning on getting one?? and if so, 1,3 or 5 gigs/month?
>>> 
>>> it's not entirely clear what happens when traveling.
>>> anyone?
>>> 
>>> "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."
>>> 
>>> that's from apple; Orange says uk only - can't tell at voda or o2.
>>> 
>>> 
>>> 
>>> thanks for the feedback.
>>> 
>>> 
>>> 
>>> mc
>> 
>> Jules
>> 
>> -- 
>> sysjkf at ecs.soton.ac.uk
>> 
>> 
> 

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