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

[Chris Andrews]

At the encouragement of the networks to try and stop people simply slipping their iPhone SIM in the iPad for a while to take advantage of the "unlimited" data?

Chris

On 18 May 2010, at 11:17, Andrew Paul Landells wrote:

> 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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