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

[Michael Jewell]

I've gone for a wifi iPad - but if I realise I miss my 3G, I might
give one of these a shot:
http://threestore.three.co.uk/broadband/?mifi=1&ID=1184 (or jailbreak
my phone to do
the same ;).

Cheers,
Mike

On Tue, May 18, 2010 at 7:46 AM, 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 :-)
>
> 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.
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>>
>>
>> thanks for the feedback.
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>> mc
>
> Jules
>
> --
> sysjkf at ecs.soton.ac.uk
>
>
>



-- 
Dr Michael O. Jewell
Goldsmiths, University of London