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kevsim · 2012-03-07, 11:09 PM

So i am one of the millions that preordered a new ipad today.

My question is i ordered the 4g 32gig version.. But at the checkout page it didnt ask me which carrier i wanted(roger,bell, or telus) Mylast ipad 3g came with a carrier sim card..am i to assu me we have to add that to the cost as well???

Anybody else take the plunge today as well?

I skipped getting an ipad2 because i was waiting for the retina display. Can't wait!

NeilN · 2012-03-08, 12:14 AM

Yeah, picked up a 64GB Black WiFi model (upgrading from an original 32GB iPad). On the rare occasions I'll want net access on the road I'll use my iPhone as a hotspot. Looking forward to the boost in speed and of course, the display.

kevsim · 2012-03-08, 08:36 AM

I got the 4g for the wifi hotspot feature, now i just hope our carriers allow it.

normancw · 2012-03-08, 08:41 AM

I ordered one about 1hr later (16GB 4G) and got a choice of Bell, Rogers, or Telus SIM while I was checking out (free). Already have an original iPad (3G) and my wife has a iPad 2 (4G). Decided to go with 4G for travelling to the US (I get an AT&T SIM with a no contract data plan).

jshel101 · 2012-03-08, 11:57 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by normancw

my wife has a iPad 2 (4G).

iPad 2 doesn't have 4G, just the new iPad does.

I am very interest in knowing real world speeds of the new iPad on 4G network from Robbellus. Hopefully on March 16th, people will post their data speeds.

redzone · 2012-03-08, 06:06 PM

by bell/ rogers definition the ipad 2 has "4g"(HSPA+)

if you mean LTE then yah the ipad2 doesnt have it.

normancw · 2012-03-08, 06:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jshel101

iPad 2 doesn't have 4G, just the new iPad does.

I am very interest in knowing real world speeds of the new iPad on 4G network from Robbellus. Hopefully on March 16th, people will post their data speeds.

My mistake - I meant to write my wife's iPad 2 is only WiFi. With the iPad 1, I only used 3G data when travelling in the US (with AT&T).

With the iPad 3, when travelling to the US, most of the time I will tether to my unlocked Nexus with a T-Mobile pre-paid SIM (unlimited at $3/day). However, T-Mobile's coverage can be pretty spotty, in which case I will use the iPad with an AT&T data SIM (3GB at $30 for 1 month).

TorontoColin · 2012-03-08, 08:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by redzone

by bell/ rogers definition the ipad 2 has "4g"(HSPA+)

I believe the iPad 2 is HSPA (without the +), so not 4G even by Bell/Rogers/Telus standards.

PhotoJim · 2012-03-08, 10:13 PM

You can use your old iPad's SIM... or just buy a new one if you want to set up a new account.

kevsim · 2012-03-08, 10:19 PM

So i can use my rogers sim card from my ipad 1 3g pad in the new one?

TorontoColin · 2012-03-08, 10:28 PM

Yup, though you will only have HSPA+ access (no LTE).

Wayne · 2012-03-08, 10:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jshel101

I am very interest in knowing real world speeds of the new iPad on 4G network from Robbellus. Hopefully on March 16th, people will post their data speeds.

Why would this be any different than other LTE devices that have been out for many months? In fact I bet once the "new" iPad begins to ship in volume it will slow down the LTE networks since so far there are not that many LTE users out there so current users are getting great speeds. Right now they are driving on a brand new highway with very few cars on the road - once the 4G iPad is out the highway will become much more crowded.

Boodaddy · 2012-03-09, 11:01 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kevsim

So i am one of the millions that preordered a new ipad today.
Anybody else take the plunge today as well?

I picked up a 64GB Black WiFi model & will sell my 32GB iPad 2. I have no need for the 4G.

WarrenC12 · 2012-03-09, 12:39 PM

Based on previous iPads, is it safe to assume they are carrier unlocked?

CanucksRock · 2012-03-09, 02:50 PM

Yes its carrier unlocked.

I preorderd the White 64GB 4G. It was a debate on size - this is my first iPad.

I have a 16GB iPhone 4 that I frequently have to remove stuff from to due to space limitations. So I went with 64GB - will use when travelling instead of taking my MacBook. So I want room for transferring Photos, carrying movies, music, etc.

I have no need for 4G in Canada (can tether to my iPhone) - but I travel to the U.S. a few times a year so the the plan is to get an AT&T SIM and prepaid Data Plan for when I'm there. MUCH cheaper than using my iPhone and paying $10 + $1/MB.

2012-03-07, 11:09 PM	#1
kevsim Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 145	Ipad 4g question? So i am one of the millions that preordered a new ipad today. My question is i ordered the 4g 32gig version.. But at the checkout page it didnt ask me which carrier i wanted(roger,bell, or telus) Mylast ipad 3g came with a carrier sim card..am i to assu me we have to add that to the cost as well??? Anybody else take the plunge today as well? I skipped getting an ipad2 because i was waiting for the retina display. Can't wait!

2012-03-08, 08:41 AM	#4
normancw Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Ottawa, Ontario Posts: 316	I ordered one about 1hr later (16GB 4G) and got a choice of Bell, Rogers, or Telus SIM while I was checking out (free). Already have an original iPad (3G) and my wife has a iPad 2 (4G). Decided to go with 4G for travelling to the US (I get an AT&T SIM with a no contract data plan). __________________ Sony 60EX645 \| Sonos S5 \| PS3 \| Wii \| Apple TV2 \| Xbox 360 \| 52W3000 \| Yamaha RX-V620 \| Mirage Omnisat 6

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TorontoColin Moderator Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Toronto, Wind Mobile, Rogers Cable, Teksavvy Extreme Cable Posts: 3,232	Yup, though you will only have HSPA+ access (no LTE). __________________ Rules of the Forum \| DHC Help Desk DHC now supports Tapatalk for mobile devices!

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2012-03-08, 12:14 AM	#2
NeilN Veteran Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: North York Posts: 1,616	Yeah, picked up a 64GB Black WiFi model (upgrading from an original 32GB iPad). On the rare occasions I'll want net access on the road I'll use my iPhone as a hotspot. Looking forward to the boost in speed and of course, the display.

2012-03-08, 08:36 AM	#3
kevsim Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 145	I got the 4g for the wifi hotspot feature, now i just hope our carriers allow it.

2012-03-08, 06:06 PM	#6
redzone Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 1,028	by bell/ rogers definition the ipad 2 has "4g"(HSPA+) if you mean LTE then yah the ipad2 doesnt have it.

2012-03-08, 10:13 PM	#9
PhotoJim Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Regina, SK, CA Posts: 618	You can use your old iPad's SIM... or just buy a new one if you want to set up a new account.

2012-03-08, 10:19 PM	#10
kevsim Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 145	So i can use my rogers sim card from my ipad 1 3g pad in the new one?

2012-03-09, 12:39 PM	#14
WarrenC12 Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Vancouver Posts: 247	Based on previous iPads, is it safe to assume they are carrier unlocked?

2012-03-09, 02:50 PM	#15
CanucksRock Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Edmonton Posts: 86	Yes its carrier unlocked. I preorderd the White 64GB 4G. It was a debate on size - this is my first iPad. I have a 16GB iPhone 4 that I frequently have to remove stuff from to due to space limitations. So I went with 64GB - will use when travelling instead of taking my MacBook. So I want room for transferring Photos, carrying movies, music, etc. I have no need for 4G in Canada (can tether to my iPhone) - but I travel to the U.S. a few times a year so the the plan is to get an AT&T SIM and prepaid Data Plan for when I'm there. MUCH cheaper than using my iPhone and paying $10 + $1/MB.