SIM cards in iPads

[#1]

Hi

Is it still true that Plusnet SIM cards don't work in iPads?  I've just come to an end on my contract on my iPad, and so am just looking at the options for data for it.  I don't use much on it (500Mb limit on my current contract), as it's usually on wifi, but it's useful to have from time to time!

Thanks

Phil

[#2]

@pjmarsh I can't answer your question, but have you thought of getting a data-only SIM (I use the 3 network) where a 12month/12GB card can be found for around £26.

Like you, I don't use that much data away from wifi links, but that price seems reasonable to me.

[#3]

Thanks Jeb. I’ll be having a look around. 3 wouldn’t really be an option for me. I know 2 areas I’m very regularly in have very poor signals with 3.

[#4]

@pjmarsh It's 'jab1', or even 'John'

I only used 3 as the example because I used them, I honestly don't know prices/sizes for other providers.

[#5]

I would pick up a PAYG EE data only SIM then for example.

You have to put some inital credit on it, so put the minimum on and see how you go. If you get on with it then carry on - that's what I did.

[#6]

@Alex A good suggestion, and had it not been for the fact I picked up A LOT of 30 day 'Three' SIMs when I first got my iPad, I would probably be looking at that option now. Thing is, I've still got about 27 months/GB available.

[#7]

I had a Three contract when they first launched.

I had reception issues and I live in London. Wasn't using it for data at the time, just calls.

Not sure if they've improved since then. Mind you a friend of mine a couple of years back moved to them, and then moved away because of the reception. Doesn't live that far from me, so maybe not.

[#8]

I think they must have improved since then - almost the only times I get reception issues is on trains in the middle of nowhere, and it usually means I can't get reception on either of my phone's either (dual Vodafone/Virgin).

[#9]

@pjmarsh, where have you heard this? My SO has a Plusnet SIM in her iPad, and AFAIK it works perfectly fine

[#10]

Hi pjmarsh,

Thanks for getting in touch with us!

Our SIM cards are designed for use within a Mobile phone only.

We cannot guarantee that our SIM cards will work in any device other than a handset however, there is a 14 day 'cooling off' period from sign-up, so you're more than welcome to try. 

- Rebeka 

[#11]

Very sorry @jab1.  A combination of responding when I'm tied and from my phone.

@bobpullen, there's been a couple of threads on here where people have had an issue and the mobile support team have responded with it not being supported.  I've not seen any for a while though.

Some examples are this and this

[#12]

Thanks @RebekaPreston.  I may give it a go.