{"id":12624,"date":"2023-07-21T09:00:18","date_gmt":"2023-07-21T09:00:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/routerctrl.com\/?p=12624"},"modified":"2023-07-21T13:59:16","modified_gmt":"2023-07-21T13:59:16","slug":"difference-between-ipad-wi-fi-and-cellular","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/routerctrl.com\/difference-between-ipad-wi-fi-and-cellular\/","title":{"rendered":"What Is the Difference Between iPad Wi-Fi and Cellular? (Which One Should You Get?)"},"content":{"rendered":"

If you are an <\/span>Apple<\/span><\/a> fan, the iPad could easily be one of your favorite Apple products. First launched in 2010, Apple has launched many versions after that, and the latest device is the 9th generation iPad. Apple has also diversified its iPad models by introducing several variations, such as the <\/span>Air, Mini, and Pro versions<\/span><\/a>. It offers all models in two versions – Wi-Fi only and Wi-Fi + cellular. But do you know what is the difference between iPad <\/span>Wi-Fi<\/span><\/a> and <\/span>Cellular<\/span><\/a>?<\/span><\/p>\n

Because there are so many different iPad versions, users sometimes find it hard to decide which version to buy. In this guide, we will highlight the differences between iPad Wi-Fi and cellular versions. <\/span><\/p>\n

\"What<\/p>\n

Wi-Fi-Only iPad<\/h2>\n

It’s essential to differentiate between the iPads offering different connectivity options. If you buy a <\/span>Wi-Fi<\/span><\/a>-only version and later decide to use a cellular connection, you cannot modify or add the cellular function to your device. <\/span><\/p>\n

The Wi-Fi-only iPads<\/a> restrict usage to the spots with access to a <\/span>Wi-Fi network<\/span><\/a>. For instance, many users use iPads at home or in public places like <\/span>hotels<\/span><\/a>, shopping complexes, airports, and colleges where you have <\/span>Wi-Fi hotspots<\/span><\/a>. Since people rarely use iPads on the move, many users buy Wi-Fi-only iPads. In addition, Wi-Fi + cellular version is substantially more expensive than the Wi-Fi-only version. <\/span><\/p>\n

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However, there are some important drawbacks of <\/span>connecting your Wi-Fi-only iPad to the Wi-Fi hotspots<\/span><\/a> (either public or personal Wi-Fi hotspots).<\/span><\/p>\n

Firstly, <\/span>creating a hotspot connection on your phone<\/span><\/a> and then using it from your iPad will drain your phone’s battery faster. So, if your battery level is low, your iPhone might quickly shut down before you can find a charger source. Secondly, heavy online iPad use may soon consume your phone’s data. You don’t want to waste all your data on an iPad before you reach the next monthly data replenishment. If you, on the other, decide to use public hotspots, there\u2019s a big security issue \u2013 <\/span>public Wi-Fi networks are simply not as safe as home Wi-Fi networks<\/span><\/a>. <\/span><\/p>\n

iPad With Wi-Fi and Cellular Data<\/h2>\n

iPads with Wi-Fi and cellular<\/span><\/a> support both types of connection \u2013 they support Wi-Fi and internet connection via a cellular data<\/a> plan. Therefore, when you’re outside the <\/span>Wi-Fi network range<\/span><\/a>, the cellular-equipped iPad models can still connect to the internet using data plans, just like when you’re using an iPhone. That said, it’s advisable to connect to Wi-Fi networks when possible since it helps save your data. <\/span><\/p>\n

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