Can iPad Air 2 use a SIM card?

It wasn’t mentioned during the company’s unveiling of new tablets and computers last night, but Apple’s new iPad Air 2 (the world’s thinnest tablet incidentally) will come with a reprogrammable SIM card that lets users switch mobile plan at the touch of the button – not by juggling fiddly little cards.

Is iPad Air 2 locked to carrier?

iPad models equipped with wireless mobile data connectivity (3G or 4G+LTE), regardless of generation, are “unlocked” and not tied to a carrier in the United States. However, just because the iPad is sold unlocked does not mean that any specific version of the device will work on all carriers.

How do I get cellular data on iPad Air 2?

On the new iPad, go to Settings > Cellular Data > Set up Cellular Data. If you see a Transfer button next to the carrier you want, tap it. Then follow the directions to transfer service. You might need to wait a few minutes for the activation to complete.

Is iPad Air 2 still sold?

The iPad Air 2 was discontinued on March 21, 2017 as well as the iPad Mini 2, exactly one year after the first generation was discontinued.

What SIM card can I put in my iPad?

iPad supports the following types of SIM:

  • eSIM (on iPad models that support eSIM; not available in all countries or regions)
  • Embedded Apple SIM or Apple SIM card.
  • Physical SIM from your carrier.

Are iPads SIM locked?

Hello, All cellular iPad models are not locked to a specific carrier. All iPad devices purchased directly from Apple are “unlocked” – in that they are not subsidy-locked to any specific carrier. You can choose the Cellular Carrier of your choice – and change Carrier as your contract will allow.

Does iPad air have SIM card slot?

Locate the SIM tray The SIM tray is located on the lower right side of the device. To insert a SIM card, insert a SIM tool into the small hole to eject the SIM tray.