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I have a new iPad 8 generation. Does it come with its own SIM card since I have a new iPad number?

Does new iPad come with its own SIM card?

iPad 2, iOS 9

Posted on Apr 14, 2021 4:50 AM

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Posted on Apr 14, 2021 5:38 AM

Current cellular models of iPad are not supplied with a physical SIM card. Some older models, that support AppleSIM, may be supplied with a physical AppleSIM card.


The proprietary AppleSIM service has largely been replaced by Carrier eSIM - where a physical SIM is no longer needed to provision Cellular service with your chosen Carrier.

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Apr 14, 2021 5:38 AM in response to evella1021

Current cellular models of iPad are not supplied with a physical SIM card. Some older models, that support AppleSIM, may be supplied with a physical AppleSIM card.


The proprietary AppleSIM service has largely been replaced by Carrier eSIM - where a physical SIM is no longer needed to provision Cellular service with your chosen Carrier.

I have a new iPad 8 generation. Does it come with its own SIM card since I have a new iPad number?

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