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How do I install Cellular on this iPad Disabled Military Veteran

How do I install Cellular on this iPad Military Veteran 8th Generation iPad

Posted on Jul 28, 2022 12:44 PM

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Posted on Jul 28, 2022 12:53 PM

First, be aware that there are two models of the iPad -- Wi-Fi only and Wi-Fi + Cellular.

If you have the model that supports cellular, see the information in iPad + Cellular - Apple and Set up cellular data service on your Wi-Fi + Cellular model iPad - Apple Support


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Jul 28, 2022 12:57 PM in response to Chopyakj

You cannot add cellular capabilities to a WiFi Only model of iPad.


It is impossible to upgrade the internal hardware (e.g., RAM, CPU, internal storage WiFi or Cellular radios) of your iPad - as these are fixed during manufacture; what you have is fixed for the life of your device. 


If you have a WiFi+Cellular model of iPad, you can activate cellular capabilities by adding an appropriate Cellular service plan:

Set up cellular data service on your Wi-Fi + Cellular model iPad - Apple Support


Whilst a WiFi Only iPad cannot be transformed into a WiFi+Cellular model, as an alternative, you can use the hotspot feature of a mobile phone - or a Cellular Broadband Router (often known as a MiFi Router) - to access Cellular networks.


How to set up a Personal Hotspot on your iPhone or iPad – Apple Support

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