iPad - what SIMs can it take?

[Bluecube]

I'm going to be leasing an iPad 2 for business use. Due to the leasing company being annoying I'm going to be going for a 3G one so I was looking into the option of getting a data SIM to use with it. I'm looking at bog standard data contracts of which I can one from 3 for only a fiver a month which will do the job. 3 state the SIM is for "3G phones only". Are there any issues in using data packages for phones with the iPad?

BTW I know that the iPad uses micro SIMs. If I go for this setup then I'll be purchasing a cutter to cut the SIM to size. So this shouldn't be an issue!

[blueball]

Dont know what 3 is like now but they used to charge you extra for GPRS if there wasnt a 3G signal. Vodafone give you GPRS coverage within your data allowance.

[Jay]

3 Mobile will cut you off if you use a none 3G device.

[chrestomanci]

3 Mobile will cut you off if you use a none 3G device.

True, but seeing as the iPad has 3G support that is irrelevant. It is only realy an issue for people who try to put 3 SIM cards in really old or cheap phones. Anything mid to high end these days has 3G support.

[Bluecube]

So what you're saying is that seeing as the iPad is a 3G device, any 3G mobile phone SIM will work with it once it's cut to size?

I'm not asking specifically about 3 but in general.

[spoon_]

Go to 3 website and have a look at their price plans for iPad... Ridiculously cheap.

iPad takes normal full fat SIM cards just like any mobile phone.

[Bunjiweb]

Why bother replying if you are going to provide the chap with bogus or simply wrong info...

- The chap was clearly looking to find out if he can use ANY data only deal
- The iPad does NOT take normal size sims and does require the micro-sim or a normal sim cut to size

It might be looking in to whether the SIM from one of the 5GB / £15.99 (or 15GB for £20.99/24mo) Mobile internet deals from 3 would work in an iPad.

Really I see no reason why a standard SIM wouldn't work in the iPad... Seems a huge con if you have to buy an ipad specific deal.

This website lists all the sim only deals from various providers..

http://www.simonlycontracts.co.uk/si...ata-deals.html

[b0redom]

I have had a T-mobile data card (3G USB dongle) for 3 or 4 years. When I asked T-mobile, they sent me out a microsim version for £10. Total cost is about £5/month.

It will work with any SIM which is 3G enabled.