iPad Cellular vs WiFi Only: Don't Make A Mistake! (Worth the Money?)

In this video i'll be covering why the Cellular + Wi-Fi is worth purchasing instead of the Wi-Fi only model.

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[PhilPhil]

I was team WiFi+Cellular but I realized that I don’t take my iPad anywhere without WiFi. Even if I do take it, my first instinct isn’t to grab my iPad to do anything. Until Apple makes that clear separation between iOS and iPad iOS I don’t think that’s going to change. No hate to people who go with cellular, it just has to fit your lifestyle otherwise you’ll waste money like I did

[gospelsoulman]

You are absolutely 100, 000% right about cellular! Just a few days ago i tested the difference by removing the sim from my iPad mini 5 just to see how it’d pan out. I hated it, to say the least. The video streaming on mini via the hotspot from my phone was sluggish at times, it eats up the the hotspot data from the phone quickly and sucked the battery energy much faster (iPhone 12 pro max). That iPad mini fits into the pockets of my jeans and, i love it. All of my iPads have been cellular, from the first-original iPad all through the years up to these iPad Pro and this mini 5. So I definitely will be getting cellular mini 6! Thanks for the confirmation!!!!

[StevenEveral]

As someone who travels somewhat frequently, having a cellular iPad is super handy. 4G/5G iPads come with GPS like you mentioned, but the newer iPads also come with an eSim. I don't even need to pop out my normal SIM and put in a local one, I can just buy the data I need right from my iPad and I'm ready to go. I've used eSim on several trips to Japan and Hong Kong, it worked perfectly.
Also, if you have a shared data plan, you can add your cellular iPad for a small fee and it uses the same pool of data that your phone uses. I like using my iPad as a hotspot for my laptop and I don't have to worry about the battery life as much as if I was using my hotspot from my iPhone.

[mrdude]

One more point for cellular is security. When you are using the wifi at the coffee shop, you have no idea who else is monitoring the traffic going through that wifi hotspot. When you are using cellular, you can trust that the cellular company is probably not hacking your connection (if they are, you have way bigger problems going on). Using your phone as the hotspot helps with this issue was well, but then you have the speed limitations he talks about. Also, if you are using your phone's hotspot, make sure you sent an extremely strong password so nobody else connects.

[marleymomo]

I brought wifi + cellular m1 iPad pro, I tried put my sim on iPad & sharing internet by hotspot, you are absolutely right, cellular connection provides better experience..

[creativechevis]

It really depends on usage. Only time I use my iPad on the go is in Coffee shops which always have Wi-fi, but I would use cellular for extra speed, no doubt.

[jotjotzzz]

TBH, WiFi is everywhere now and that cellular is a “nice to have”. I usually just hotspot with my cellphone if needed and it works great. And you save money. In addition while traveling, you can rent a portable WiFi hotspot device.

[Joan]

Wifi is still limited where I live but cellular just makes a huge difference, plus I can alway rely on the internet on the road and also I feel a lot more secure with using cellular over public wifi, this are the main reasons I prefer cellular iPads or android tablets.

[chickenpasta]

Tethering for me sucks so I just go with my own 5G service whenever I'm going on a roadtrip. A lot of people forget you can just buy plans as you go. You don't need to commit to any plans as long as you didn't buy it from a carrier

[MrSuper]

I have an Apple Watch Wifi+Cellular and with that device I feel like it’s a necessity to have cellular capabilities because it’s a watch and I will sometimes want to go places without my phone. However, when it comes to iPads, I feel like it becomes more of a conveniance factor because wherever I bring my iPad, I bring my phone, and since my phone is hooked up to an unlimited data plan, might as well make use of it. That way I save the extra $200 on the iPad upgrade itself and an extra monthly cost just to have cellular on the iPad.

[ghas]

Having cellular on your iPad feels like a super power. Relying on my iPhone battery for tethering was such a pain!

[GoldyCraft]

I have a cellular iPad and it’s just nice to have for some reason. It feels good to have an iPad that still works even when I’m out of range with my home WiFi or any other WiFi connection.

[marti]

I have had a cellular ipad mini for years. It's a back-up to my phone in many ways. If my phone is dead I can text from it. If I misplace my phone I use find my iphone to find it. (surprising how often I can misplace my phone--even in the car) I believe there is a way to call from it though I have never used it that way. I've been using the smallest iphones (SE) now since they are easy to carry in a pocket, etc and I can use with one hand. They also cost less than the bigger iphones too. I keep my cellular mini for watching movies, playing games, social media, and work with students. It is so much easier to navigate than just a phone.

[Cookefan]

I totally agree with you. I originally got the cellular option becasue I travel a great deal and Ive already tried to deal with being efficient and frugal by hotspotting with my phone when trying to work while out of town. VERY FRUSTRATING! The last thing I wanted was to spend extra time waiting for Hot spotting which is not always a smooth operation. WTH the iPad cellular option, it is so much smoother and easier and RELIABLE! No fumbling around with the phone, just open up the device and get to work and get it done with a quickness. So very much worth the extra $10.00 a month that was added to my already unlimited ATT plan. I wouldn’t go back to being limited for anything. I also agree with your statement that those who don’t want the extra cost probably never used cellular on their iPad BUT, it might just also be they hardly ever travel with it so their correct in not purchasing the option. But when you’re on the road a lot like myself, I can whip out that iPad even while eating at the airport or in my car or wherever whiteout needing the phone around.
Great video! Thumbs up! Looking at more content.

[perezvantine]

WiFi +Cellular…. I agree with your point of view. I had an iPad mini with cellular and then changed it to WiFi only and I had to go back to Cellular. It is the best way to have a mobile iPad.

[mountainslopes]

One of the way as I imagine using cellular is if I don’t bring my phone at all. My thinking is that I’d like to have only my watch and my iPad with me for focussed work sessions out in a park overlooking the water or even at a café with my AirPods in. Being able to leave my phone at home is a huge feature for me

[robertmccall]

Need to use my tablet like I use my cell phone anywhere anytime not eating special circumstances, passwords, or need etc. I need to pull it out where I am at work. That’s the concept of being mobile in my mind.

[belindaoneil]

I'm team WiFi+Cellular. I haven't got my cellular enabled ipad 9th gen yet (It'll be here Monday) but I have a lot of devices with smaller screens. That said, I know it'll be better to go places with a full cellular device that I can see better after an eye stroke. Great review!

[thall]

Even if you don't take the iPad out of the house much it will be nice to have cellular on the iPad if power outage.

[pirach]

I am using the iPad mini 6 cellular model. Here in my country (Thailand), data plans are really cheap. I got 20mbps 4G yearly unlimited without data cap for about $40. It’s definitely worth it. The mobile carrier I am using also offers the phone app for receive calls and sms as well.