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The “great” part of these deals is that, unlike the iPhone, there's no
contract that locks you in for a minimum length of time. Activate the
plan when you need it (if you expect to travel a lot next month, for
instance), and cancel when you're done. If you bump against the limit
of one plan, you can jump to another plan or wait until the 30-day cycle
begins again.
And you do it all from the iPad directly.
The 3G iPad boasts two other differences over the Wi-Fi model. It
includes a GPS chip for identifying the iPad's position in Maps and
other apps; the Wi-Fi model uses a method based on wireless access points to
determine its location. (See Chapter 9 for more information.) Also, when an
AT&T 3G plan is active, you get free Wi-Fi access at AT&T-operated Wi-Fi
hotspots, such as those in Starbucks, McDonalds, and many airports.
To enable cellular service, do the following:
1.
Go to Settings > Cellular Data and make sure the Cellular Data option
is set to On (
Figure 1.16
).
Figure 1.16
Cellular Data
preferences
2.
Tap the View Account button.
3.
Enter your user information.
