iPad SIM Only

So, you’ve got the new Apple iPad, you splashed out on the 3G version to make sure you’re always connected and now you’re ready to choose the best iPad SIM Only tariff and unlock the 3G potential of you new pride and joy!

Looking for an iPad on contract deal?  Compare the best deals here.

What are the best iPad SIM Only deals?

Mobile Network	Data	Wi-Fi Hotspot Access	Contract length	Top Download Speed	Price	Buy Now
O2 iPad SIM Only Daily Plan	200MB per day	Unlimited	Daily	3.6Mbps	£2.04	Check O2′s 3G mobile coverage
Orange iPad SIM Only Daily	200MB valid for 1 day	None	None	7.2 Mbps	£2	Check Orange’s 3G mobile coverage
Vodafone iPad Data Plans	250MB per day	None	30 days	7.2Mbps	£3 a month plus £2 a day	Check Vodafone’s 3G mobile coverage
Orange iPad SIM Only Weekly	1GB valid for 7 days	None	None	7.2 Mbps	£7.50 per week	Check Orange’s 3G mobile coverage
3 Mobile iPad SIM Only	1GB per month	None	30 days	7.2Mbps	£7.50 a month	Check 3’s 3G mobile coverage
Vodafone iPad Data Plans	500MB per month	None	30 days	7.2Mbps	£7.50 a month	Check Vodafone’s 3G mobile coverage
O2 Pay & Go Mobile Broadband for iPad	1GB per month	Unlimited	30 days	3.6 Mbps	£10.21	Check O2′s 3G mobile coverage
3 Mobile iPad SIM Only	10GB per month	None	30 days	3.6Mbps	£15 a month	Check 3’s 3G mobile coverage
O2 Pay & Go Mobile Broadband for iPad	2GB per month	Unlimited	30 days	3.6Mbps	£15.32 a month	Check O2′s 3G mobile coverage
Vodafone iPad SIM Only	5GB per month	None	30 days	7.2Mbps	£25.53 a month	Check Vodafone’s 3G mobile coverage

Last updated: 2 October 2011

Tips for choosing the best iPad SIM Only deal

There are a couple of things to consider when choosing your iPad SIM Only data plan:

1. How much mobile data do you really need?  If you’re mainly using your iPad at home and you have Wi-Fi then you only need a low data bundle.
2. How good is the 3G coverage for each network in the areas you think you’ll use your 3G iPad the most?  Maybe you need to check the coverage at Grandma’s house, the local coffee shop or your favourite park bench?
3. Do you want Wi-Fi hotspot coverage in whilst out and about?  As with mobile broadband and the iPhone tariffs some network providers include the normally faster, more reliable Wi-Fi Hotspot access such as The Cloud and BT Openzone as part of their 3G SIM data plan.
4. If you bought the iPad without 3G built in don’t despair you could always try 3′s MiFi mobile broadband WiFi modem

Have you got an iPad SIM Only?  What’s your experience so far?  Please let us know or ask a question below!

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