Follow these steps from your iPad to set up a monthly postpaid or prepaid data plan for your iPad.
Note: Steps may vary based on iPad model.
Set up a monthly postpaid data plan
- From the Home screen, tap Settings, then Cellular Data, and then Set Up Cellular Data.
- Choose one of the following options:
- Add to your current postpaid data plan.
- Activate a new standalone data plan.
- Follow the prompts to sign in to myAT&T or create a new account.
- Follow the prompts to select a plan or add your iPad to an existing plan, and complete your data plan activation.
Add a Prepaid DataConnect Pass plan
Heads up:
- Each DataConnect Pass plan includes a specific amount of data that lasts a certain length of time.
- Once all you use all your data or the expiration date passes, you’ll have to buy a new DataConnect Pass plan.
- Even when your device isn't transmitting or receiving data or all the data hasn’t been used, the expiration date remains in effect.
- If you buy another DataConnect Pass, you can’t use it until your previous pass data is used or until the previous pass expires.
Purchase a DataConnect Pass plan:
- From the Home screen, tap Settings, then Cellular Data, and then Set Up Cellular Data.
- Select Purchase prepaid data plans (DataConnect Pass).
- Follow the prompts to create a new account (this is separate from a myAT&T account), select a plan, and complete your data plan activation.
Add an international data optionIt’s easy to add a compatible international option. International DataPass plans can be future-dated to start when you're ready to travel.
- Go to Settings, then Cellular Data, and then Account. If you have an Apple SIM, select Set Up Cellular Data.
- Select Worldwide Data Plan and follow the prompts to add an international package.