Can i change carriers on my ipad

Apple's iPads with built-in cellular antennas have long let you hop between carriers just by swapping out the SIM card, something Apple seems to have solved with one SIM card that can hop onto whatever carrier you pick from a list inside iOS. It potentially paves the way for the company to include the same technology in the iPhone so it could just sell one device to people for them to set up with their carrier of choice later on. Notably missing on that US list is Verizon, though Apple notes that its list of carriers could change.

Apple did not mention the new feature during its presentation today, but explains it like this on its page for the iPad Air The new iPads were announced alongside the iMac with Retina display and an updated version of the Mac Mini. Both new tablets go on sale beginning tomorrow, while the new iMac can be had today. You can get a rundown of everything Apple announced right here. Subscribe to get the best Verge-approved tech deals of the week. Cookie banner We use cookies and other tracking technologies to improve your browsing experience on our site, show personalized content and targeted ads, analyze site traffic, and understand where our audiences come from.

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