If you’re setting up your first plan on your iPad, go to Settings > Cellular Data > Set Up Cellular Data. If you’re setting up another plan on your iPad, go to Settings > Cellular Data > Add a New Plan. Choose a carrier. Choose a plan and create an account, or add your iPad to an existing plan.

There is a symbol in the upper left side that looks like a fan…that indicates if you have WiFi access. Without that, on a WiFi only iPad you cannot have internet access. There is no internet icon on the iPad.

1. Pair your phone with the other device.
2. Set up the other device’s network connection with Bluetooth.
3. On your phone, swipe down from the top of the screen.
4. Touch and hold Hotspot .
5. Turn on Bluetooth tethering.

Connect iPad to the internet

1. Go to Settings > Wi-Fi, then turn on Wi-Fi.
2. Tap one of the following: A network: Enter the password, if required. Other: Joins a hidden network. Enter the name of the hidden network, security type, and password.

Use an eSIM, embedded Apple SIM or Apple SIM

1. If you’re setting up your first plan on your iPad, go to Settings > Mobile Data > Set Up Mobile Data.
2. Choose a network provider.
3. Choose a plan and create an account, or add your iPad to an existing plan.
4. Tap Confirm.

There is a fee to purchase the iPad device and also a monthly fee for the cellular data service with a monthly data transfer limit. Depending on the carrier, the iPad model, and your location, you may have various cellular plan options including in some cases the choice of 3G or 4G cellular data service.

Yes, the SIM will physically fit. Most carriers should be able to send data to the iPad, same as an iPhone.