Cellular Data

[chrisiw]

Hi Guys
I have just signed up for Cellullar 3G, on the new iPad, but as you dont seem to get any guide as to how to use it, I have some questions;
1. In the settings should I have "Cellular Data and Roaming turned off" when at home and on my own Wifi, so that they dont go on and use my credit, and just turn both on when away from home??

2 Is there any way to see just when its gone onto 3G, when out and about?

Thanks
Chris

 

[donlab]

Leave roaming turned on. and wifi on. When the ipad is in range of wifi it will use that instead of 3G.

 

[CarboysDesire]

You may choose to leave Cellular Data on because the iPad should automatically prefer a Wifi connection over the 3G/cellular data service but you don't have to. You can leave Cellular Data on at all times if you want, but I usually leave Roaming turned off (default position). That will be set to On when traveling overseas.

Some, many actually, turn Cellular Data off when not in use to conserve battery power. Every little bit helps.

You know you are using CD when it says 3G in the upper left and you see the infamous ATT connection bars. When you are using Wifi you'll see the signal curves instead.

 

[chrisiw]

You may choose to leave Cellular Data on because the iPad should automatically prefer a Wifi connection over the 3G/cellular data service but you don't have to. You can leave Cellular Data on at all times if you want, but I usually leave Roaming turned off (default position). That will be set to On when traveling overseas.

Some, many actually, turn Cellular Data off when not in use to conserve battery power. Every little bit helps.

You know you are using CD when it says 3G in the upper left and you see the infamous ATT connection bars. When you are using Wifi you'll see the signal curves instead.

Thanks very much for your help, thats great!!
Chris

 

[chrisiw]

Leave roaming turned on. and wifi on. When the ipad is in range of wifi it will use that instead of 3G.

Thanks for your advice
Chris

 

[iPadztr]

yup.. i usually turn off 3G when i get home from work. Turn it back on the way to work... rinse and repeat.

 

[poloponies]

yup.. i usually turn off 3G when i get home from work. Turn it back on the way to work... rinse and repeat.

Totally unnecessary. As noted above, when you're in WiFi range then WiFi takes priority.

 

[jaw04005]

Totally unnecessary. As noted above, when you're in WiFi range then WiFi takes priority.

Not if you want to save battery life.

 

[CarboysDesire]

I turn CD off when at home too and while unnecessary it does improve battery life.



Although I have noticed that some apps (like Facebook, Gilt, and TextPlus) fail to send push notifications while Cellular Data is in the Off position. When I turn it on I get all those notifications at once. Anyone else experience this?

 

[poloponies]

Not if you want to save battery life.

If I had to guess, the poster's home is likely on the electrical grid. So, sure, if you're on the road and want to conserve power then shutting off cellular will help. At home, I don't really get too concerned about battery life.

 

[TraceyS/FL]

My kitchen is marginal on the wifi... I was just using 3G in there even!

I knave mine in most if the rime... Roaming off though.

 

[Blorzoga]

If I had to guess, the poster's home is likely on the electrical grid. So, sure, if you're on the road and want to conserve power then shutting off cellular will help. At home, I don't really get too concerned about battery life.

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