iPad Do people even need LTE on ipads?

[augustya]

So what is the consensus should one opt for LTE Version or No ? I am gonna be in the same spot when I buy this time around, whether to go for LTE model or only Wi-Fi. For me I really dont need a LTE Model, but it is a good to have kind of feature and hence am thinking to go for a LTE model. Should I not go for LTE model you guys reckon ?

 

[Moolani]

Once you get used to the convenience of LTE on your iPad, it is hard to give it up and go back to using a phone as a Hotspot. I got tired of having to constantly reconnecting it to my phone when I just want to use the iPad for a few minutes. If price is a big concern (say, the regular iPad), maybe it isn't worth it. But on a Pro? I think it is worth it.

 

[nightlong]

Yes, I need it on one iPad ... 10.5, I don’t have it on 12.9 as that is mostly used at home.

 

[augustya]

My Usage is 25% Outside and 75% Indoors in my House. So I was wondering should I pick up the LTE version or am I fine with the Only Wi-Fi Model ?

 

[UBS28]

I got a LTE iPad Pro and it is really much better than the Wifi version (i have owned 3 Wifi only iPads).

Since I have unlimited data on both my iPhone X and iPad Pro, I do not even use my home Wifi at all for these devices.

Not having to setup hotspot everytime and killing the battery of my iPhone X is great.

 

[kurosov]

I was considering getting it included to just in case. But it wasn’t worth £150 & a data plan to me, especially now the iPad can share its power with the phone.

£60ish and I’d have made the upgrade from WiFi.

 

[kasakka]

I prefer the convenience of LTE. In my country true unlimited data LTE is a thing so not having to rely on a flaky train WiFi for example is nice. This means that in situations where WiFi is not available it rarely is even noticeable. I'd rather save the battery on my phone on trips.

 

[yegon]

Having an always on data connection is excellent, and tethering pales in comparison.

I don’t consider public WiFi a substitute either, ghastly slow, unreliable and questionable security wise. Never use it.

 

[Sodium Chloride]

I just hotspot my ipad from my phone if I'm not in an area with wifi which is rare. Do people still buy a lot of LTE pads? Any stats anywhere on this?

I don’t have a smart phone. So, I bought an LTE ipad last year. Pretty happy with the service. AT&T 4G LTE $29.99 per month not too bad

 

[Marzel]

I mean people justify LTE on the Apple Watch which barely consumes any data so why not on the iPad. It all comes down to individual usage. If you rarely or never use your iPad outside there is no point for LTE, especially when you can just tether from your phone.

 

[TroyBoy30]

Def do. Why would I want to run down my phone battery when the table can do it on its own

 

[DNichter]

I never did, never saw a reason. I just use my iPhone's LTE when I need it.

 

[Porterhouse]

I never saw a reason for it either. I'm almost always in a place with wifi. . . And then came 2017.

I was forced to upgrade to a new phone (a 7+) because my 6+ unceremoniously crashed. AT&T had a deal; buy an iphone, get the new LTE ipad for $99 plus two years of service. I did the math, and even with the two years of service, it was $339--far below the price of a new iPad at the time. I wasn't looking to upgrade; my Air 2 was working great, but I did.

And now I use the LTE all the time. It's mostly a convenience sake; I don't know that's really a necessity.

I find myself wanting a new iPad now. Not necessarily the latest model; I just want to use Apple Pencil. But I'm almost sure that I'm going to pay the extra $$ for LTE.