All iPads How come my IPad doesn't change its number!...?

[Joho2078]

How come my ipad doesn't change its number even when I switch sim cards and even powering it off and on!!?? Thanks

 

[AutomaticApple]

How come my ipad doesn't change its number even when I switch sim cards and even powering it off and on!!?? Thanks

Did you check your cellular settings in the settings app?

 

[Joho2078]

Did you check your cellular settings in the settings app?

Yes and I put in a few working SIM cards for the iPad and nothing changes.

 

[bradbomb]

does your ipad also have either an eSIM or an embedded Apple SIM?

iPad + Cellular

Choosing a cellular data plan on iPad gives you the flexibility to stay connected whenever you’re away from Wi‑Fi.

www.apple.com

Maybe thats whats activated. Unlike the new iPhones, iPads are not dual sim. So I believe if one is being used, the other is ignored

 

[rui no onna]

does your ipad also have either an eSIM or an embedded Apple SIM?

iPad + Cellular

Choosing a cellular data plan on iPad gives you the flexibility to stay connected whenever you’re away from Wi‑Fi.

www.apple.com

Maybe thats whats activated. Unlike the new iPhones, iPads are not dual sim. So I believe if one is being used, the other is ignored

To expound on this, the new iPads do have dual SIM (eSIM+Nano). They're just not dual SIM standby or active.

iPads do change numbers, though (General - Settings - About). The thing is that number is only ever used by the carrier. You can't actually use the iPad's number for texting or anything.