Wifi first then 3g

[tahoskier]

Does the 3G iPad always use wifi over 3G when there is a wifi connection available? Has anyone seen otherwise?

 

[Stealthipad]

Does the 3G iPad always use wifi over 3G when there is a wifi connection available? Has anyone seen otherwise?

I would hope so but YOU can control it by turning off either as you wish. WiFi is faster so I hope people will use it when available. I am surprised how quick my 3G is but WiFi beats it, hands down!

 

[GoCubsGo]

If it is like the iPhone then wifi prevails where a connection is available.

 

[WLS]

Is there a way to tell which is being used? I want to keep the data service active so I can use it for location services and find my iPad/iPhone. But I want it to use WIFI if possible.

 

[hugodrax]

It will automatically switch. But you can go to control panel and turn off cellular date on/off.

I turn it off when at home since why waste power and send more electromagnetic signals than necessary.

You can quickly turn it back on as well.

 

[dread]

If the icon on the top is four curves lines you are using wifi. If it says 3G or E you are using the cell network

 

[CarboysDesire]

Turning off your cell data (3G) improves your battery life too.

 

[ntrigue]

Location services, 3G antenna, and WiFi all have separate toggles.