Unlimited Day Passes can be a good option for weekenders or tourists.
If you’ve ever needed a day or two of iPad data without signing a contract or paying for a full month, AT&T has a new option. The company’s Unlimited Day Pass offers eligible iPad users 24 hours of unlimited wireless data for a flat $3 with no contract, subscription, or credit check. “AT&T is the first and only major US wireless provider to give eligible iPad users (with eSIM capabilities) the freedom to purchase on-demand connectivity when they need it,” the carrier said in a press release.
This plan is available to anyone (including non-AT&T customers), so it could be a good option for camping, weekend vacations, or tourists. AT&T also notes that many people with eSIM iPads don’t have a cellular plan, so this could be a way to give your child Internet access when they’re using the iPad to study for a test. There is no automatic renewal, so you will have no ongoing commitments or need to cancel.
If you sign up, the first day pass is free, limited to one iPad per customer, then available at a flat daily rate via credit or debit card. To use it with any Wi-Fi + Cellular iPad model, simply activate the plan from your iOS device Settings, with no app or Wi-Fi connection required. “Open the Settings app, tap Cellular Data [and] Add AT&T Unlimited Day Pass,’ AT&T explains. 24-hour data activation will begin immediately after purchase.
The new service is available for any eSIM-equipped iPad from pre-2019, including the iPad, iPad Mini, iPad Air, and iPad Pro models. Android and other tablets are not yet eligible. AT&T said it plans to expand the service to include “multi-day options such as weekend and weeklong passes” in the future. The company says that data speed may be slow when the network is busy.
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