02-28-2013 06:40 AM
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  1. srkdoc's Avatar
    srkdoc
    I have an iPad 3 with unlimited ATT data plan. My wife has an iPad three with a 3gb ATT data plan. It turns out that most of my usage is on wifi (I checked my usage and consume less than 1gb/month of cellular data) and most usage for my wife is via cellular data (often exceeding 3gb/mo.) We would like to swap plans so that her iPad gets the unlimited data plan. We thought about swapping ipads, but we each use some different apps. If we need to exchange sims then won't we wind up with each others apps/accounts/itunes? How can we exchange data plans across these 2 iPads?
    02-13-2013 09:04 PM
  2. Just_Me_D's Avatar
    Just_Me_D
    Originally Posted by srkdoc
    I have an iPad 3 with unlimited ATT data plan. My wife has an iPad three with a 3gb ATT data plan. It turns out that most of my usage is on wifi (I checked my usage and consume less than 1gb/month of cellular data) and most usage for my wife is via cellular data (often exceeding 3gb/mo.) We would like to swap plans so that her iPad gets the unlimited data plan. We thought about swapping ipads, but we each use some different apps. If we need to exchange sims then won't we wind up with each others apps/accounts/itunes? How can we exchange data plans across these 2 iPads?
    I have Verizon so my answer may be off a bit. Anyway, wouldn't it be easier for both of you to backup your devices via iCloud and/or iTunes? Afterwards, swap SIM cards and then restore your devices. After that, restore from the backup you made.
    Last edited by JustMe'D; 02-13-2013 at 09:26 PM.
    02-13-2013 09:13 PM
  3. kch50428's Avatar
    kch50428
    The AppleIDs are separate from the SIM/AT&T accounts/plans... I'm a Verizon person too... but I believe all you need to do is swap sims and all will be well.
    02-13-2013 09:20 PM
  4. Garz's Avatar
    Garz
    No need to restore. Just swap SIM cards and done.
    02-13-2013 10:06 PM
  5. Just_Me_D's Avatar
    Just_Me_D
    Originally Posted by kch50428
    The AppleIDs are separate from the SIM/AT&T accounts/plans... I'm a Verizon person too... but I believe all you need to do is swap sims and all will be well.
    Originally Posted by Garz
    No need to restore. Just swap SIM cards and done.
    If they just swap their SIMS, wouldn't their iCloud, other mail accounts, apps & photos remain of the devices they are already on? Wouldn't they have to at least logout of iTunes, iCloud, etcetera and then logback in with their own Apple IDs? I honestly don't know. The last SIM card device that I owned was a Blackberry BOLD.
    02-14-2013 09:04 AM
  7. kch50428's Avatar
    kch50428
    They shouldn't need to do anything other than swap sims... They still want to use the same AppleID, etc. on the same iPads - no change needed.
    02-14-2013 09:09 AM
  8. srkdoc's Avatar
    srkdoc
    Thanks to everyone for their input and recommendations. I swap Sim cards today and both ipads are working perfectly.
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    02-14-2013 05:31 PM
  9. kch50428's Avatar
    kch50428
    Originally Posted by srkdoc
    Thanks to everyone for their input and recommendations. I swap Sim cards today and both ipads are working perfectly.
    Cool.
    02-14-2013 05:39 PM
  10. Just_Me_D's Avatar
    Just_Me_D
    Originally Posted by kch50428
    ...(snipped)...hey still want to use the same AppleID, etc. on the same iPads - no change needed.
    The above totally got passed me. It all make sense now. Thanks, Keith.
    02-14-2013 05:51 PM
  11. Garz's Avatar
    Garz
    Originally Posted by JustMe'D
    If they just swap their SIMS, wouldn't their iCloud, other mail accounts, apps & photos remain of the devices they are already on? Wouldn't they have to at least logout of iTunes, iCloud, etcetera and then logback in with their own Apple IDs? I honestly don't know. The last SIM card device that I owned was a Blackberry BOLD.
    That's not tied to the sim. Only the number and plan is.
    02-15-2013 11:26 PM
  12. Just_Me_D's Avatar
    Just_Me_D
    Originally Posted by Garz
    That's not tied to the sim. Only the number and plan is.
    I understand. Thanks, Garz...
    02-16-2013 08:13 AM
  13. freemobiledataplans's Avatar
    freemobiledataplans
    you have to use iphone data plan
    02-28-2013 06:40 AM
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