Using New iPad in port

[Artemis908]

I am thinking about getting a new iPad, actually my husband is thinking of getting it for my birthday. I am trying to figure out if i want to ask for it have 4G. I saw they do work internationally, it would see both AT&T and Verizon iPads work abroad, but just wondering how much data you use up by using the maps since it's kind of expensive. I think it was like $30 for 1 GB of data? Not even sure if I am missing something, but trying to figure out if it's worth it or not.

[Treven]

I am thinking about getting a new iPad, actually my husband is thinking of getting it for my birthday. I am trying to figure out if i want to ask for it have ...

 

 

When I bought my first iPad I got it with the extras - and never used them; and it cost me about $300. When I bought the iPad2, I got it with just the Internet capability, and I haven't missed the extra access. When I get the new one, I'll probably just get the Internet access as well.

[bgjj04]

Make sure you consider international data plans if you'll be travelling to foreign ports.

 

The standard data plans are domestic rates while connected to your home carrier (AT&T/Verizon). If you're in <insert country name here>, AT&T/Verizon aren't there, so you'll be using a foreign carrier's network and will rack up a HUGE bill (approx $19/MB) unless you have an international data plan from your home carrier.

 

Contact your carrier before using the iPad abroad.

 

Personally, I have a wifi-only iPad. In the states, I figure there's enough free wifi hotspots around (Starbucks, McDonalds, etc); and I don't travel enough (locally or foreign) to make the additional cost of the 3/4G version worth it.