Ipad2 as a cell phone

[bigbobthebuilder1943]

I am curious about using my IPAD2 as a phone. how do I get started?

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[skimonkey]

I am thinking out of the box when you say, "use it as a phone."

Have you tried apps like Skype or google talk to have real time conversations with people, especially those without iPads/apple related devices.

With those that do have iPad2, iPhones or iPod's with version iOS 5--you can iMessage or FaceTime each other.

That's what I can come up with to have conversations with people.

Perhaps others may have other ideas. Good luck!

[leelai]

Hi and welcome to the Forum!

Skimonkey has given you some great choices, there are other apps available but it depends on where you are.

The IPad Forum is a community of members from all walks of life and from all over the world coming together to share our experiences and to help each other learn about this wonderful piece of technology the Ipad. There is a wealth of information already here in the many threads we have so doing some searches will answer most of the questions you have. If then you cannot find the answer you are seeking then by all means post your question. There are many friendly and informed members here only too willing to help you.

We also have our own App - It is a very simple app to navigate.
http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/discu...412896524?mt=8
Reading the IPad manual is a great place to start so please download a copy of these.
http://www.support.apple.com/manuals/ipad/
2 very informative threads from which you will learn many tips and shortcuts for the IPad.
TIPS AND TRICKS - for those of us who don't know!
iOS5 Tips and Tricks
We have rules like any Community so please read these also
Forum rules - everybody please read!!

Once again we welcome you here and are so pleased you have joined us!

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[huldalesage]

Everyone's so helpful here. Glad I found someone who already asked the same question I wanted to ask.