Just purchased an ipad2 wifi 16gb .can I insert a micro sim for3G ?

You need the cellular model to use a 3G sim.

How can I identify if this model is cellular?

Originally Posted by darls29

How can I identify if this model is cellular?

On the iPad 2 there is a SIM tray access on the side at the top left when holding the iPad in portrait orientation. It has a small round hole above it ( for the SIM tray remover pin). It is the same corner as the headphone jack.

If it does not have this, then it is wifi only.

I assumed from your description that you knew you had a wifi only model?

ThanksDh777.still boxed and sealed.box image is no indicator.i guess there's more than one surprise this Christmas Day.a patient reply from u.like ur style

Originally Posted by darls29

ThanksDh777.still boxed and sealed.box image is no indicator.i guess there's more than one surprise this Christmas Day.a patient reply from u.like ur style

I believe it should say so on the box. On the back, small sticker with the barcoded on it. On the top is the description. Mine says "iPad 2 Wi-Fi 3G 16GB Black". Mine is the wifi/cellular version.

The wifi only will drop the 3G and just say Wi-Fi.

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It should have the specs of your iPad on the back of the box, bottom right I think.

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Thksdh777 no 3G.can purchase a Telstra elite mobile wifi,is this the only option?

Originally Posted by darls29

Thksdh777 no 3G.can purchase a Telstra elite mobile wifi,is this the only option?

Australia! Yes, most mobile providers have portable wifi/3G options, so shop around. Telstra is probably best for 4G, and the most reliable 3G, but if you're in a good metro area, you can check out both Vodafone and Optus options.

These are good portable options, and you can usually share the wifi with a number of devices, if needed.

If your just using it around the home, then hopefully you have a wifi modem with your home Internet you can connect to.