The new guy with some questions - pls help

[ssingh]

hey all.
So im a new apple user. Just bought my first apple product - iPad 16gb 4g..
Im from JHB, South Africa and Im going to be travelling to India soon.
Does anyone have information about getting a micro-sim and data in India?
I believe there are some new laws regarding sim cards since those terrorist attacks.

Any references/information will be most appreciated.

thanks.

SS

 

[leelai]

Hi SS and welcome to the Forum!

Have a look at this thread, I hope it helps you
http://www.ipadforums.net/international-ipad-users/3500-ipad-3g-india-microsim.html

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/discussion-forum-for-ipad/id412896524?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.
http://www.ipadforums.net/ipad-general-discussions/21590-tips-tricks-those-us-who-dont-know.html
http://www.ipadforums.net/ipad-os/49581-ios5-tips-tricks.html
We have rules like any Community so please read these also
http://www.ipadforums.net/forum-rul...um-rules-everybody-please-read.html#post14697

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

 

[ssingh]

Thanks Leelai

I believe one can buy a micro sim at the Mumbai airport from the Aircel shop and one only requires a passport and additional photo.
The Vodafone site says they require proof of residence. I wonder if all cellular providers in India now require this (since the attacks).
vodafone.in/prepaid/goprepaid/pages/idproofmum.aspx?cid=mum

If anyone else is looking for info, i found these:
indiamike.com/india/electronics-in-india-f15/can-i-buy-an-airtel-sim-card-at-the-delhi-airport-and-what-is-the-data-situation-t121123/
broadbandforum.in/apple-iphone/73263-can-buy-prepaid-microsim-iphone/
tripadvisor.com.sg/ShowTopic-g304554-i4228-k4507956-Ipad_micro_sim_card_in_India-Mumbai_Bombay_Maharashtra.html

I now have the forums app installed. Thanks.
Tips and tricks were good

Thanks again.

 

[smalltowngirl13]

Hello and welcome to the forum!

 

[leelai]

Thanks Leelai

I believe one can buy a micro sim at the Mumbai airport from the Aircel shop and one only requires a passport and additional photo.
The Vodafone site says they require proof of residence. I wonder if all cellular providers in India now require this (since the attacks).
vodafone.in/prepaid/goprepaid/pages/idproofmum.aspx?cid=mum

If anyone else is looking for info, i found these:
indiamike.com/india/electronics-in-india-f15/can-i-buy-an-airtel-sim-card-at-the-delhi-airport-and-what-is-the-data-situation-t121123/
broadbandforum.in/apple-iphone/73263-can-buy-prepaid-microsim-iphone/
tripadvisor.com.sg/ShowTopic-g304554-i4228-k4507956-Ipad_micro_sim_card_in_India-Mumbai_Bombay_Maharashtra.html

I now have the forums app installed. Thanks.
Tips and tricks were good

Thanks again.

You're welcome!

And thank you for posting this info, I'm sure it will go on to help someone else! Enjoy!

 

[col.bris]

WE moved your thread to this dedicated forum for ipad users from India. We look forward to your on going contribution to our forums.

 

[abhichetna]

WE moved your thread to this dedicated forum for ipad users from India. We look forward to your on going contribution to our forums.

sir i want to your help , sir i have facing the problem when i update my new ipad with ios6 when i started updation after a certain period download stop , it happend several time , i disabled the window and modem firewall, and also disable the antivirus , but i still faceing the same problem

 

[jayes56]

hey all.
So im a new apple user. Just bought my first apple product - iPad 16gb 4g..
Im from JHB, South Africa and Im going to be travelling to India soon.
Does anyone have information about getting a micro-sim and data in India?
I believe there are some new laws regarding sim cards since those terrorist attacks.

Any references/information will be most appreciated.

thanks.

SS

You have to submit your Identification
Proof and address proof. Micro sim is available with every service provider. You only need to check the speed in ur place

 

[Aaron stone]

Buy a airtel sim its fastest in India......and you will need proofs etc...so I guess you gotta wait for few months....it's better to use wifi for few days

 

[Nabans]

The best alternative is to have a relative or friend in the destination country you will be going (like in your case it is India). In this way, you can have his/she sim card for some time until you leave that country and then return it. You will have to cut the sim and it is best to visit the store of that service provider. When you leave the country, tell your friend to purchase another sim on the same number (and politely give some money for it).