So you have a good data plan with your current cell phone provider, just tether your WiFi iPad or thether device to it. This may work with a range of phones, but some charge extra (imagine that!) for tethering. Steve.
If you’re an iPhoneowner, it appears that you don’t need to purchase a 3G model of the iPad if you want to use it on the go.
Not only can you share your iPhone’s data connection with the iPadvia personal hotspot, but the phone will also pass GPS information to the iPad when needed.
