On the 3g iPad you are actually paying for mobile data which is a little different from WiFi. WiFi is built in to all iPads and can be used in a public hotspot, usually free.
3g data is the same as what's built in to a cell phone and allows you to access the internet with a cell phone "modem". You pay for that coverage just like you pay for an additional cell phone, but because it's all data, its more expensive. (On some plans, an additional phone can be $10 or $20, whereas the data-only devices are $30 or more) Alternatively, you can make your cell phone a WiFi hotspot, or you can carry an additional device that actually is a WiFi hotspot, like a MiFi, these options usually run $30 a month (some are $60 for unlimited use). With a rooted Android device (think "hacked" or "jaklbroken"), you can make your device a WiFi hotspot for free, eliminating the additional $30 per month cost. This is an advanced tech process and you must be willing to hack your device. On Feb 25, 2011 2:24 AM, "Michele" <shelly...@hotmail.com> wrote: > You can pay for wifi and have it to use wherever you are even if there is no modem or public wifi available. > > Michele > Sent from my iPhone > > On Feb 24, 2011, at 8:11 PM, Debbie Wade <ebbieday...@gmail.com> wrote: > >> Katherine...I've just got to ask...Does your ISP provide your wifi? I just went out and purchased a router, attached it to the modum (sp?), and entered the security code and wala! Wifi. I don't pay a monthly fee to have wifi, and I have it both at home and at the salon. Both places have internet supplied by the local cable company. The only expense was purchasing the router. Just curious... Doesn't make sense that you would have to pay for wifi that you are providing. >> >> Debbie in VA >> >> On Thu, Feb 24, 2011 at 12:56 PM, Katherine Fahrig < polishedpana...@yahoo.com> wrote: >> The iPad with 3G costs more than the iPad with just wifi and I must pay $30 a month for the 3G service. Wifi is free at wifi hot spots ( but unsecured ) and I have wifi ( secured ) at home that we pay for with our Internet provider. >> >> The salon where I work does not have wifi. If I wanted to put it in I could, but I would have to pay for it and then it would be secured. I am already paying for the 3G so I see no need to put in wifi at the salon. That's just my choice. You could pay less for the iPad with wifi only, then put wifi in the salon and still pay about the same monthly fee for the wifi as 3G. >> >> You can also get the limited data 3G plan that is $20 and use it only for your square charges, then use the free unsecured wifi for all other web browsing. I have the unlimited 3G data plan for $30 a month. >> >> So many options it can make your head spin. >> >> Katherine >> St. Louis, MO >> Sent from my iPad >> >> On Feb 24, 2011, at 10:11 AM, Wendy Updegrave <fcna...@yahoo.com> wrote: >> >> > I was thinking about doing this, also. You don't need to pay anything >> > extra to use the Ipad?. Does anyone know if there is anything similar >> > for a laptop? >> > Thanks, Wendy CT fcna...@yahoo.com >> > >> > On Feb 24, 6:59 am, Patricia Arsenault <ta200...@yahoo.com> wrote: >> >> I've been reading that some of you don't want to upgrade your phone in order to use the Square. Well, I have an Ipad Touch and I can use the square with that. I have had it for a long time but if you purchase one that is all the money that it will cost you in the long run. No up grading your phone until its time to. 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