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Can I use my iPad3 as a hot spot?

  • 29-08-2012 3:39pm
    #1
    Dan82
    Registered Users Posts: 392 ✭✭


    Hi I'm currently using an ipad3, My fixed line is only 5.1 over wifi and can be awful to connect to in the house and I'm wondering can I use my iPad as a hot spot, I'm currently with Vodafone but would move if needed to get this option, use as hotspot isn't coming up in my setting, bought from apple not from Vodafone,


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  • #2
    culabula
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5,213 ✭✭✭culabula


    Dan82 wrote: »
    Hi I'm currently using an ipad3, My fixed line is only 5.1 over wifi and can be awful to connect to in the house and I'm wondering can I use my iPad as a hot spot, I'm currently with Vodafone but would move if needed to get this option, use as hotspot isn't coming up in my setting, bought from apple not from Vodafone,

    You can only use it with an Irish carrier that supports it: Meteor and Tesco Mobile do. When you insert one of their SIMs, you will see the option appear. Ditto 3UK in the UK and various other carriers around the world.


  • #3
    Dan82
    Registered Users Posts: 392 ✭✭Dan82


    culabula wrote: »
    You can only use it with an Irish carrier that supports it: Meteor and Tesco Mobile do. When you insert one of their SIMs, you will see the option appear. Ditto 3UK in the UK and various other carriers around the world.


    Thanks for this info, why don't the other networks let you do this


  • #4
    culabula
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5,213 ✭✭✭culabula


    Dan82 wrote: »
    Thanks for this info, why don't the other networks let you do this

    Very few do, they don't want you to. For example, I know of no French network that allows it. In many cases, they are not even aware of the facility.

    Get a Meteor PAYG and try it for a day for 2.99€.


  • #5
    Dan82
    Registered Users Posts: 392 ✭✭Dan82


    culabula wrote: »
    Very few do, they don't want you to. For example, I know of no French network that allows it. In many cases, they are not even aware of the facility.

    Get a Meteor PAYG and try it for a day for 2.99€.

    I don't find that they have great coverage, thanks again for all the info tho


  • #6
    culabula
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5,213 ✭✭✭culabula


    Dan82 wrote: »
    I don't find that they have great coverage, thanks again for all the info tho

    That's why I am suggesting you try it for day -ditto Tesco Mobile. Remember, iPad has superior antennae.


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  • #7
    Dan82
    Registered Users Posts: 392 ✭✭Dan82


    culabula wrote: »
    That's why I am suggesting you try it for day -ditto Tesco Mobile. Remember, iPad has superior antennae.


    Worth a try then, it tesco the same as 02


  • #8
    culabula
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5,213 ✭✭✭culabula


    Dan82 wrote: »
    Worth a try then, it tesco the same as 02

    Yes, Tesco mobile is the same as O2 in so far as it piggy-backs on their network. Unlike O2 it allows tethering. Perhaps you should check in their sub-forum as to whether or not the hotspot appears on the new iPad though. I have checked my meteor micro-SIM and it definitely works.


  • #9
    cookie1977
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 6,794 ✭✭✭cookie1977


    O2 does allow tethering for an extra fee of 5 euro (or so) per month. But their data allowances are very small unless you buy extra.

    Emobile also allow tethering (they use the same infrastructure as Meteor and are essentially the same company)


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