These networks are the same ones your iPhone uses.

Which company offers the best iPad data plan for you depends on your needs.

The prices are basically the prices.

Person using the Apple Pencil on an iPad Pro.

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One possible way to save is to switch from one provider to another.

Your new phone company might have a promotional deal that offers a limited-time discount on your monthly fees.

Another option is if your employer has a corporate or group discount with one of the carriers.

you’ve got the option to get a deal on theiPaditself, though.

Signing that contract does lock you into years payments, but it can save you a bunch.

Those plans often offer a better deal for multiple devices.

The monthly charge for the gadget will almost always be less than the tablet data plan.

As long as you don’t go over your monthly data limit, you’ll save money.