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		Setup	Monthly price	Contract	Speed	Downloads
1	545 reviews	£20.49	PAY AS YOU GO data worth £15	NO CONTRACT	7.2Mbmax speed	£2/500MB/day £10/1GB/30 days £15/3GB/30 days £25/7GB/30 days	Go Check coverage>
	iPad micro-SIM PAYG+3	Extras: Micro-SIM mobile broadband plan for iPad and iPad2. 3GB data included, valid for 3 months. Top ups cost £10/1GB, £15/3GB, £25/7GB
2	545 reviews	£10.49	PAY AS YOU GO data worth £10	NO CONTRACT	7.2Mbmax speed	£2/500MB/day £10/1GB/30 days £15/3GB/30 days £25/7GB/30 days	Go Check coverage>
	iPad micro-SIM PAYG+1	Extras: 1GB data included, valid for 30 days. Top ups cost £10/1GB, £15/3GB, £25/7GB

Buyers' guide: Pay-as-you-go iPad SIM card

Pay-as-you-go iPad SIM cards are a relatively new phenomenon for the recently released Apple device that allows access to mobile broadband services pretty much wherever you are in the UK. The iPad has been doing good business so far in this country and although it comes with a fairly high price tag, there's no doubting the appeal of the handheld device.

Gadgets that allow you to enjoy mobile broadband are everywhere right now, as a quick look through the Broadband Genie website will confirm, but the iPad offers a refreshing new twist on the theme because it's not a laptop and it's not a smartphone either. In fact, more than a few people seem to have shrugged it off as something of a pointless gadget. However, try a pay-as-you-go iPad SIM card enabled unit and you'll soon see the appeal.

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What are the options?

If you're the sort of person who needs to have mobile internet access and don't want to be tied down with a laptop and dongles for accessing the mobile signal but want the benefit of 3G broadband for quick and easy online access then an iPad SIM card pay-as-you-go option can be a good move.

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The iPad and iPad 2 SIM card pay-as-you-go options

Our comparison table above will get you started and allow you to pick through the best deals and offers that are currently available. Doubtless you will ideally want a cheap deal, although as you'll probably see from iPad and iPad 2 reviews, the deals are rarely cheapest for this mobile-enabled gadget and prices are quite high due to the demand and quality of this handheld device.

While laptop internet devices with wireless broadband and 3G internet are two a penny, the Apple iPad is still fairly new and as a result, there are not too many cheap deals and offers available when you compare the options. A comparison can be done, but when it comes down to pay-as-you-go iPad SIM options then you'll find there are currently only a handful or so.

Nevertheless, it's likely that the likes of T-Mobile, O2 and Orange will join 3 Mobile and Vodafone and all get in on the act as time goes by when it comes to pay-as-you-go iPad SIM card deals. Currently though you'll find that pay-as-you-go iPad SIM deals are still fairly sparse so it's a good idea to check our reviews of them in the comparison table above to be sure you pick the right one before you buy.

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Why PAYG iPad SIM card deals?

The great thing about the iPad is that it gives you much more freedom than a normal laptop would, although at the same time it delivers many of the same features found on a traditional computer or netbook device. You'll generally find that it gets positive reviews here in the UK, even if it's not one of the cheapest gadgets on the block, as you'll see from the prices listed by network providers.

Things are slightly different when it comes to using iPad SIM pay-as-you-go deals though because the device does not use normal sized SIM cards. In addition, you'll also want to make sure that you spend a few pounds extra and get yourself kitted out with the 3G version of the PAYG iPad SIM device. Without this capability you won’t be able to access mobile broadband, which rather defeats the object of the exercise when buying such a portable device.

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How do I connect?

Pay-as-you-go iPad SIM cards on a 3G-enabled device will give you much more freedom than the more basic incarnation that just comes with Wi-Fi. Remember too though that these products do not come with a regular dongle style attachment either. With most mobile broadband deals on laptops and netbooks you'll often find that a plastic USB dongle needs to be inserted into an available port on the machine in order to send and receive data via the mobile networks.

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Connecting with an iPad 2 SIM card pay-as-you-go package

A pay-as-you-go iPad SIM device, on the other hand, doesn’t even have a USB slot so that means your only way of connecting to the mobile broadband network is via the iPad PAYG SIM route. To do this you'll therefore need to buy yourself a special micro version of the iPad SIM pay-as-you-go card. This neat little piece of plastic works in much the same way as a traditional mobile phone SIM card but it is about half the size. Its a pay as you iPad micro SIM!

With a pay-and-go iPad 2 SIM inserted into the tablet computer you will then be able to tap into the 3G broadband signal via one of the network deals outlined in our comparison table above. It'll mean that you can use the tablet device to surf the web and send and receive emails just as you would with any other computing device, pay-as-you-go iPad SIM cards give you the freedom of being able to stay online pretty much wherever you go.

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The iPad SIM cards pay-as-you-go checklist

If you've tried an Apple iPad then you won't need anyone to tell you how good these little machines can be for web browsing and emailing duties. The screen is excellent and the interface works well too. When it comes to travelling, the Apple machine is perfect because it's small and perfectly formed, so you can slip it into a bag or simply carry it from one place to another with ease.

If you get yourself sorted out with a pay-and-go iPad SIM card from one of the deals above then you'll be able to enjoy the ultimate online experience. Spend some time comparing the deals in the comparison table above and then, if an offer takes your fancy, it’s easy to click through to the mobile provider in question and get yourself a PAYG iPad SIM in a matter of minutes.

Remember that if you're going down the route of the PAYG iPad SIM card then you'll need to check what is involved in the data plan, and select one that best suits your needs and requirements. An iPad internet PAYG micro SIM can then be inserted into a slot on the device and you'll also need to connect to an Apple Mac or Windows PC in order to launch iTunes. This is a very straightforward procedure and takes only a couple of minutes before you can tap into the mobile broadband network using 3G.

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Pay-as-you-go iPad SIM card plans

Data usage needs to be carefully looked at prior to signing up for an iPad SIM card pay-as-you-go package because different users have a multitude of different requirements. Heavy users in particular need to be wary about how much data they can upload and download as there can be restrictions on this from package to package.

The easiest way around this is to ensure that you read the terms and conditions, but of course, the great bonus about PAYG is that it frees you up from being tied in to lengthy contracts. By spending money on a package that only requires you to pay for something like a months usage at a time you'll be given much more freedom than a regular contract that you might sign up with for mobile broadband on a laptop or netbook.

What's more, using a 3G-enabled iPad or iPad 2 is really convenient too because you can enable the 3G broadband service whenever you want. This means that there's no need to buy the micro SIM at the same time. You may also find that there is the option for adding a 3G data plan to en existing iPhone package in some cases if you already own one of those gadgets. You'll need to check this with your provider though, just to ensure that it falls under their wireless broadband terms and conditions.

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Key points about the pay-as-you-go iPad SIM card

Don’t forget that regular SIM cards as found in mobile phones and smartphones will not fit in your shiny new iPad. Be sure to pick a deal that will be able to cater for your mobile broadband needs, so use the comparison table above to gen up on what you get for your money. You'll be able to connect to Wi-Fi hotspots all over the place, but if you’re looking to use 3G internet if you go overseas then tread very carefully as this can be expensive.

Another option is to invest in a micro SIM card when you get to wherever it is you're going in order to meet your mobile internet needs. Again, spend some time reading up on the terms and conditions of your package, and it’s also a good idea to see what other iPad users are doing with their devices to get round this. Don’t be tempted to just think that the package you are on will cover this aspect and connect without first checking what you’re going to be charged. Aside from that, the iPad is a great way to enjoy the world of mobile broadband and you'll be making a style statement while you do it.

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