Apple iPad Cellular Data Activation
Apple iPad
Cellular Data ActivationActivating your cellular data plan from your Apple® iPad® allows you to enjoy seamless internet connectivity, making your device truly mobile for work, entertainment, and communication.
Before you begin
If a cellular data account has already been activated for your iPad, refer to Cellular Data Account Login for assistance logging in to the account. It may be necessary to reprovision the account.
Ensure a SIM card is inserted and Cellular Data is turned on to continue.
Only Account Owners and Account Managers are allowed to add lines to an existing account.
Prepaid Cellular Data Activation
- Open theSettings app.
- TapCellular.
- From the Cellular Plans section, tap theInfo icon.
- TapView Account.
- TapSet Up New Accountthen tapContinue.
- Enter the user info (e.g., First name, Last name, etc.).
- Enter the login info (e.g., Email, Password, etc.).
- Select the monthly prepaid data plan.
- Select the credit card type, enter the payment and billing info then tapContinue.
- Review the Terms and Conditions then tapAgree.
- Verify the payment summary info then tapSubmit.
- When the congratulations screen displays, tapOK.
- To confirm, tapOK.
- Once account creation is successful, wait for a confirmation email to be sent to the given email address.
Standard Monthly Cellular Data Activation With an Existing Monthly Data Plan
- Open theSafari app.
- TapOKwhen prompted.If prompted with 'You have not signed up for a data plan. Would you like to set up a new account?', tapNow.
- Once the cellular data plan is updated, tapOK.
Self-Activate a New Standard Monthly Data Plan on an Existing Account
- Open theSettings app.
- TapCellular.
- From the Cellular Plans section, tap theInfo icon.
- TapView Account.
- TapAdd to Existing Verizon Wireless Accountthen tapNext.
- Enter the My Verizon username and password then tapNext.If a My Verizon account hasn't been set up or the password is forgotten, navigate to the My Verizon Registration page from a computer then follow the instructions.If the account was an existing prepaid account and the My Verizon username and password is entered, there's a prompt to continue with a prepaid activation. A new device can't be added to the existing account.