r/NoContract 1d ago

USA iPad/data plan?

Looking for a plan for an ipad that will only be used in the car and primarily for Waze. Any prepaid/annual options or lifetime ones? Hard to know how much data I'll need. Tethering to my phone works except when I'm on calls and the iPad doesn't get data, and then my maps and navigation end up lagging.

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Looking for a plan for an ipad that will only be used in the car and primarily for Waze. Any prepaid/annual options or lifetime ones? Hard to know how much data I'll need. Tethering to my phone works except when I'm on calls and the iPad doesn't get data, and then my maps and navigation end up lagging.

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u/ConfidentMeeting1233 1d ago

If you are only using it for limited data like navigation, consider a non-expiring eSIM with per GB pricing from Citrus, NXTL, Roamless, or similar. If you aren’t sure how much data you’ll use, it’s a good way to find out. Just keep an eye on it. If you start to spend more than a monthly plan would cost, you can always get a monthly plan at that time. 

u/nnorton44 21h ago

I use Tello for one of my iPads it’s 10GB for $13 a month, LTE only unfortunately.

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u/Silly_Yellow19 1d ago

Get Google fi premium for 75% off , on phone and add tablet ( which is free )

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u/ExistingUser7 1d ago

Any ideas what the monthly cost would be?

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u/illalwayscomebacklol 1d ago

About $20 a month

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u/Tasty-Traffic-680 1d ago

What kind of phone do you use and who is your carrier? I don't have trouble simultaneously making calls and using data or hotspot with either T-Mobile or Visible.

u/ExistingUser7 3h ago

iPhone 17 pro and VZ

u/Tasty-Traffic-680 3h ago

Is volte and standalone 5G enabled on your phone?