Using a Canadian 3G iPad in the UK - Canadian TV, Computing and Home Theatre Forums

Wayne · 2011-03-11, 06:30 AM

This was easier than I imagined. I walked into a 3 mobile store in the UK and bought a pay as you go microsim for 10 pounds. This gives you 1GB of data over 30 days. I popped it in and I had 3G access - no signup via iTunes required or credit card number or anything required.

The only downside is that I have occasionally got a message - no SIM installed. I believe this is due to poor contact on the SIM chip - the 3 microsim is slightly thinner than my Rogers microsim. I might have to put some tape on the non-contact side to make it thicker.

hugh · 2011-03-11, 07:56 AM

Thanks for the report. May be valuable to user in future.

I would avoid using tape. If it ever got stuck inside the unit, you could be pooched!

Wayne · 2011-03-11, 09:10 AM

True on the tape - luckily I haven't received this error in the last 24 hours or so - perhaps it won't be necessary.

2011-03-11, 06:30 AM	#1
Wayne Veteran Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Scarboro Posts: 5,578	Using a Canadian 3G iPad in the UK This was easier than I imagined. I walked into a 3 mobile store in the UK and bought a pay as you go microsim for 10 pounds. This gives you 1GB of data over 30 days. I popped it in and I had 3G access - no signup via iTunes required or credit card number or anything required. The only downside is that I have occasionally got a message - no SIM installed. I believe this is due to poor contact on the SIM chip - the 3 microsim is slightly thinner than my Rogers microsim. I might have to put some tape on the non-contact side to make it thicker.

2011-03-11, 07:56 AM	#2
hugh Member #1 Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Toronto Posts: 47,501	Thanks for the report. May be valuable to user in future. I would avoid using tape. If it ever got stuck inside the unit, you could be pooched! __________________ As of January 2012, I am no longer the owner of the Digital Home website. If you have questions about the operation of the site, please contact VSAdmin. For personal inquiries contact me at the Hugh Thompson website.

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2011-03-11, 09:10 AM	#3
Wayne Veteran Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Scarboro Posts: 5,578	True on the tape - luckily I haven't received this error in the last 24 hours or so - perhaps it won't be necessary.