smileplur Posted June 23, 2012 Share Posted June 23, 2012 So, I have had my iPad 1 for a while now. I received it as a gift. I never bothered to put a SIM in it because I mainly used it at home. As I started using it more, I found that it is extremely helpful for work. So, I always take it with me to work where there is no wifi. I don't need access to the internet at work, but it is nice to have. There aren't enough computers for everyone and the internet is often out. I recently purchased an iPhone 4s from AIS. I opted for their 839 baht package giving me unlimited internet (3G capped obviously), 500 minutes of talk time, and 300 SMS. I am finding that this package might exceed my usage because of awesome things like iMessage and Viber. While buying my new phone, I asked about their multi-sim packages to add one for my iPad. I wasn't thinking about it when we set out for Siam Paragon, so I didn't take my iPad with me. For an additional 300 baht per month, I was given a second micro-sim for my iPad that is restricted to data (no phone calls, etc. from what I am told, but I haven't tried). I got home and popped it in expecting to connect to 3G. I found that I get the E for Edge in the upper left corner of my screen. I chalked it up to the fact that I was at home and went back to wifi. Then, taking it to work, I still only get Edge. My package stipulates up to 1 GB of 3G and Edge thereafter. I have looked at the options for cellular data where you can enable 3G on the iPhone, but this setting doesn't exist on my iPad. I searched around a bit and found that some special things need to be done to 'activate' 3G when using a True sim. I am wondering if the same thing applies with AIS. Does anyone know how I can 'activate' my 3G on my second SIM in my iPad? Surely, my iPad supports 3G. It had 3G capability in America when I used it there. Please help! Thanks in advance. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smileplur Posted June 23, 2012 Author Share Posted June 23, 2012 Here is what it looks like on my iPhone. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smileplur Posted June 23, 2012 Author Share Posted June 23, 2012 Anyone? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BuddhistVirus Posted June 23, 2012 Share Posted June 23, 2012 Did you try resetting 'network'? I don't know where reset is located in pad. If same as iPhone, Settings > General > Reset > Reset Network Settings Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pib Posted June 23, 2012 Share Posted June 23, 2012 I think AIS 3G operates on 900MHz. Does your IPAD 1 have 3G/UMTS/HSDPA 900Mhz capability? I googled a few sites and they said the IPAD 1 3G uses 850MHz, 1900Mhz, and 2100MHz.. True and DTAC use 850MHz. IPAD 1 Specs: http://support.apple.com/kb/SP580 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smileplur Posted June 23, 2012 Author Share Posted June 23, 2012 I just tried that. I am still on Edge. Thanks though! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smileplur Posted June 23, 2012 Author Share Posted June 23, 2012 I think AIS 3G operates on 900MHz. Does your IPAD 1 have 3G/UMTS/HSDPA 900Mhz capability? I googled a few sites and they said the IPAD 1 3G uses 850MHz, 1900Mhz, and 2100MHz.. True and DTAC use 850MHz. IPAD 1 Specs: http://support.apple.com/kb/SP580 Right, I am running out of time. I'm not that tech savvy, but I am going to look into this in the morning. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BuddhistVirus Posted June 23, 2012 Share Posted June 23, 2012 I think Khun Pib is right. AIS is on 900MHz but iPad 1 doesn't support that frequency. iPad 1 Wi-Fi + 3G model UMTS/HSDPA (850, 1900, 2100 MHz) GSM/EDGE (850, 900, 1800, 1900 MHz) Data only2 Wi-Fi (802.11a/b/g/n) Bluetooth 2.1 + EDR technology So, you are struck in EDGE. You can always switch to True or DTac. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smileplur Posted June 23, 2012 Author Share Posted June 23, 2012 So, I should cancel my multi-sim arrangement with AIS. I always have my iPhone 4s with me, so I can use it to connect to the internet with my iPad. I just don't want to drain the battery. Sigh ... I think AIS has the best coverage. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sharp Posted June 23, 2012 Share Posted June 23, 2012 So, I should cancel my multi-sim arrangement with AIS. I always have my iPhone 4s with me, so I can use it to connect to the internet with my iPad. I just don't want to drain the battery. Sigh ... I think AIS has the best coverage. I looked at doing the same but in the end i went for Ipad with True 3G and phone with AIS 3G its about 1,600 for both whereas it was about 1,050 multi sim with AIS but i was told its a waste of time so ///// Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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