05-09-2010, 11:34 PM

I was wondering, is the iPad 3G service going to work in mexico or other countries?
Any idea?

05-12-2010, 12:03 PM

Originally Posted by Alfredosj95

I was wondering, is the iPad 3G service going to work in mexico or other countries?
Any idea?

I would like to know as well because I do a lot of traveling to mexico.

05-12-2010, 01:15 PM

Found this on AT&T's website about the iPhone data usage. I'm assuming it applies to iPad as well since it's referring to 3G and wi-fi. Same thing, right?

For those who don't feel like clicking on the link:

International data roaming can get expensive quickly.
For example, opening an email with a 5 megapixel picture in it, or downloading a 3-minute video on YouTube, each takes about 2 MB of data. The cost would be almost $40, based on pay-per-use international data rates of $0.0195/KB.
What can you do to minimize your international data charges?
Turn Data Roaming "OFF": By default, the setting for international data roaming will be in the "OFF" position.
To turn data roaming "ON/OFF", tap on Settings>General>Network>Data Roaming
– Turning "OFF" data roaming blocks email, browsing, visual voicemail and downloads, but it will not block text or picture/video messages.
– When abroad, international roaming rates apply when you send text or picture/video messages.
– To access audible voicemail when data roaming is “OFF”, tap on Phone>Voicemail. International roaming voice rates apply.
Utilize Wi-Fi instead of 3G/GPRS/EDGE: Wi-Fi is available in many international airports, hotels and restaurants to browse the Web or check email.
Turn Fetch New Data “OFF”: Check email and sync contacts and calendars manually instead of having the data pushed to your iPhone automatically. This way you can control the flow of data coming to your iPhone.
To turn off the Auto-Check functionality tap on Settings>Mail, Contacts, Calendars>Fetch New Data, Change Push to “OFF” and select option Fetch Manually
Consider Purchasing an International Data Package: If you are traveling outside the U.S., purchasing a Data Global Plan will significantly reduce the cost of using data abroad.
To add an international data package call 1-800-331-0500.
$24.99/month: 20 MB Data Global Add-On gives you 20 MB of usage within more than 90 countries
$59.99/month: 50 MB Data Global Add-On gives you 50 MB of usage within more than 90 countries
$119.99/month: 100 MB Data Global Add-On gives you 100 MB of usage within more than 90 countries
$199.99/month: 200 MB Data Global Add-On gives you 200 MB of usage within more than 90 countries
20 MB Data Global Add-On
Overage rate is $0.005/KB within the more than 90 discounted countries.
Rate outside these discounted countries is $0.0195/KB.
Does not include data usage within the U.S. Qualified domestic plan required.

50 MB Data Global Add-On
Overage rate is $0.005/KB within the more than 90 discounted countries.
Rate outside these discounted countries is $0.010/KB.1
Does not include data usage within the U.S. Qualified domestic plan required.

100 MB Data Global Add-On
Overage rate is $0.005/KB within the more than 90 discounted countries.
Rate outside these discounted countries is $0.010/KB.1
Does not include data usage within the U.S. Qualified domestic plan required.

200 MB Data Global Add-On
Overage rate is $0.005/KB within the more than 90 discounted countries.
Rate outside these discounted countries is $0.010/KB.1
Does not include data usage within the U.S. Qualified domestic plan required.