Can I stop cellular service if my iPad has cellular ability and WiFi capabilities?
Removed SIM card. Connected to WiFi but cannot to Apple with Apple ID and password
iPad, iPadOS 17
Removed SIM card. Connected to WiFi but cannot to Apple with Apple ID and password
iPad, iPadOS 17
WiFi+Cellular models of iPad benefit from having both WiFi and Cellular network connections. Your iPad has no reliance whatsoever upon its Cellular hardware - unless you need to access the internet in abscence of having access to a WiFi internet connection.
If you are having difficulties with your network connection, start here:
If your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch won’t connect to a Wi-Fi network - Apple Support
…and here:
Recommended settings for Wi-Fi routers and access points - Apple Support
If your WiFi has been set-up according to Apple’s recommended settings, WiFi and Internet connection difficulties are usually an indication that your device does not have a routable IP Address - your IP Address usually being assigned by DHCP. When this occurs, your iPad may only have a self-assigned link-local IP address that begins 169.254.x.x.
If you have a VPN App or profiles installed, or a security App such as Norton, these may be interfering with DHCP and preventing your device from obtaining a valid IP Address for your iPhone hotspot - or the WiFi network to which you are attempting to connect. The resolution is usually simple; if installed, you may only need to temporarily disable or remove the Security App and/or VPN.
DHCP is frequently used to automatically obtain an IP Address. Until your iPad has a valid IP Address to connect to your network, you will not have an internet connection. Disabling or removing VPN and/or the offending security App should allow DHCP to operate normally - allowing connection to your network and the internet.
If this resolves your issue, the VPN and/or security App can be reinstated after the connectivity problem has been resolved.
Can I stop cellular service if my iPad has cellular ability and WiFi capabilities?