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[Marcus120479]

I've got a New iPad arriving on Monday, and due to the slightly tight data allowance, I'm looking at getting a PAYG sim to keep spare for if/when I get to my 2gb allowance. Looking at the current PAYG deals out there, it's unlikely that it will be a Vodafone sim. 

I know the iPad 2 was locked to Vodafone, but will the new one be too? I've googled for an answer, and have seen that contract iPad 2's can be unlocked by requesting through the online NUC request form, so will this process need to be used for the new one too? 

This is a question for a member of the tech team, so if you don't work for Vodafone, please don't repsond with ill-informed speculation or personal opinions. Thanks.

[Nabs]

Hi Marcus120479,

I'll say right up i don't know if the new iPad iis network locked.

What i will say is, try another SIM. If you get any opf the error messages on here then it is locked.

If it is locked then it can be unlocked for free by filling in this  online form.

Note: to unlock it you will first need to complete the online form, wait 24ish hours and then connect the iPad to iTunes with another networks SIM installed.

[nirave]

I'm led to believe the New iPad is locked to Vodafone. It shouldn't be a problem to unlock it however

[DaveCD]

Hi all

To confirm the new iPad we sell is locked to our network.

We are currently investigating whether these devices can be unlocked and I will post back here as soon as I receive an update.

Many Thanks

DaveCD

eForum Team

[DaveCD]

Hi everyone.

Thank you for your patience.

I have received confirmation that these devices can be unlocked by completing the normal Network Unlock Code request form, however these are taking longer than normal and this is currently under investigation.

Many Thanks

DaveCD

eForum Team

[raheelqureshi]

Hi Dave My request no is 9047290 and your team member they can't unlock iPad??? So can you please confirm. Thanks

[DaveCD]

Hi raheelqureshi

Thank you for your post and it is great to see you.

I have requested further information around your request using the reference provided and will post back once I have further information.

Many Thanks

DaveCD

eForum Team

[DaveCD]

Hi raheelqureshi

Thank you for your patience.

I have received information from our NUC team and they have advised me they are awaiting further information from Apple as they are heavily dependant on the manufacturers, they will keep me updated and I will post new information as I receive it.

Many Thanks

DaveCD

eForum Team