3G and Wifi on iPad

[The_Unbeliever]

Hi

How does this work when you have both 3G and wifi enabled on your iPad?

Does it automatically disable 3G with a good wifi signal, and enable 3G again when wifi's not in range?

Just want some clarification on this.

TIA

Ook

 

[LizGroen]

Yes and yes. The iPads prefer wifi, but you'll figure out what works best for you. I have a prepaid VC sim with LTE enabled, and it works much better for me at home where my wifi is not that great.

 

[Cassady]

Before upgrading my router, I made a point of switching off 3G when I arrived home... Was burnt once or twice, thinking I was streaming youtube on Wifi, when the latter had been dropped - and I was actually chomping though my data package...

With the new router, range and signal strength improved exponentially, so no longer an issue. With the good Wifi signal, 3G remains unengaged - and no more surprises.