Hello all

zaptear · Jan 21, 2017

Can you legitimately turn a iPad in to a phone on AT&T I want a bigger screen but don't want bolth so can this be done and really work and get cell service just as good on my iPhone

J. A. · Jan 21, 2017

No that's not possible.

If you own an iPad only, you can't make calls and send texts to phones other than iPhone. The SIM card in an iPad is for cellular data only - the internet connection.

zaptear · Jan 21, 2017

Not even with VoIP apps and such

zstairlessone · Jan 21, 2017

You can use the iPad to take calls as long as you have a phone and they are both on the same WiFi, so no not as a stand alone phone, take a look at the 7+ as it is larger than the small phones and not too far off an iPad mini

zaptear · Jan 21, 2017

zstairlessone said:
You can use the iPad to take calls as long as you have a phone and they are both on the same WiFi, so no not as a stand alone phone, take a look at the 7+ as it is larger than the small phones and not too far off an iPad mini

I have a 6+ now anyhow I just ended my 2 years with at&t and due for a upgrade shod I get the 7+ or hold off for the 8 at this point

scifan57 · Jan 21, 2017

zaptear said:
I have a 6+ now anyhow I just ended my 2 years with at&t and due for a upgrade shod I get the 7+ or hold off for the 8 at this point

That depends on how much you need or want a new iPhone with updated features and capabilities. There will always be a new and improved iPhone coming along so at some point you have to decide not to wait for the next generation iPhone and buy what's available right now. If you're always waiting for the latest, you'll end up never buying.

carolineM · Jan 22, 2017

zaptear said:
Not even with VoIP apps and such

The iPad does not have the hardware to make and receive calls. You can use certain Apps like Google Voice to make calls over the internet.

scifan57 · Jan 22, 2017

carolineM said:
The iPad does not have the hardware to make and receive calls. You can use certain Apps like Google Voice to make calls over the internet.

You can also use FaceTime to make video and voice calls to iOS devices and Macs.

jmcnamarajr · Jan 22, 2017

I'd wait for the iPhone 8.. 10 year anniversary of iPhone. Lots of promising upgrade (reliable rumor sites) over the 7. I have the 7 plus.. Great phone w/amazing 2 camera system, but I'd wait