{"id":9413,"date":"2026-11-06T05:00:00","date_gmt":"2026-11-06T13:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.consumercellular.com\/blog\/?p=9413"},"modified":"2026-11-06T06:45:33","modified_gmt":"2026-11-06T14:45:33","slug":"ipad","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.consumercellular.com\/blog\/ipad\/","title":{"rendered":"iPad has arrived at Consumer Cellular\u2014which one is right for you?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.consumercellular.com\/shopping\/choose\/device?filters=Apple&amp;filters=Tablets\">iPad<\/a> is so versatile, it\u2019s more than up to any task. It\u2019s your digital notepad, work-from-anywhere office, creative studio and personal screening room. No matter which one you choose, iPad is a fun and powerful way to get all the tough things done easily.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>But which iPad is right for you? Here\u2019s a quick overview of each one\u2019s key features, so you can decide what\u2019s best for you based on your needs and lifestyle.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">iPad A16 &#8211; $599.99, $100 off for a limited time<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The 11-inch iPad is more capable than ever with the superfast A16 chip, Liquid Retina display, advanced cameras, fast Wi-Fi 6<sup>1<\/sup> and 5G<sup>2<\/sup>. Plus right now, you can get $100 off at Consumer Cellular. That\u2019s $0 down and only $13.89 a month with 0% APR on 36-month EasyPay financing!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Superfast A16 chip delivers a boost in performance for your favorite activities.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Gorgeous Liquid Retina display<sup>3<\/sup> is an amazing way to watch movies.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>With 5G cellular capabilities, you stay connected when you\u2019re away from Wi-Fi.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Touch ID is built into the top button, so you can use your fingerprint to unlock your iPad, sign in to apps and make payments securely with Apple Pay<sup>4<\/sup>.\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Available in Silver<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">iPad Mini &#8211; $849.99, or $23.62\/mo<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>iPad Mini. Thin, light and ultraportable. Powered by iPadOS and featuring a stunning 8.5-inch OLED display\u00b9 and the A20 Pro chip\u2014a total powerhouse. And it works with Apple Pencil Pro and Apple Pencil (USB-C)<sup>5<\/sup>, so you can write, draw and take amazing notes.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>8.5\u201d OLED display<sup>3<\/sup> for brilliant brights and deeper blacks.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>A20 Pro chip is a huge leap in performance<sup>6<\/sup>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>12MP Center Stage front camera perfect for selfies and video calls.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Water resistant against splashes, spills and whatever else the day throws at it.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Available in Midnight<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">iPad Air &#8211; $899.99, or $25\/mo<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>iPad Air, now supercharged by the Apple M4 chip. Powerfully capable and affordable. It features a stunning Liquid Retina display, a 12MP Center Stage front camera for great video calls, iPadOS and blazing-fast Wi-Fi 7<sup>1 <\/sup>and 5G.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Advanced graphics and incredible performance for smooth multitasking and complex AI tasks.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>All-day battery life<sup>7<\/sup> lets you keep working and playing wherever you go.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Run apps<sup>8<\/sup> and get more done with the game-changing capabilities<sup>9<\/sup> and intuitive design of iPadOS.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Wi-Fi 7 with Apple N1 enables fast wireless connections for transfers of photos, documents and large video files.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Available in Space Gray<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">iPad Pro \u2013 11-inch $1399.99, or $38.89\/mo; 13-inch $1699.99, or $47.23\/mo<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Astonishing M5 chip performance. A breakthrough Ultra Retina XDR display<sup> 3<\/sup> in two sizes. And blazing-fast 5G for astonishing performance, anywhere.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Next-generation speed and the power of on-device AI for all your task<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The world\u2019s most advanced display, featuring extreme brightness, precise contrast, ProMotion, P3 wide color and True Tone<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Superfast 5G with Apple C1X gives you the flexibility to stay connected in more places<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Unlock and pay with face ID to securely authenticate purchases, sign in to apps and more<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>11-inch available in Silver, 13-inch available in Space Gray\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Compare all iPads <a href=\"http:\/\/savings.consumercellular.com\/ipad\">here<\/a>, or click <a href=\"https:\/\/www.consumercellular.com\/shopping\/details\/ipad_a16\/\">here<\/a> to get your $100 off iPad A16 now!\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p><em>\u00a92026 Consumer Cellular, Inc. All other products are trademarked by their respective manufacturers. iPads are limited to stock on hand. Activation of the device on our network is required. Terms and Conditions subject to change. Taxes and other fees apply. New service activation on approved credit. Cellular and GPS services are not available in all areas and are subject to system limitations.&nbsp;<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Discounted price only available 11\/6\/26-12\/21\/26 or while supplies last. Available at Consumer Cellular retail stores, website or by calling Consumer Cellular customer care. Discounts may be discontinued or modified at any time.&nbsp;<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Accessories sold separately and subject to availability. Compatibility varies by generation. Apps are available on the App Store. Title availability is subject to change. Third-party software sold separately.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><sup>1<\/sup>Wi\u2011Fi 6E and 7 available in countries and regions where supported.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><sup>2<\/sup>Data plan required. 5G is available in select markets and through select carriers. Speeds vary based on site conditions and carrier. For details on 5G support, contact your carrier and see <a href=\"http:\/\/apple.com\/ipad\/cellular\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">apple.com\/ipad\/cellular.<\/a>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><sup>3<\/sup>The display has rounded corners. When measured diagonally as a rectangle, the 11-inch iPad is 10.86 inches, The 8.5-inch iPad mini is 8.5 inches, the 11-inch iPad Air is 10.86 inches, the 13-inch iPad Pro is 13 inches and the 11-inch iPad Pro is 11.1 inches. Actual viewable area is less.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><sup>4<\/sup>Apple Pay on iPad works in apps and on websites.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><sup>5<\/sup> Accessories sold separately and subject to availability. Compatibility varies by generation. USB-C to Apple Pencil Adapter required to work with iPad (A16) and iPad (10th generation). Subject to availability.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><sup>6<\/sup> Testing conducted by Apple in September 2026 using preproduction iPad mini (A20 Pro) and production iPad mini (A17 Pro) units. CPU performance based on iPad mini (A20 Pro) with 6-core CPU. Tested with Affinity Photo 2 v2.6.4 using the built-in benchmark version 25000. Performance tests are conducted using specific iPad units and reflect the approximate performance of iPad mini.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><sup>7<\/sup>Battery life varies by use and configuration. See <a href=\"http:\/\/apple.com\/batteries\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">apple.com\/batteries<\/a> for more information.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><sup>8<\/sup>Apps are available on the App Store. Title availability is subject to change.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><sup>9<\/sup>Features are subject to change. Some features, applications, and services may not be available in all regions or all languages.&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>iPad is so versatile, it\u2019s more than up to any task. It\u2019s your digital notepad, work-from-anywhere office, creative studio and personal screening room. No matter which one you choose, iPad is a fun and powerful way to get all the tough things done easily.\u00a0 But which iPad is right for you? 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