How to scan for mobile networks on my Apple iPad

Go to Mobility support

Step 1 of 5

Touch Settings.

Touch Settings.Touch Settings.

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Step 2 of 5

Touch Carrier.

Touch Carrier.Touch Carrier.

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Step 3 of 5

Touch the slider to turn off automatic network selection.

Touch the slider to turn off automatic network selection.Touch the slider to turn off automatic network selection.

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Step 4 of 5

Wait while the iPad searches for networks.

Wait while the iPad searches for networks.

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Step 5 of 5

The available networks will be listed.
To connect, touch a network name.

The available networks will be listed.To connect, touch a network name.The available networks will be listed.To connect, touch a network name.

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  1. Touch Settings.
  2. Touch Carrier.
  3. Touch the slider to turn off automatic network selection.
  4. Wait while the iPad searches for networks.
  5. The available networks will be listed.
    To connect, touch a network name.
Applicable to:
All versions of: iPad Mini, iPad Air, iPad Pro.