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How to transfer your iPad data plan to the iPad 2

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Looking to upgrade to the iPad 2 3G? How do you transfer your existing AT&T data plan over to the new iPad 2?

Here is what AT&T recommends you do:

1. You’ll need your iPad’s cellular data number and iMEi number. Go to Settings > General > About.

2. Call AT&T at 1-800-331-0500, tell them you want to move your data plan from the iPad to your shiny new iPad 2.

3. The nice rep will ask for the IMEI number on the iPad 2. Your data plan can now be transfered over to the newer iPad.

Note: They do not recommend you simply take out your iPad sim card and place it inside the new iPad. Not really sure why.

Comments

  1. mitlab says

    Go to:

    http://www.att.com/ipadlanding

    edit payment information link…then update the following two fields:
    IMEI:
    ICCID:

    You get this info from the iPad (1 or 2) select ‘Settings’ then ‘General’ then ‘About’…

    The IMEI and ICCID info is on that screen. No need to swap the SIM cards. This process outlined above transfers service instantly and does NOT change the plan type, billing, user info, or days remaining. Basically anytime an ATT customer wants to move a data plan the ATT iPad web page is all you need. No phone call!