Cannot connect to iTunes Store via iPad

Question

When I am outside of my home wi-fi I cannot connect to the iTunes store via the App Store on my iPad.  iPad software is current (updated this morning at home).  Rebooted iPad.  I can access the internet via Safari, get current email, run Netflix, etc. but cannot access iTunes store via the App Store.  This issue happens whenever I use a public wi-fi (hotels, airports, etc.) rather than my home wi-fi.  Any suggestions?  Thanks!

Answer 1

Ok, I found a solution that worked for me when trying to connect to the iTunes store by tapping the "update" button in the "App Store" app on my iPad 2. Before the solution was implemented I'd always get the error message "cannot connect to iTunes store". Once the solution was implemented I now can connect to iTunes using the "update" button in the "App Store" app and I get the normal message "All apps are up to date". The solution is this:  go into Settings, then General, then scroll to the bottom where it says Date and Time. Tap Date and Time and then turn OFF Set Automatically. When you do that a new option will be added that says Set Date and Time. Tap it. You'll now get a drop down feature. Set the Date AHEAD 2 YEARS. The Time you can leave alone.
Once you do that you might get a bunch of reminders and messages that your apps and stuff haven't been updated in two years. Click cancel or close on each of those messages or reminders. Now go back into Settings, General, Date and Time, and turn Set Automatically back to ON. Reboot your iPad. Open the App Store app again and go to the Update button. It might ask you to log back in to your iTunes account. It should now work. If not, close the App Store app completely and open again and try the update button. Hope this helps.