Ipad 2 has no 3G but GPRS OK
I have an Ipad 2 64GB 3G version, which I use with a Vodafone UK PAYG SIM.
I live in a rural area with little or no phone signal at home, so I have a Vodafone "sure signal" device which is connected to wired broadband and provides a 3G (only) signal around the house.
Recently I have been using the Ipad when travelling a bit and it has been fine over the mobile network, although mostly in GPRS or "Edge" only areas. This morning at home I noticed there was no connection at home via the Sure Signal.
I thought the problem was probably the Sure Signal so checked and re-did all the settings on that. My Android phone is getting perfect 3G signal over it so it seems the problem isn't with it or the Vodafone network.
I took the Ipad to an area with GPRS signal and it worked fine. I then checked all the settings and verified that the APN was set to the correct name.
I tried full re-starts, re-setting all network settings, removing and replacing the SIM card and even upgrading to IOS 7 but nothing seems to work: it just does "searching" then "no service" when I try to connect through the 3G signal.
I suppose it's not a huge problem becuase it works fine on wifi which is how I mostly use it at home, and I can always get basic connectivity via GPRS / Edge, but I sometimes rely on having "proper" broadband with it via 3G when travelling and it seems this won't be possible now.
I have dug up a few forum posts with similar symptoms but couldn't find any with a proper conclusion.
Can anyone help? Is there a known problem where 3G can fail but GPRS still work OK?
I'm pretty sure it's nothing to do with Vodafone when everything is working OK on my phone, but I suppose the SIM card in the Ipad could have got locked out of 3G or something?
Any responses gratefully received.
Unbelievable.
After taking all the time to write and post that, I then switched "airplane mode" on and off again and it started picking up the 3G signal fine.
I had read a couple of threads about Ipads / Iphones "locking" onto GPRS and this being the only way to switch them back, but I DEFINITELY tried this before the IOS 7 upgrade and it didn't help.
So was it just a coincidence this time or did the upgrade make a difference? No way of telling I suppose so no help if you're reading this looking for a solution. I can only keep an eye on it and see if this becomes a regular problem......
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