My iPad 2 won't connect 3G keeps saying cann not activate cellular data network?

My iPad 2 keeps saying could not activate cellular data network. Does anyone know how I can get it to connect to 3G? I have tried resetting and turning wifi off. Any suggestions?

I have had 4 iPhone 4S 3G on Verizon. I have never been able to activate by dialing *228. I could not activate via iCloud or iTunes, either. I went to the apple store. They had to do it. I could not set up a Yahoo email account yesterday on the latest device swapped. The Apple Store rep had to look up a workaround online. It's a CLOWN SHOW!

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  • Why does my phone keep saying could not activate cellular data network?

    I can't seem to browse without wi-fi!

    While both methods are simple, so to speak, we think you must start by trying out the first method. This is just resetting the iPhone’s data networks so that it auto-configures to suit the changes in the iPhone cellular data network availability.
    Open the “Settings” of your iPhone
    Go to the “General” Settings by tapping on General
    Scroll down to bottom and tap on Reset. You’ll find a reset button there – tap on Reset Network Settings
    restart the phone...
    Method 2:
    You’ll need a working internet connection though. So among the things you’ll need, WiFi is necessary. Make sure your iPhone is jailbroken or unlocked (steps can be found in a lot of resources from the web). Also, make sure you have the APN settings for your carrier ready with you.
    Connect your Apple iPhone 4 to the Wi-Fi network so you have internet active on your iPhone
    Now, open up Safari on your iPhone and go to unlockit.co.nz
    Click on Continue which takes you to the Custom APN generator
    Click / Tap on Custom APN
    Enter the APN details asked for
    Once done with that, click on Create Profile
    Save the profile and restart your iPhone

  • My iphone 4s keeps saying "Could not activate cellular data network"

    I have tried resetting the network and calling the *228 and it still isn't working.  I have not seen any recent posts where this was resolved. 

    I have had 4 iPhone 4S 3G on Verizon. I have never been able to activate by dialing *228. I could not activate via iCloud or iTunes, either. I went to the apple store. They had to do it. I could not set up a Yahoo email account yesterday on the latest device swapped. The Apple Store rep had to look up a workaround online. It's a CLOWN SHOW!

  • IPAD SAYS "COULD NOT ACTIVATE CELLULAR DATA NETWORK"

    OK SO THE PROBLEM STARTED JUST YESTERDAY, I OPENED MY IPAD AND CELLULAR DATA AND TRIED TO OPEN A PAGE IN SAFARI WHEN A MESSAGE PROMPTED SAYING THAT "COULD NOT ACTIVATE CELLULAR DATA". IT WAS WORKING FINE JUST A FEW DAYS AGO.
    SO FAR I HAVE VISITED NUMEROUS THREADS AND I HAVE DONE THE FOLLOWING
    1. RESET NETWORK SETTINGS
    2. APN SETTINGS
    3. CLEARED SAFARI COKIES AND DATA AND POWER OFF MY IPAD FOR HOURS AND STARTED AGAIN
    4. TURN AIRPLANE MODE ON AND OFF
    EACH OF THE ABOVE METHODS WERE OF NO USE
    HELP WOULD BE APPRECIATED

    Does anything else work? Like email, app store?
    Is there a signal in the area?
    Has your contract finished?

  • I cannot connect to the net using 3G, i have ipad2 16GB, i have tried resetting my ipad2, and resetting the network setting, my location is here in riyadh, everitime i try to connect to the net theres a pop message saying "could not activate cellular data

    i cannot connect to the net using 3G, i have ipad2 16GB, i have tried resetting my ipad2, and resetting the network setting, my location is here in riyadh, everitime i try to connect to the net theres a pop message saying "could not activate cellular data network, please help me guys thanks.....

    Thanks for the quick response. No, I did not get any error messages or any terms-of-usage screen. The employee I told my problem to was not computer savvy either. She just suggested I move to different spots w/in the library to see if that would make a difference. It didn't. When I connected to the library WiFi it did change the Verizon 3G that is usually in the upper left corner to iPad with two to three emanating arcs. I may have to go to the library in the next town. I was able to connect to theirs in the past when I had to download something greater than 20 MB. Unless I really want it, I will probably not even try to download something more than 20 MB due to the hassle. Yeah, I may have been better off getting a normal desktop or laptop and getting WiFi at home. To do that now would mean having my iPad 2 and a desktop computer, which I feel is extravagant. (I know there are a lot of big spenders out there who got the iPad as additional gadget for fun. This is a rich country.) A Verizon rep told me I couldn't set up a WiFi router at home just using an iPad. So it seems like a person who just uses 3G is limited to surfing the net (not even much YouTube because it eats a lot of data) and using email. I read about an app that helps print wirelessly using 3G, but a reviewer said you had to be an engineer to get it done right. BTW, I like the Steelers. I'm old enough to remember Franco Harris and that blond guy whose name escapes me back in the '70s. Since I live in North Jersey I feel I have to support the Giants. But I know football about as well as computers.

  • HT4623 My new iPad can no longer connect to the 3G network. I keep getting the message "could not activate cellular date network".

    I updated my new iPad to the iOS 6 while connected to wifi. However, it will no longer connect to the 3G network. I keep getting the message "could not activate cellular data network" even though the 3G symbol appears normal. I have tried rebooting, but it still doesn't work. Please help!

    No. You can't

  • I Have a iPhone 4s and I keep getting this error "Could not activate cellular data network" I have sprint and to use any internet om my iphone i have to connect to wifi. What do i do to fix my celluar connection. I took my sim card and put it back in.

    I Have a iPhone 4s and I keep getting this error "Could not activate cellular data network" I have sprint and to use any internet om my iphone i have to connect to wifi. What do i do to fix my celluar connection. I took my sim card and put it back in and it still didnt work.

    Davidb24 wrote:
    Ok but im not the one who pays tge sprint bill
    Apparently, no one pays it... That's why they shut off your service.

  • Ipad 2 could not activate cellular data network

    i am a new apple user - my ipad is 2 days old and i could still not get to work with it. it keeps on telling me "could not activate cellular data network"
    how on earth can i fix it?  please help me.

    Do you have the 3G (Verizon or AT&T) model iPad 2? If not, you can't use cellular data. You may only have the WiFi model.
    You can download a complete iPad 2 User Guide here: http://manuals.info.apple.com/en/ipad_user_guide.pdf
     Cheers, Tom

  • IPHONE 5: can't receive calls & random error messages, such as "could not activate cellular data network" and "no connection - network unavailable, please connect to wifi or cellular network."  This occurs even when signal strength or wifi is operational.

    IPHONE 5:  can't receive calls and random error messages, such as "could not activate cellular data network" and "no connection - network unavailable, please connect to wifi or cellular network."  This occurs even when signal strength or wifi is operational, and it does not matter whether wifi is on or off.  ATT went through the standard protocol - resetting network, resetting sim card, etc.  No changes.  Other phones working fine in same region with same carrier.  Apple's solution is to restore software, but haven't gone there yet.  Anyone successfully addressed this/these issues?   

    I should point out that it worked when the iPhone was set back to factory settings, but when restored with the backup, data/internet no longer works again, and I get the "Could not activate cellular data network" error message yet again.

  • Could not activate cellular data network even though carrier is listed at top right of ipad.Also states that not subscribed to a cellular data service.  Any ideas?

    I am receiving a message that iPad could not activate cellular data network and you are not subscribed to a cellular data service.  Have signed with carrier, entered sim card and carrier with service bars appearing on top left corner?  Any ideas?

    Hi,
    Try here.
    http://support.apple.com/kb/TS2774
    Article is for iPhone's but may apply.
    Carolyn 

  • Ipad 2 "Could not activate cellular data network" message

    Ipad 2 "Could not activate cellular data network" message after I updated to iOS5 despite the 3G network being displayed on the menu bar. How do I resolve this, folks?

    There have been some threads with similar problems. One I recall was a user not being able to sign up for cellular service from Verizon after an update to ios 5. The problem seemed to be on verizon's end. If Verizon is your carrier call Verison to find out when they will have a fox for this problem.

  • Hi, I have a new iPhone 4 and i am having difficulty joining my wifi at home, at work it connects straight away but at home airport says could not access cellular data network. I have tried resetting network connections etc, any suggestions please?

    Hi, I have a new iPhone 4 and i am having difficulty joining my wifi at home, at work it connects straight away but at home it won't recognise the airport connection and states could not access cellular data network. I have tried all the usual resetting network connections etc, any suggestions please?
    Cheers Greg

    Also when I try to connect to my Wi-Fi itsays it can't find the network, but my mac air & my wifes ipad are connected! Cheers Greg

  • IPad: Could not activate cellular data network

    I have submitted below to Apple Support bug report. Hope you will find this useful and Apple will fix the issue soon.
    Above errors occurs when switching from Wifi to 3G with certains steps.
    IOS version: 5.1
    Steps to reproduce:
    1. Turn on 3G and Wifi
    2. Turn off Wifi
    3. Turn off 3G
    4. Turn on back 3G
    5. Attempt to browse Internet via Safari
    6. Errors will occurs
    7. From here onwards, above errors will occurs when Switching from Wifi to 3G regardless whether you turn off and on wifi/3G
    Possible explanation: There is a bug in the switch on/off of the mobile data network in Ipad settings causing certain setting was amended.
    How to prevent: Never ever use the switch. Let IPad decide to switch on/off cellular data network.
    Workaround/temporary resolution:
    1. Settings > General > Reset Network settings. Apple will automatically restart after this.
    2. Follow step: "How to prevent"

        Hey there nemesyssoft!
    Congrats on the new iPad! It's a great device! We certainly want you to be able to use the device as soon as possible. If I may ask, were you still having issues connecting to the data network at all? Activation can take be a bit longer the initial time. Please let us know if you still need assistance.
    Thanks!
    MichelleG_VZW
    Please follow us on Twitter @vzwsupport

  • Ipad could not activate cellular data network with vectone network

    does anyone know the APN for vectone? i think it's the problem with that. thanks.

    If you have the sim version (AT&T in the US), did you purchase a sim card from your carrier, insert it and buy data?  If you have CDMA version (Verizon in the US), have you contacted your carrier to set up a data plan?

  • My iPad 2 won't receive text messages and is not sharing any data with my iPhone 4. Please help!

    My iPad 2 won't receive text messages and is not sharing any data with my iPhone 4. Please help!

    The iPad receives Text Messages through Apple's iMessage feature. Make sure this is turned on on your phone. Also, text messages received at your phone number are not shared with the iPad. Make sure that iMessage texts are being sent to your EMAIL ADDRESS

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