Re: Why must a tablet be charged as an extra line? (2024)

I became a Verizon customer last year when I purchased a Samsung Galaxy Book S and a data plan for it. I eventually replaced the Book S with an iPad Air purchased from Verizon.

Yesterday, I added my iPhone to the plan, and there was not a way to share the data without treating the iPad as one line and the phone as another, which, of course, will boost my monthly charges considerably in the long run.

I remember when I was on our family AT&T plan, a device like a tablet could be added to the plan for $10 and it shared the data with the other members. I have also been a Google Fi customer, and $10 could buy and extra data SIM for a device like a laptop or tablet and the data would be shared with the allotment for the plan.

I care less about "unlimited" data than simply having a pot of, say, 10GB of data between my devices that would be more than enough for me.

All things considered, an iPad does not need a line. You can't make phone calls from it. You can't register the My Verizon app with it to check your account because the authentication code comes via SMS to the iPad number, which the iPad cannot receive.

I am wondering if there is an economical way to keep both the phone and the iPad on a more economical plan, even it if is not "unlimited".

Re: Why must a tablet be charged as an extra line? (2024)

FAQs

Do you have to add a new line for an iPad? ›

All things considered, an iPad does not need a line. You can't make phone calls from it.

What is the line access fee for Verizon tablets? ›

A $10/month line access fee is charged for each connected device sharing your monthly data. *Mobile hotspot devices are different from the mobile hotspot app or built-in feature in smartphones and tablets. Visit our Mobile hotspot feature and app FAQs to learn more.

Why does my iPad need a phone number? ›

The phone number associated with a cellular data service account on an iPad is used by the carrier for billing purposes. It serves no function at all on the iPad as an iPad is incapable of connecting to any cellular telephone network. They are data only devices.

How do I add an iPad to my Verizon account? ›

Apple iPad - Cellular Data Account Login
  1. From the Home screen of your Apple® iPad®, navigate: Cellular Data. Manage Verizon Account. ...
  2. If prompted, tap 'Add to Existing Verizon Wireless Account' or 'Account Settings'.
  3. Enter the account email and password then tap. Next. . ...
  4. Verify the account overview information then tap. OK. .

Do I have to add a line to buy an iPad from Verizon? ›

if you buy the iPad outright with no contract or discount from Verizon, there is no minimum requirement. You can cancel or suspend the iPad line whenever you want. If you get a subsidized iPad with 2 year contract, the monthly cost is also $10. Please note if adding a line, there is a one time $40 activation fee.

Can I use my iPad without cellular service? ›

WiFi-Only iPad

It does not have the components that allow for cellular data service. If you order or purchase a WiFi only iPad you cannot change your mind and then use it with cellular service, for that you must purchase a cellular service version iPad model.

Can I bring my own tablet to Verizon? ›

If your device is unlocked and compatible with the Verizon network, you can bring it to us and activate it on a new or existing Verizon plan. You can BYOD with smartphones, tablets, and smartwatches you bought from Verizon, a third-party seller, another phone carrier or manufacturer.

Can I do a device payment if I m purchasing a tablet in Verizon? ›

How does the Verizon device payment program work? Verizon's monthly installment payment program lets you pay for mobile devices (e.g., smartphones, basic phones, tablets, smartwatches) over a specified time with 0% APR and no finance charges or customer agreements.

How much is the early termination fee for Verizon tablet? ›

If your contract term results from your purchase of an advanced device, your early termination fee will be $350, which will decline by $10 per month upon completion of months 7–17, $20 per month upon completion of months 18–22, $60 upon completion of month 23 and will be $0 upon completion of the contract term.

Can you use the same line account on iPhone and iPad? ›

Only one phone number or email address can be used to verify one account per device. If you register the same phone number on a different device, the account on your previous device will automatically be deleted and you will no longer be able to use it.

Do you have to add a line to buy an iPad from ATT? ›

As noted, ATT only sells cellular iPads. If you want to buy one from ATT, you need to add a line for it. If you don't want cellular data service, don't buy from ATT. There is no contract, you can cancel the iPad line anytime you want but if the iPad is on a payment plan, the balance owed will be due.

Can you have line on iPhone and iPad? ›

You can use LINE on your iPad in the following ways. Enter the email address and password registered to your account, then tap Log in. Note: To log in with a QR code, tap QR code login. For the steps to log in with a QR code, see this Help article.

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