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Engadget6/10/2026Tech1 min read

AT&T Launches Unlimited Day Pass for iPad Users

New $3 plan offers 24 hours of unlimited wireless data without a contract.

Quick Look

  • AT&T introduces the Unlimited Day Pass, a $3 plan providing 24 hours of unlimited wireless data for eligible iPad users with eSIM.
  • Available to anyone, it offers on-demand connectivity without a contract, credit check, or subscription, with the first day free.

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Why It Matters

AT&T has introduced a new service called the Unlimited Day Pass, which provides 24 hours of unlimited wireless data for eligible iPad users with eSIM capabilities for a flat fee of $3. This plan is designed to offer flexible, on-demand connectivity without requiring a contract or subscription.

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If you've ever needed iPad data for a day or two without signing a contract or paying for an entire month, AT&T has a new option. The company's Unlimited Day Pass offers 24 hours of unlimited wireless data to eligible iPad users for a flat $3 rate, without a contract, subscription or credit check. "AT&T is the first and only major U.S. wireless provider to give eligible iPad users (with eSIM capabilities) the freedom to buy on-demand connectivity when they need it," the carrier said in a press release. The plan is available to anyone (including non-AT&T customers), so it could be a good option for camping, weekends aways, or tourists. AT&T also notes that many folks with eSIM iPads have no cellular plan, so it could be a way to give your kid internet access when they're using an iPad to study for exams. There's no automatic renewal, so you'll have no ongoing commitment or need to cancel. If you sign up, the first day pass is complimentary, limited to one iPad per customer, then available at a flat daily rate via credit or debit card. To use it with any Wi-Fi + cellular iPad model, simply activate the plan from your iOS device settings, with no app or Wi-Fi connection needed. "Open the Settings app, tap Cellular Data [and] add AT&T Unlimited Day Pass," AT&T explains. The 24-hour data activation will start shortly after purchase.

Open Questions

  • What are the specific eligibility criteria for iPads beyond having eSIM?
  • Are there any data speed limitations or throttling after a certain usage threshold?
  • What is the process for purchasing subsequent day passes after the first complimentary one?
  • How does AT&T define 'eligible iPad users'?

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This article was originally published by Engadget.

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