Davoud <star_at_sky.net> wrote:

> As I understand it, there is no hope for the iPhone--one can't take a

> stock iPhone of any description overseas and swap SIMS in order to use

> it at local rates.

> 

> That leaves the iPad. I recall having read that my iPad 2 can have a

> temporary SIM swap overseas and access cellular data without paying

> AT&T's exorbitant roaming fees.

> 

> True? If so, what are the mechanics? Go to a cell-phone store and ask

> for _______________?

> 

> TIA!

> 

> Davoud

Go to any cell phone store of a company that uses SIM cards for their

service. If they do not have mini-sims then it must be trimmed to fit which

is easy to do by lining up the contacts and using a sharp knife or

scissors.