Do iPads and iPod Touches Require Separate Data Plans for Shows?

[chefliz]

This may be a silly question but will you have to have a separate data plan to use them at your shows. If so, what is the point of not just taking our laptop to shows and asking for the hosts' wireless access? I currently have a data plan with my smartphone, but will be unable to use it with the new app because it is a Windows Phone. I am trying to decide whether or not to get an Ipad...

 

[BethCooks4U]

You will not have to have a data plan to use the app with your iPad or iPhone. It will work off line. Then when you are online again it syncs with the website.My iPad does have a data plan option but I rarely buy it. 99% of the time I can get wireless to use it so I probably will not buy it just for shows. I only use it if I am traveling where I don't have Internet.

 

[darlinclem]

I live in a rural area and have had no problem finding either unsecured wifi when I do a show or in asking the host for their information (95% around here use their phone number). I haven't had anyone have a problem with it and they know I don't save it.

 

[chefliz]

You will not have to have a data plan to use the app with your iPad or iPhone. It will work off line. Then when you are online again it syncs with the website.

My iPad does have a data plan option but I rarely buy it. 99% of the time I can get wireless to use it so I probably will not buy it just for shows. I only use it if I am traveling where I don't have Internet.

This is so nice to know...

 

[chefliz]

I live in a rural area and have had no problem finding either unsecured wifi when I do a show or in asking the host for their information (95% around here use their phone number). I haven't had anyone have a problem with it and they know I don't save it.

I, too, live in a rural area. Most of my hosts don't know their password, but I think you're right, it is always most-likely their phone number. I think I'll try that for now and see if this helps me out.