You might want to return the one you have and get the 3g or 4g one. That makes it portable - so you can use it just like an Iphone. I have an Ipad waiting for me for Christmas. It's only wifi capable. That's all I wanted. I know my router password and will put that in and will be able to use it at home and at Starbuck's. When my 17 year old dog finally passes on, I will be able to go see my kids and use it at their homes with their passwords. My husband has an ipad waiting for him for Christmas and will take it on the train and use it in the hotel when he puts in their password. We didn't go for the plan. We just use our Iphone or Droid when we are out of range of wifi. But, I think you might want the capability of the 3 or 4 g. It's a couple of hundred dollars more for the Ipad.