How to Turn on Mobile Data on iPhone or iPad

This wikiHow teaches you how to enable mobile/cellular data on an iPhone or iPad.

Method 1
Method 1 of 2:

Using the Control Center

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    Swipe up from the bottom of the home screen. This opens the Control Center.
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    Tap the mobile data icon. It looks like an antennae with rounded lines emanating from its top. The icon will turn green, indicating that mobile data is now enabled.
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Method 2
Method 2 of 2:

Using the Settings App

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    Open your iPhone or iPad’s Settings. It’s the
    iPhone Settings App Icon
    icon typically found on the home screen.
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    Tap Cellular. It’s in the first section of the menu.
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    Slide the “Cellular Data” switch to
    iPhone Switch On Icon
    .     As long as this switch is on, mobile data is enabled on your iPhone or iPad.
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1. Swipe up from the bottom of the home screen.
2. Tap the mobile data icon.

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