Assuming your iPad does indeed have the means to use cellular data and your carrier plan does accommodate a hotspot setup, here's how to get started: Open the Settings app on your iPad (the one ...

Alternatives to Cellular iPads Using Your Phone's Hotspot A common alternative to purchasing a cellular iPad is to use your phone's hotspot feature.

Enabling Allow Cellular Data Switching offered what seemed like a distinct improvement, providing more consistent coverage at the highest possible data rate without draining either 5GB pot fully.