Apple’s new iPad mini is capable of connecting to 5G networks, but it doesn’t work with mmWave 5G.
The new iPad mini was one of the most exciting announcements of this week’s Apple event, and the introduction of 5G compatibility was one of its key features. Since the launch, it has been made clear in Apple’s documentation that it won’t feature the same 5G technology as the iPhone 13 or iPad Pro 2021. It won’t support mmWave 5G, which is a common technology for high-speed internet in the US. It’s less common in countries like the UK or Australia, but it nevertheless restricts the carriers you will be able to use this tablet with. This won’t mean you can’t use 5G connectivity with the iPad mini, but it does restrict the technology it can use. It’s especially an odd choice as Apple’s other products support mmWave.
