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The new iPad Air Wi-Fi + Cellular model will work with one of these wireless carriers: AT&T, Sprint, T-Mobile, or Verizon. But, when I travel internationally, can I use a nano-SIM card from another local GSM carrier?

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I won't be possible if your iPad is carrier locked.

If it isn't, it will work.

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  • Thanks @MatthieuRiegler. But, how can I know if iPad Air is carrier locked?
    – nano.galvao
    Commented Oct 30, 2013 at 23:58
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    It seems to be that the iPad air is not carrier locked. A quote from Apple.com (apple.com/ipad-air/ultrafast-wireless ) : "iPad Air is ready. Just ask a local carrier about a short-term data plan, pop in a SIM card, and you’re ready to go."
    – Matthieu Riegler
    Commented Oct 31, 2013 at 0:06
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No iPad has been carrier locked in the US so you are free to put whatever SIM you want in as you travel internationally without needing to hassle with an unlock.

Look at http://apple.com/ipad/LTE for details on what LTE bands are in use in various countries. You will note that the Air and Retina Mini have very generous channel coverage where older iPads didn't have mostly universal coverage and you had to pick and choose which channels your device would support.

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